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.