Autobiography of a Yogi

Autobiography of a Yogi   It’s a classic. Most people inclined to eastern religions consider it so.Yogananda is one of the most famous Hindu representatives in the West. He introduced to the Westerners kriya yoga, a form of meditation that has its roots in the many millennia of Eastern Indian wisdom. Like Maharishi, he brought into the Western Spirituality a different perspective. Also an alternative for many to the rigid dogmas of the more consecrated religions.This book is about Yogananda’s path to spiritual evolution. He shares his experiences and feelings starting with his early years to his passing. It is also a compelling insight into Indian culture, religion mysticism and spirituality. There is a perennial truth that springs out from Yogananda’s autobiography: spirituality, and the divine is personal experience. Some may emphasize the role of the organized religions, scriptures, gurus and priests, still, only the burning desire of going beyond the apparent truth can lead one to a higher purpose in life. Something to notice through out the book is also Yogananda’s desire to accommodate the other religions. Many quotes from other holy books, either the Christian Bible, the Islamic Koran or the Hebrew Tanakh. For example, talking about the essence of meditation, a focused and still mind, he quotes from the Bible “Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10.