Born as Mukunda Lal Ghosh in 1893, Paramahansa Yogananda tells of growing up in a devout Indian family, his years of seeking a teacher, and his discipleship with Swami Sri Yukteswar, who trained him in meditation and the unity of science and religion. He describes saints he meets, miracles he says he witnessed, and the lineage of masters behind Kriya Yoga, a technique of breath and concentration. After he moves to the United States in 1920, he teaches for decades and establishes the Self-Realization Fellowship.
It is of interest to anyone who wants to learn about yoga's spiritual side as seen by a practitioner. Readers should come ready for a devotional tone and accounts of extraordinary events.
Deep, inward-looking and contemplative; a moderate read.
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- Published
- 2016
- Publisher
- Yogoda Satsanga Society of India
- ISBN
- 9789383203567
- Language
- TA
