About the author
Paramahansa Yogananda, an Indian guru and master of Kriya Yoga, stands as a pivotal figure in bringing ancient yogic wisdom to the Western world. Born Mukunda Lal Ghosh, he journeyed to America in 1920, a visionary seeking to bridge the perceived chasm between Eastern spiritual traditions and Western material advancement. As the founder of Self-Realization Fellowship, Yogananda established a global network dedicated to disseminating the profound techniques of Raja Yoga and Kriya Yoga, empowering individuals to discover the divine within. A direct disciple of the revered Swami Sri Yukteswar Giri, Yogananda's seminal work, *Autobiography of a Yogi*, remains a cornerstone for seekers, offering a captivating glimpse into the lives of masters and the universal truths of spiritual evolution. His teachings, emphasizing the inherent divinity of all beings and the practical application of meditation for inner transformation, continue to resonate deeply, guiding countless modern mystics on their path to self-realization and a balanced, spiritually enriched life.
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💬 What our editors say about Yogananda Paramahansa's books
“Yogananda presents a compelling case for spirituality as an empirical discipline, stripping away mysticism to reveal underlying universal laws. However, readers seeking traditional theological debate or historical religious…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Science of Religion (Revised)
“Yogananda’s commentary is undeniably profound, offering a unique allegorical lens that transforms the Gita from a historical epic into a manual for inner transformation. However, readers seeking strict academic philology or…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on God Talks with Arjuna: The Bhagavad Gita
“While Yogananda’s approach is undeniably soothing and structurally sound for those aligned with his philosophical worldview, it may not resonate with readers preferring rigorous scientific validation or skeptical inquiry. Those…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Scientific Healing Affirmations
📋 Editions by Yogananda Paramahansa in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Science of Religion (Revised) | 1982 | Self-Realization Fellowshi | 101 | 9780876120057 |
| God Talks with Arjuna: The Bhagavad Gita | 1996 | Self-Realization Fellowshi | 2 | 9780876120309 |
| Scientific Healing Affirmations | 1987 | Self-Realization Fellowshi | 100 | 9780876121443 |
| The Second Coming of Christ, Volumes I & II: The Resurrection of | 2008 | Self-Realization Fellowshi | 1642 | 9780876125571 |
| Where There Is Light: Insight and Inspiration for Meeting Life's | 2016 | Self-Realization Fellowshi | — | 9780876127209 |
| Autobiography of a Yogi | 2021 | Self-Realization Fellowshi | — | 9780876129388 |
| The Essence of Kriya Yoga | 2006 | Alight Publication | 340 | 9781931833189 |
| Autobiography of a Yogi: Reprint of the original (1946) Edition | 2019 | Ancient Wisdom Publication | 268 | 9781950330089 |
| Autobiography of a Yogi | 2014 | Fingerprint | 512 | 9788172345365 |
