
Paramahansa Yogananda (Bengali: পরমহংস যোগানন্দ Pôromohôngsho Joganondo, Sanskrit: परमहंस योगानंद Paramahaṃsa Yogānaṃda), born Mukunda Lal Ghosh (Bengali: মুকুন্দ লাল ঘোষ Mukundo Lal Ghosh), was an Indian yogi and guru who introduced many westerners to the teachings of meditation and Kriya Yoga through his book, Autobiography of a Yogi .
Autobiography of a Yogi is one of the best-selling spiritual biographies of all time. The book is not merely read it is treasured and cherished by millions of spiritual seekers throughout the world.
For all who have ever sought to understand the enigmas of life, for those who have held within their hearts an uncertain hope about the reality of God, and for seekers who have already turned toward the Supreme in their quest, this anthology of talks by the author of Autobiography of a Yogi offers illuminating insights and encouragement. In its pagese, Paramahansa Yogananda explores little-known and rarely explained aspects of such subjects as meditation, life after death, health and healing, the unlimited powers of the human mind, the equality of man and woman, and the interrelatedness of all life.Topics include:* Making Religion Scientific* Will Jesus Reincarnate?* Three Paths to Cosmic Consciousness* The Dream Nature of the World
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by Paramahansa Yogananda
Rating: 4.5 ⭐
The faster the world moves, the more important it becomes to slow down and look within for what makes us truly happy. If you measure success by the quality of your life rather than just by material achievements, then the timeless wisdom of this book will speak directly to your heart and soul. For more than fifty years, this classic inspirational guide has helped hundreds of thousands of people to move through obstacles and invite all-round success fully into their lives.Filled with sensible down-to-earth wisdom, The Law of Success explores the spiritual sources of creativity, positive thinking, and dynamic will, as well as the success-producing power of self-analysis and meditation. It shows how each one of us can naturally attract happiness an harmony.
by Paramahansa Yogananda
Rating: 4.4 ⭐
In this remarkable book, Paramahansa Yogananda reveals the hidden yoga of the Gospels and confirms that Jesus, like the ancient sages and masters of the East, not only knew yoga but taught this universal science of God-realization to his closest disciples. Compiled from the author's highly praised two-volume work, The Second Coming of Christ: The Resurrection of the Christ Within You, this insightful and compact book transcends the centuries of dogma and misunderstanding that have obscured the original teachings of Jesus, showing that he taught a unifying path by which seekers of all faiths can enter the kingdom of God.
Long before the use of affirmations was embraced in mainstream settings as diverse as hospitals, recovery programs, sports areneas, and corporate suites, the renowned mystic Paramahansa Yogananda - author of the spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi, - understood and taught the deep spiritual principles that make this ancient scientific tool so powerfully effective. Scientific Healing Affirmations reveals the hidden laws for harnessing the power of concentrated thought - not only for physical healing, but to overcome obstacles and create all-around success in our lives. Included are comprehensive instructions and a wide variety of affirmations for healing the body, developing confidence, awakening wisdom, curing bad habits, and much more.
Paramahansa Yogananda's Collected Talks and Essays present in-depth discussions of the fast range of inspiring and universal truths that have captivated millions in his Autobiography of a Yogi . Readers will find these talks alive with the unique blend of all-embracing wisdom, encouragement, and love for humanity that have made the author one of our era's most revered and trusted guides to the spiritual life. In this anthology of talks, Paramahansa Yogananda speaks to the deepest needs of the human heart and soul. He shows how we can meet the daily challenges to our physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual well-being by awakening our divine nature, the neglected reality at the core of our being. The practical, how-to-live talks in this volume show how each of us can discover the limitless inner resources already present within our souls, and bring greater harmony to ourselves, our families, our communities, our world. Topics How to Cultivate Divine LoveDo Souls Reincarnate?How to Free Yourself from Bad HabitsThe Yoga Art of Overcoming Mortal Consciousness and DeathPracticing Religion Scientifically.
Swami Yogananda (January 5, 1893 – March 7, 1952), born Mukunda Lal Ghosh and later known also as Paramahansa Yogananda, is attributed with introducing Kriya Yoga science to the West. This is an exact reproduction of his 1930 work (now Public Domain), formatted for Kindle devices. It contains detailed descriptions and instructions in the following (1) Kriya Proper - The basic Kriya Pranayama technique (2) Maha Mudra - Preparatory technique for Kriya Proper (3) Jyoti Mudra - Technique to see the Spiritual Eye This was titled, "Art of Super-Realization," and this is how Kriya Yoga was initially presented to the public.
