The Essence of Self-Realization (The Wisdom of Paramhansa Yogananda)
The Essence of Self-Realization (The Wisdom of Paramhansa Yogananda)
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Publisher : Ananda Sangha Publications, Gurgaon
Author : Paramahansa Yogananda
Language : English
Pages : 268 (21 B/W Illustrations)
Cover : PAPERBACK
Edition : 2017
ISBN : 9788189430106
About the Book
Param hansa yogananda was one of the most significant spiritual teachers of the twentieth century. His Autobiography of a Yogi, published in 1946 and printed in more than 20 languages, has touched the hearts of millions and remains the best-selling spiritual autobiography of all time. Great teachers work through their students, and Yogananda was no exception. Kriyananda writes in the introduction to the present volume. "After I'd been with him a year and a half, he began urging me to write down the things he was saying during informal conversations." The Essence of Self-Realization, nearly 300 sayings rich with spiritual wisdom, is the fruit of that labor of love. A glance at the table of contents will convince the reader of the vast scope of this book. It offers as complete an explanation of life's true purpose, and of the way to achieve that purpose, as may be found anywhere.
About the Author
"As a bright light shining in the midst of darkness, so was Yogananda's presence in this world. Such a great soul comes on earth only rarely, when there is a real need among men." -The Shankaracharya of Kanchipuram
Born in India in 1893, Paramhansa Yogananda was trained from his early years to bring India's ancient science of Self-realization to the West. In 1920 he moved to the United States to begin what was to develop into a worldwide work touching millions of lives. Americans were hungry for India's spiritual teachings, and for the liberating techniques of yoga.
In 1946 he published what has become a spiritual classic and one of the best-loved books of the 20th century, Autobiography of a Yogi. In addition, Yogananda established the headquarters for a worldwide work, wrote a number of books and study courses, gave lectures to many thousands in most major cities across the United States, wrote music and poetry, and trained disciples. He was invited to the White House by Calvin Coolidge, and he initiated Mahatma Gandhi into Kriya Yoga, his most advanced technique of meditation.
Yogananda's message to the West highlighted the unity of all religions, and the importance of love for God combined with scientific techniques of meditation.