Paramahansa Yogananda’s Autobiography of a Yogi is a spiritual classic that unveils the journey of a seeker toward Self-Realization and union with the Divine. Through his life story — encounters with saints, miracles, and the transmission of Kriya Yoga — Yogananda reveals that the ultimate purpose of human life is spiritual awakening. Its essence is both intimate and universal: a testimony that the soul’s destiny is liberation, and that the path is open to all who sincerely seek.
🌟 A Life of Devotion
From childhood, Yogananda felt an irresistible call to God, leading him to saints and masters who shaped his path.
👁 Encounters with the Mystical
The book shares stories of miraculous events — healings, bilocations, materializations — as evidence of higher laws of spirit.
🌿 The Guru-Disciple Relationship
Meeting his guru, Sri Yukteswar, anchors Yogananda’s path, demonstrating the power of guidance in spiritual evolution.
🧘 A Sacred Technique
Kriya Yoga is presented as an advanced yogic practice for accelerating spiritual growth and dissolving karmic bonds.
💨 Breath and Life Force
Through breath control and meditation, practitioners awaken higher states of consciousness and commune with the Infinite.
🌌 Accessible to All
Kriya is offered as a universal science, transcending religious boundaries and open to sincere seekers worldwide.
🕊 God-Consciousness as the Goal
Beyond worldly achievements, the soul’s true fulfillment lies in union with Spirit.
💞 Love as the Essence
Divine love — for God, for all beings — is the radiant current that transforms life.
🌍 Spiritual Brotherhood
The book calls for unity beyond race, religion, and nation, revealing that all souls are sparks of the one Divine Source.