Book: Autobiography of a Yogi - Paramahansa Yogananda

[dslandolfe]

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[Korpo]

I picked a book blindly from the shelf with the idea of what would be helpful, it was "Journey of Awakening" by Ram Dass. Picked a page at random with my finger in - pointed at the word "Yogananda". Told it to my wife, and that the only book I know from him is this one here. And she said she always wanted to pick it up, too.

My copy should arrive tomorrow.

Oliver

[CFTraveler]

I wanted to add that the one I read was the one with the blue cover and enjoyed it very much. The photos of Mukunda as a young man and to see how he ages (or hardly does) is amazing, and the pictures of his teachers also rang some bells with me.

[MichaelL]

Yogananda was truly a saint, we need more like him. As for SRF, I don't trust them. I've gone to the Hollywood temple twice and I just got a strange feeling. I don't know why.

[Korpo]

I find the book very good. If I had picked it up maybe two years ago, I would not have believed a thing in it, though... It is definitely a fine read.

I find it disappointing that Kriya Yoga is mentioned all the time without any proper explanation of it.

Oliver

[Korpo]

While Kriya is mentioned a lot like a magic silver bullet, I find his experiences more interesting. Sometimes Yogananda seems like a child in the way he behaves and learns, with all the associated traits. He seems to have been a very heart-centered person with strong guidance, not easily blinded by splendor, but only by what feels right.

Oliver