In this classic guide, a renowned spiritual teacher answers the Is it really possible to talk with God and receive definite responses to our prayers? How You Can Talk with God explains how we can all experience God s presence directly in our lives. A favorite of spiritual seekers around the world, it shows the reader how to pray with greater intimacy to create a deep and fulfilling personal relationship with the Divine. This is a book to keep by the bedside, discovering with each reading new gems of inspiration and wisdom.
by Paramahansa Yogananda
Rating: 4.6 ⭐
In this unprecedented masterwork of inspiration, Paramahansa Yogananda takes the reader on a profoundly enriching journey through the four Gospels. Verse by verse, he illumines the universal path to oneness with God taught by Jesus to his immediate disciples but obscured through centuries of "how to become like Christ, how to resurrect the Eternal Christ within one's self." Never before available in its entirety, this landmark work by one of the most revered spiritual teachers of our time transcends divisive sectarianism to reveal a unifying harmony underlying all true religions. A groundbreaking synthesis of East and West, it imparts the life-transforming realization that each of us can experience for ourselves the promised Second Coming -- awakening of the all-fulfilling Divine Consciousness latent within our souls. Yogananda said, "In titling this work The Second Coming of Christ , I am not referring to a literal return of Jesus to earth. He came two thousand years ago and, after imparting a universal path to God's kingdom, was crucified and resurrected; his reappearance to the masses now is not necessary for the fulfillment of his teachings. What is necessary is for the cosmic wisdom and divine perception of Jesus to speak again through each one's own experience and understanding of the infinite Christ Consciousness that was incarnate in Jesus. That will be his true Second Coming."
This little book offers definite metaphysical methods of meditation for the student who has already struggled through the mobs of rowdy thought and has entered the portals of silence. The meditations are of three prayers or demands addressed to God, affirmations about God, and those spoken to the individual consciousness. devotion and worship; meditations on God; expansion of consciousness; on finding God; on material concerns; on self-improvement; Christmas meditations.
The human drive for happiness is one of our most far-reaching and fundamental needs. Yet, despite our desperate search for happiness, according to a recent Gallup Poll, only a minority of North Americans describe themselves as very happy. It seems that very few of us have truly unlocked the secrets of lasting joy and inner peace. Now, in this volume of all-new, never-before-released material, Paramhansa Yogananda who has hundreds of thousands of followers and admirers in North America playfully and powerfully explains virtually everything needed to lead a happier, more fulfilling life. Topics covered include: looking for happiness in the right places; choosing to be happy; tools and techniques for achieving happiness; sharing happiness with others; balancing success and happiness, and many more. The Wisdom of Yogananda series features writings of Paramhansa Yogananda not available elsewhere. These books capture the Master's expansive and compassionate wisdom, his sense of fun, and his practical spiritual guidance. The books include writings from his earliest years in America, in an approachable, easy-to-read format. The words of the Master are presented with minimal editing, to capture the fresh and original voice of one of the most highly regarded spiritual teachers of the 20th century.
A unique handbook of insight and inspiration for daily life, Where There Is Light, offers spiritual insights drawn from the writings and lectures of renowned mystic Paramahansa Yogananda author of the spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi. A world teacher who brought the ancient science of yoga meditation to the West in 1920, he dedicated his life to uniting East and West in the lasting ties of spiritual understanding, and to helping others towards realization of the infinite sources of peace, love, and joy that exist within every human being. This warmly engaging anthology contains but a small sample of his teachings. The diverse flavor of its contents reflects the wide spectrum of sources from which they are drawn: Some passages are taken from public lectures or classes; others come from informal talks to small groups of disciples and friends; additional selections are from his writings. Topics include:* Finding wisdom and strength to make life s decisions* The antidote for stress, worry, and fear* transforming our failures into successes* Security in an uncertain world* Perfecting human relationships* The power of affirmation and prayer* Understanding death* Developing a personal relationship with God.
by Paramahansa Yogananda
Rating: 4.4 ⭐
Rarely in a lifetime does a new spiritual classic appear that has the power to change people's lives and transform future generations. This is such a book. The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita shares the profound insights of Paramhansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi, as remembered by his direct disciple, Swami Kriyananda. This commentary unlocks the Gita's depthless wisdom with striking clarity, inspiration, and hope for a modern audience.
