Yes, this is not a book review, it is a recommendation. I am too small to review this. One can only learn from this classic, which has been in print for nearly 70 years in several editions, inspiring millions of Truth-seekers.
The great yogi, author of this book of life, shares his intimate life experiences, encounters with masters, seers, divine situations and extraordinary events. One cannot go into the details of these; it is better to explore them yourself and observe the changes that occur in you while you are at it.
It comes with photographs of several great saints, some known, many unknown, but all divine. Sri Yoganandaji gives accounts of his immediate Guru, Sri Yukteshwarji, his Guru's Guru, Sri Lahiri Mahasayaji, and the Guru of them all, the elusive Himalayan recluse, Sri Mahavatar Babaji - or Guru Babaji, who only graces his darshan on deserving seekers.
There are memorable accounts of Sri Yoganandaji's early struggle, accomplishments in the West - particularly USA, encounters with famous personages such as Mahatma Gandhiji and Rabindranath Tagore.
Perhaps in keeping with the likes of the western readers, there is an effort to harmonise the Hindu philosophical sayings with those of Christianity throughout the book, with the use of passages from Jesus' life and the Bible, which also serves to underline the fact that all paths lead to the same goal.
Perhaps in keeping with the likes of the western readers, there is an effort to harmonise the Hindu philosophical sayings with those of Christianity throughout the book, with the use of passages from Jesus' life and the Bible, which also serves to underline the fact that all paths lead to the same goal.
Some of the many high-points of the book is the lucid description of the after-life, the law of karma and re-birth, and of course, about Kriya Yoga, which according to Sri Yogananda, is the simple, scientific, practical and effective way to God-realisation.
Get hold of a copy now, read it, experience it, and practise Kriya Yoga right now - there's no time to lose!
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