Autobiography of a Yogi
by Paramahansa Yogananda
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Book Reviews of Autobiography of a Yogi
Book Review: A wonderful life
Summary: 5 Stars
I received this book as a gift. It was a very enjoyable read which not only reveals the life of Paramahansa Yogananda but the Indian spiritual traditions. I always felt a sense of love and peace emanating from this book. By this I was able to disern that this book was indeed inspired. I got the impression that Paramahansa Yogananda was a man that lived what he taught and was genuinely led by the love of God. The whole story is like a fun ride where you find precious jewels along the way. By precious jewels I mean to say all the bits of profound information found throughout the book. My only concern is with the Self-Realization organization which I find to a potential harm for his teachings(he gave many lectures) As far as I understood, his teachings were intended for everyone and I think they shouldn't be restricted to just one organization. This is where I find a potential problem that can arise. Another thing that concerns me is the selling of the Kriya Yoga. I believe that Kriya Yoga is for those who are ready for it and money should not be involved. With money, there is a potential for greed to play a part and also for people who cannot afford it to miss out. Money is the root of all evil. However, the book in and of itself is wonderful and enlightening so I would recommend people to start with this book first or wherever their intuition leads them to.Book Review: Both Entertains and Enlightens
Summary: 5 Stars
I found this book to be very interesting on many levels.
The book is made up mostly of stories of extraordinary people that the Yogi, Yogananda, met (or at least heard about)in his life. It is also about his life as well. Many of the stories described various "supernatural" abilities/experiences. Even if one didn't accept these as fact, the book also goes into a lot of religious philosophy and ways of getting closer to God that are really worth looking at.
Yogananda seems to have merged Christianity and Hinduism in his system. His interpretations of the New Testament made a lot of sense to me; some passages had always seemed odd to me, until I read what Yogananda had to say about them. I have noticed that a two volume New Testament interpretation by him has recently come out; I have looked throught it, and it has some interesting things in it.
I'm not sure where I stand on some of the stories, but the philosophy made a lot of sense to me. Who knows, maybe the people he met really could do the things he said. I think we would all be better off if things were as he described.
The book has inspired me to investigate Yogananda's philosophy some more. I am doing the Self Realization Fellowship home study program and it has been very helpful. I recommend the book (and the home study program).
Book Review: Mr. Belize
Summary: 5 Stars
This book has totally changed my life for the good. It's been five years since I first read it and to this day it continues to bestow great blessings. As I progress spiritually in calmness and realization this biography gives ever new meaning. I attest that this book and this path is not for everyone. After my initial excitement I wanted to share it with everyone but I soon learn that to some, it was just a story. For myself, my heart jumped after the initial read. I knew I found what I have been looking for after so many years. I had read many books from other paths and although I was intrigued, none made me feel the way I did when I read this book. The difference was that none of those were written by my Guru, Paramahansa Yoganada. Reading this book, I was able to understand the other books written by other writers. I was able to understand truths hidden within songs and poetry. Yogananda never asked anyone to take His word for it but rather, prove it to yourself by practicing the techniques. I am still but a student but I could say that I have proven enough in my life that there is absolutely no reason for me to doubt anything Yoganada wrote. And I will continue to reap the benefits of his meditational techniques, which is primarily a direct relationship with God, to the end of my stay here on Earth and into the after life.Book Review: Enlightening, Enchanting, Exhilirating
Summary: 5 Stars
Sri Paramhansa Yogananda ji presents his experiences in such a way that when you read through the book, you feel that spiritual charge flowing through yourself.When he writes about his various meetings with the spiritual souls and their way of living, you feel that you are availing the golden opportunity of meeting them.
He writes with such conviction, that you have to sit up and think about the purpose of your and my being here. Why are we all here? What do various things that we come accross signify.
When you read through the book, it is but unavoidable to actually get involved into what he writes. Each writeen word adds new dimension to what is being explained.
His description of his spiritual experiences can find no match (at least I feel that) with what others might even think to write. It is evident from what he writes, that he himself was a man of great spiritual experiences. Such that might not even have heard about earlier.
A great book...
Worth numerous readings...
Even if I pick the book up today and read some parts of it, I literally feel the spiritual charge flowing through me. Anyone who reads the book just can't help becoming an ardent reader of Guruji's books. He is a fabulous writer and what he writes is still more bewildering.
Happy reading...
Book Review: A SPIRITUAL REVELATION and Modern Legacy.
Summary: 5 Stars
Paramahansa Yogananda, a modern 20th century Yoga Master, who is living example of all that he wrote about, shows the reader a new and balanced approach to the spiritual life. He makes it clear, practical and sensible as well as appealing. You won't be able to put it down till it's finished. The recent editions with the orange covers, are His most up to date editions, which also includes the 49th chapter, and enhancemets made by Him and his appointed editors in chief before and after 1952. These most recent editions also give the reader a very complete view to Yogananda's final meanings. This truly remarkable autobiography will help the reader understand the purpose of life and how to reach true fulfillment.
This work gives the reader an excellent overview of comparative religion and how to appreciate all true prophets and creeds.
Paramahansa Yogananda established the Self-Realization Fellowship to represent Babaji's line of Masters and disseminate his teachings and Kriya Yoga world-wide.
Also recommended: "God Talks With Arjuna", see Pages 426 & 427 where Yogananda makes the above declaration clear. --This text refers to the paperback edition of this title