Autobiography of a Yogi is an extraordinary book, a treasure trove of spiritual knowledge. To the truth seekers it offers a fantastic adventure.
Synopsis
Ever since it came into the bookstores in 1946, it has remained a perennial favourite among the readers. A landmark in the specific field, it contains eloquent, often witty, candid, and engaging narrative of Permahansa Yogananda. It narrates inspiring chronicles relating to his life experiences. Readers will come across his childhood encounters involving sages and saints during his travels across India. He was searching for an enlightened, illumined teacher. He received training for 10 years in hermitage of a yoga master. For 30 years, he resided and preached in America.
The book details his meetings with such stalwarts as R. N. Tagore, Mahatma Gandhi, Theresse Newman, and Luther Burbank. He has added extensive material to the book since the first edition came out in 1946 and chronicles his life right up to the final years. All in all this is a delightful account relating to an exceptional personality containing extensive introduction to yoga and meditation.
About the Author
Permahansa Yogananda has written a number of spiritual books highly popular among his readers and followers in both the East and the West. This book is popular as a reference and a textbook on yoga as well.
