Paramhansa Yogananda: A Biography

Paramhansa Yogananda’s classic Autobiography of a Yogi was more about the saints Yogananda met than about himself—in spite of the fact that Yogananda was much greater than many he described.

Now, one of Yogananda’s few remaining direct disciples tells the untold story of this great spiritual master and world teacher: his teenage miracles, his challenges in coming to America, his national lecture campaigns, his struggles to fulfill his world-changing mission amid incomprehension and painful betrayals, and his ultimate triumphant achievement.

Swami Kriyananda’s subtle grasp of his great guru’s inner nature reveals Yogananda’s many-sided and extraordinary greatness. This book includes many never-before-published anecdotes.

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Swami Kriyananda Speaks About the Biography

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On This Day in History, Paramhansa Yogananda...

July 25

1920

Around this date, Mahavatar Babaji appeared to Yogananda and told him to spread Kriya Yoga worldwide. The precise date is unknown, but conjecture led to this day being celebrated as Babaji Commemoration Day by followers of Yogananda.

Further Reading

  • Autobiography of a Yogi
    Autobiography of a Yogi
    By Paramhansa Yogananda
    The original classic that has inspired millions; named one of the top 100 spiritual books of the 20th century.
  • The New Path
    The New Path
    By Swami Kriyananda
    A marvelous sequel to Autobiography of a Yogi; Kriyananda’s spiritual quest and life with Yogananda.
  • How to Achieve Glowing Health and Vitality
    How to Achieve Glowing Health and Vitality
    By Paramhansa Yogananda
    A new book on how to have more energy and a radiantly healthy life.