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Autobiography of a Yogi

Name: Autobiography of a Yogi
Rating: 5 (11 reviews)
Author: Paramahansa Yogananda
ISBN: 9789381607961

Paramahansa Yogananda · 2000 · 558 pages

Autobiography of a Yogi is at once a beautifully written account of an exceptional life and a profound introduction to the ancient science of Yoga and its time-honored tradition of meditation. Profoundly inspiring, it is at the same time vastly entertaining, warmly humorous and filled with extraordinary personages. Self-Realization Fellowship's editions, and none others, include extensive material added by the author after the first edition was published, including a final chapter on the closing years of his life. Selected as "One of the 100 Best Spiritual Books of the Twentieth Century", Autobiography of a Yogi has been translated into more than 30 languages, and is regarded worldwide as a classic of religious literature. Several million copies have been sold, and it continues to appear on best-seller lists after.

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Steve Jobs
“Upon his death, this title was sent out to several hundred of Jobs’ friends as a farewell gift he organized for his memorial. Speaking of one of his trips to India, Jobs said, “I read it several times, because there was not a lot to do, and I walked around from village to village and recovered from my dysentery.””↗
Dan Engle
“One of the more impactful books for me when I was living down in the jungle and experiencing more of the deeper reflections through the medicine space.”↗
Jay Shetty
“@eggwhisk @Sam___Hurley @DeenaSamani @JillGregoryPage @GemStGem @Cami11aBradley @AdriaCorso great book”↗
Marc Benioff
“If you haven't read it, and if you want to understand Steve Jobs, it's a goood idea to dip into Autobiography of a Yogi.”↗
Richa Chadha
“Reminded me to have faith at a low point in my life, hence I share it as widely as possible to pull others out of their misery.”↗
Travis Brewer
“One of the books I’ve given most as a gift.”↗
Virat Kohli
“I love this book. A must read for all those who are brave enough to let their thoughts and ideologies be challenged. 😇#onelove#begrateful”↗
Ankur Warikoo
“@meghnamewar Really hard for a non reader to read. Incredible book.”↗
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