In this powerful book, Paramahansa Yogananda - renowned author of the spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi - provides positive affirmations for achieving success, outlines definite methods of creating lasting happiness, and tells us how to overcome negativity and inertia by harnessing the dynamic power of our own will.
1953. The value of this small book is beyond estimation in words, since between these narrow covers is to be found the flower of the Vedas and the Upanishads, the essence of Patanjali, foremost exponent of the Yoga philosophy and method, and in the thought of Sankara, greatest mind that ever dwelt in mortal body, placed for the first time within reach of the multitude. Preface and introduction; Universality, necessity and oneness of distinction between pain, pleasure, and God; Four fundamental religious intellectual, devotional, meditational, organic, scientific; Instruments of perception, inference, intuition.
Paramahansa Yogananda's Collected Talks and Essays, which includes, Man's Eternal Quest and The Divine Romance , present in-depth discussions of the sweeping range of inspiring and universal truths that have captivated millions in his Autobiography of a Yogi . Readers will find these talks alive with the unique blend of all-embracing wisdom, practical encouragement, and love for humanity that have made the author one of our era's most revered and trusted guides to the spiritual life. In this anthology, Journey to Self-Realization, Paramahansa Yogananda shows us how we can experience the Divine Presence within us and in all life - not just as a passing inspiration but as a constant inner realization. Through this expanded awareness, we receive the gifts of the peace, divine love, ever new joy, intuitive guidance for every question and crossroads we encounter in the amazing adventure of human life. Topics Remolding Your LifeAcquiring Attunement with the Source of SuccessRenewing and Transforming Your Body, Mind, and SpiritThe Wisdom Way to Overcome KarmaHow to Quicken Your Spiritual ProgressHow to Express Everlasting YouthfulnessReceiving God s Answers to Your PrayersThe True Signs of Progress in Meditation.
For all who feel that stress and nervousness are an unavoidable fact of modern life, one of the great spiritual teachers of our time reminds us that within each one of us is an inner core of peace that we can learn to access at will. Wise and encouraging counsel, compiled from the talks and writings of Paramahansa Yogananda, shows you how * overcome fear, worry, anger, nervousness, moodiness * stay calmly present and actively focused, no matter what is going on around you * experience the expansive timelessness and beauty of each moment. Practical, inspiring, and highly effective, this book empowers you to transform busy-ness and stress into happiness and peace. Inner Peace offers a potent antidote to our fast-paced world.
Whispers From Eternity opens a mystical window on the devotional experience of ecstasy. Sharing soul-awakening prayers and affirmations born directly of his high personal state of God-communion, the celebrated author of Autobiography of a Yogi shows readers how to achieve their own ecstatic perception of the Divine. Yogananda said, "Let every beat of my heart be a new word in my endless love lyric to Thee. May every sound from my lips carry secret vibrations of Thy voice. Let my every thought be bliss-saturated with Thy presence." This edition of Whispers from Eternity has been beautifully re-typset and includes all of Yogananda's later additions. A photographic reproduction of the well-loved first version of Paramahansa Yogananda's inspirational poems and prayers, before he revised the book later in life, is also available from Self-Realization Fellowship -
by Paramahansa Yogananda
Rating: 4.3 ⭐
With penetrating insight, Paramahansa Yogananda sheds a clarifying light on the deeper meaning of the Bhagavad Gita's symbology, and the true intent of India's timeless and universal scripture. He shows how the warriors doing battle on the field of Kurukshetra represent the negative tendencies of the human ego pitted against the divine qualities of the soul, and how the science of Yoga can help us achieve the joy of material and spiritual victory on the battlefield of daily life. An inspiring and concise introduction to the spiritual truths of India's most beloved scripture, these selections from Yogananda's critically acclaimed two-volume translation of and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita ( God Talks With Arjuna ) explain the step-by-step methods of yoga meditation and right action to achieve union with Spirit and ultimate liberation. Features Paramahansa Yogananda's original translation of the Bhagavad Gita for the first time in sequential form. Topics include:- Using self-analysis and introspection for continuous personal growth- Yoga methods for creating a life of peace and inner harmony- Understanding the psychological forces that help - and those that hinder - spiritual progress- Creating an ideal balance of material and spiritual goals- How to experience the deeper states of meditation and divine illumination.
