Autobiography of a Yogi

by Paramahansa Yogananda, W. Y. Evans-Wentz (Preface by)

Overview

Autobiography of a Yogi is an eloquently written story of an extraordinary life and an inspiring meditation on the art of yoga. Written decades ago, this poignant autobiography still has ample vigor and relevance in today's world. This is one of 2 essential books The Beatle George Harrison never went anywhere without. The other being Bhagavad Gita as it is.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9788120818941
Publisher:	Motilal Banarsidass,
Publication date:	10/01/2002
Pages:	516
Product dimensions:	5.87(w) x 8.62(h) x 1.12(d)

About the Author

Yogananda was born in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India to a devout family. According to his younger brother, Sananda, from his earliest years young Mukunda's awareness and experience of the spiritual was far beyond the ordinary. In his youth he sought out many of India's Hindu sages and saints, hoping to find an illuminated teacher to guide him in his spiritual quest. Yogananda's seeking after various saints mostly ended when he met his guru, Swami Yukteswar Giri, in 1910, at the age of 17. He describes his first meeting with Yukteswar as a rekindling of a relationship that had lasted for many lifetimes

Editorial Reviews

There has been nothing before, written in English or any other language, like this presentation of Yoga.

Columbia University Press

Keeps the reader spellbound. . .A vicarious journey through the mystical path taken by Yogananda.

Noetic Sciences Review

Fascinating. . . .ingenuously described in the lush style of the Orient.

Newsweek

There has been nothing before, written in English or any other language, like this presentation of Yoga.

Columbia Univ. Press