Autobiography of a Yogi

By: Paramhansa Yogananda

Narrated by: Swami Kriyananda

Length: 21 hrs and 33 mins

Publisher's summary

Paramhansa Yogananda was the first yoga master of India whose mission it was to permanently live and teach in the West. In the 1920s, as he criss-crossed the United States on what he called his "spiritual campaigns", his enthusiastic audiences filled the largest halls of America. His initial impact was truly impressive. But his lasting influence is greater still.

This audiobook, the version of which was first published in 1946, helped launch a spiritual revolution in the West. Only rarely does a sage of Paramhansa Yogananda's stature write a firsthand account of his life experiences. Followers of many religious traditions have come to recognize Autobiography of a Yogi as a masterpiece of spiritual literature. Yet, for all its depth, it is full of gentle humor, lively stories, and practical common sense. Now, with this audiobook, the 1946 edition is again available, with all its inherent power, just as the great master of yoga first presented it.

Public Domain (P)2008 Crystal Clarity

Wonderfully awe-some &inspiring. Spiritually rich.

What made the experience of listening to Autobiography of a Yogi the most enjoyable?

The spiritual tales, the richly detailed and inspiring autobiograhic info of many contemporary (or almost contemporary) yogis and saints

What other book might you compare Autobiography of a Yogi to and why?

Steve Jobs
Because not only he have been reading this book since his teenage years to his last days, but because it is a very detailed and inspiring autobiographic account.

Which scene was your favorite?

The meeting of Yogananda and his master with the "deathless saint"

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

High Tech Spirituality: Autobiography of a Yogi

Any additional comments?

Great book, containing spiritual tales not usually exposed in public, including highly advanced spiritual and inspiring information, if compared with other spiritual books.
:Lots of heart, love, reason and practicality.

Steve Swamiji Kriyananda brings Yogananda‘s autobiography a live through his experience and attunement with Yogananda

Swamiji Kriyananda brings Yogananda‘s autobiography a live through his experience and attunement with Yogananda. His voice filled with devotion and rich in spiritual realization. Brings this story Yogananda’s life experience growing up looking for his teacher. The struggle for spiritual perfection (though he was already a Master) as Yogananda only came to show how deep love for God is needed to realize Thou art that! It is all our destiny. The story of Yogananda’s devotee’s makes its way in here and there Giving insight to spiritual living.

Paramhansa Yogananda...

As I am new to this philosophy spiritually speaking, I can only say that this is an interesting account of one man's journey. I hope to gain more insight as a explore further.

an initiative to kriya yoga

very gripping initial chapters explaining how swamy attained his liberation .excellent reading for a disturbed mind longing for spiritual geowth

Ageless

I have read this book many times and listened to it at least twice. If you are so incl8ned to read this book, consider yourself blessed

Thank You

Thank You Lord for putting this book in my path. I am truly blessed. Thanks Yoganandaji.

amazing yogananda

riveting. it was my companion for a week..slept with it too. good stuff for mind

Wisdom; Knowledge; Humbling.

It didn't take long to accustom the the dialect of the narrator, then I really found his voice soothing and heart opening to listen to.
As for the book, its starts off slow, but it is worth hanging in. The second half of the book is a treasure of experiences and learning. Overall it is an amazing story. Really gives us "mere mortals" a perspective of where we are on the journey to enlightenment, and the potential that lays within all of us. Inspiring! It would appeal to a person serious about their spiritual development. It expanded my mind well beyond what it was before listening this truly amazing autobiography.

love is all consuming

I love this book. I have listened to it over 8 times. I listen while I cook, clean, paint, etc.
My Favorite chapter is 48 but I enjoy them all.
alohas and mahalos

Great book

One of the best books ive read.Full of wisdom,great for those wanting to grow spiritually