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Autobiography of a Yogi

By: Paramahansa Yogananda
Narrated by: Ben Kingsley
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When Autobiography of a Yogi first appeared in 1946, it was acclaimed as a landmark work in its field. The New York Times hailed it as "a rare account". Newsweek pronounced it "fascinating". The San Francisco Chronicle declared, "Yogananda presents a convincing case for yoga, and those who 'came to scoff' may remain 'to pray." Today it is still one of the most widely read and respected books ever published on the wisdom of the East.

This audio edition, featuring Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley's masterful narration, contains the complete text of Paramahansa Yogananda's life story, an absorbing account of a singular search for Truth. Yogananda describes his experiences with modern-day saints and illuminated masters of India, and presents a definitive introduction to the whole science and philosophy of Yoga.

©1981, 1998, 2007 Self-Realization Fellowship (P)1996, 2000 Self-Realization Fellowship

Critic reviews

"A superb audio translation....Extraordinary work." (Library Journal)

"Ben Kingsley's smooth, articulate performance makes the formal writing style accessible to the listener." (AudioFile)

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Truthseekers must read this!

Yogananda has shared his own earthly and enlightened experience in such honesty and detail. Any person seeking Truth must take this information as seriously as any ancient wisdom or spiritual text. He has not only shared but created a system and teachings for attaining greater wisdom and profound embodied experience. I can attest that his practices produce profound personal outcomes even as an occasional practitioner. A commitment to his entire body of work in his FREE teachings would be a big undertaking and likely be a path to self realization. How blessed we are to have this information!

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Amazing

This book is very spiritually uplifting, entertaining, and informative. Definitely a new favorite of mine!

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great read

great read definitely got some gems in there hitting between all the pages definitely recommend got lost for a second but definitely got back on and soaked up the gems.

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Astounding!

The story of yogananda’s life is relevant today and for ages to come. The language is elegant, the concepts amazing and Ben Kingsley’s delivery is breathtakingly perfect. I will listen again and again for the rest of my life.

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Not what I expected, but it was Amazing!

Not what I expected, but it was Amazing! I enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you.

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Love this book

Everybody that’s searching for a sense of inner peace should read this book
Great book

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Loved loved this book

This book captured me from the very beginning. I knew nothing about the contents before hand but the readers voice captivated me to want to listen to more everyday and I fell in love with the story, and could not stop listening.

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I really travelled within India by reading this book

Fabulous and extremely inspiring Autobiography. A fantastic learning about Kriya yoga and about Hindu religion and many Saints. I am definitively going to India to discover all its many splendors in addition to spiritual practices . Thank you Paramahansa Yogananda for helping me, via your Autobiography, in my journey of being a better human

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Blessings

I suggest getting a physical copy of the book in order to read along with the audible.

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Inspiring and inspired! An absolute deLIGHT to experience these relevant gifts of spirit as shared by Paramahansa Yogananda!

The narrator is captivating. Life Long learning is a gift and this Audible gift meets the gold standard! Namaste, Ahimsalynne

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