This is a verbatim reprinting of the original 1946 edition, with all its inherent power, just as the Great Master of Yoga first presented it. This classic's popularity has increased steadily over the years. Yet, for all its depth, it is full of gentle hu- mor, lively stories, and practical common sense. Followers of many religious traditions have come to recognize in Autobiography of a Yogi, a masterpiece of spiritual literature. Only rarely does a sage of Paramhansa Yogananda's stature write a firsthand account of his life experiences. Named one of the Hundred Best Spiritual Books of the Century, this is no ordinary book! It is a spiritual treasure, read by millions of truth-seekers around the world. Yogananda's Guru, Swami Sri Yukteswar, sent him to the West with the admonition, "The West is high in material attainments, but lacking in spiritual und His message was nonsectarian and universal. Yogananda's Autobiography of a Yogi, first published in 1946, helped launch a spiritual revolution throughout the world. But his lasting impact has been even greater. Yogananda's initial impact was truly impressive. Yogananda continued to lecture and write up to his passing in 1952. He was even invited to the White House by President Calvin Coolidge. A national sensation, Yogananda's lectures and books were extensively written about by the major media of the era, including Time Magazine, Newsweek, and Life. At some packed venues thousands were turned away nightly. Hundreds of thousands came to see the yogi from India. His enthusiastic audiences filled the largest halls in America. Yogananda arrived in America in 1920, and traveled throughout the United States on what he called his 'spiritual campaigns'. He was the first yoga master of India to permanently live and teach in the West. About The Author: Paramhansa Yogananda (often spelled 'Paramahansa' Yogananda) was born on Januin Gorakhpur, India.
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