Autobiography of a Yogi

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This acclaimed autobiography presents a captivating portrait of a significant spiritual figure. With engaging candor and wit, Paramahansa Yogananda chronicles his life, detailing his remarkable childhood, his search for an illumined teacher in India, and ten years of training under a revered yoga master. He also shares his thirty years of teaching in America, along with encounters with notable figures such as Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindranath Tagore, and Therese Neumann. This work serves as both a beautifully written account of an extraordinary life and a profound introduction to the ancient science of Yoga and meditation. Yogananda elucidates the subtle laws governing everyday life and extraordinary events often labeled as miracles. His life story provides a backdrop for an insightful exploration of the ultimate mysteries of human existence. Recognized as a modern spiritual classic, this book has been translated into over twenty languages and is widely used in academic settings. A perennial bestseller since its initial publication sixty years ago, it has touched the hearts of millions globally.