This collection of informal vignettes provides intimate glimpses into the mind of one of the great spiritual figures of our time (author of the spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi ). In answering the questions of those who turned to him for guidance, Paramahansa Yogananda expressed himself with candor, spontaneity, and penetrating insight. He knew unerringly when to relieve a somber situation with a bright flash of wit, and was able to transform the deepest philosophical truths into simple and unforgettable precepts for every day living. Sayings of Paramahansa Yogananda allows the reader to share in those personal encounters with this great soul, offering a wealth of spiritual inspiration and practical advice for self-improvement. Shining from every page are his compassionate understanding of humanity and his boundless love for God.
by Paramahansa Yogananda
Rating: 4.7 ⭐
For all who have ever sought to understand the enigmas of life, for those who have held within their hearts an uncertain hope about the reality of God, and for seekers who have already turned toward the Supreme in their quest, this anthology of talks offers illuminating insights and encouragement. In its pages, Paramahansa Yogananda explores little-known and rarely explained aspects of such subjects as meditation, life after death, health and healing, the unlimited powers of the human mind, the equality of man and woman, and the interrelatedness of all life. Topics • Even-Mindedness in a World of Change • Reincarnation Can Be Scientifically Proven • Who Made God? • How To Be Happy at Will Each book in this series contains a collection of more than 50 talks on the vast range of inspiring and universal truths that have captivated millions in Paramahansa Yogananda’s Autobiography of a Yogi. Readers will find these talks alive with the unique blend of all-embracing wisdom, encouragement, and love for humanity that have made the author one of our era’s most revered and trusted guides to the spiritual life.
In this volume of all-new, never-before-released material, Paramhansa Yogananda―who has millions of followers around the world―shares how we can achieve the highest success of material and spiritual efficiency.
This is a reprint of Swami Yogananda's 1925 course on energization and will power. This is historical. Nothing medical nor scientific is implied or endorsed by the editor in distributing this information. The value of Swamiji's insight is incalculable and the editor is happy to be distributing this pamphlet to a world-wide audience. Jai, guru!
This powerful book shows you how to transform your - Dislodge negative thoughts & depression - Uproot fear and thoughts of failure ? even in the midst of trying circumstances - Cure nervousness - Systematically eliminate worry from your life - Overcome anger, sorrow, over-sensitivity, and a host of other troublesome emotional responses - Learn to strengthen the heroic element in yourself.
This text presents insights on how people can achieve a closeness with God. The book sets out to blend the teachings of East and West, and offer universal spiritual laws that will inspire people of all faiths to deepen their spiritual practice.
by Paramahansa Yogananda
Rating: 4.5 ⭐
Paramhansa Yogananda, a foremost spiritual teacher of modern times, offers practical, wide-ranging, and fascinating suggestions on how to have more energy and to live a radiantly healthy life. The principles in this book promote physical health and all-round well-being, mental clarity, and ease and inspiration in your spiritual life. Readers will ? Priceless Energization Exercises for rejuvenating the body and mind ? The art of conscious relaxation ? Diet tips for health and beauty.
In this powerful new book Paramahansa Yogananda shows how we can realize life's highest goals by bringing out the unlimited potential within us. He provides practical counsel for achieving success, outlines definite methods of creating lasting happiness, and tells how to overcome negativity and inertia by harnessing the dynamic power of our own will. From To Be Victorious in "God has given you mental dynamite sufficient to destroy all your difficulties. Remember that. It is the most effective force you can use to be victorious in life, to break free of limiting weaknesses and habits into an all-accomplishing expansion of your consciousness."
Philosophers and religious scholars the world over have sought to answer the question of why a loving God permits evil. In these pages, Paramahansa Yogananda provides strength and solace for times of adversity by explaining the mysteries of God's lila, or divine drama. Readers will come to understand the reason for the dualistic nature of creation- God's interplay of good and evil - and receive guidance on how to rise above the most challenging circumstances.
by Paramahansa Yogananda
Rating: 4.1 ⭐
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