The Essence of Self-Realization: The Wisdom of Paramhansa Yogananda

by Paramahansa Yogananda, Kriyananda (Editor)

Paramnhansa Yogananda was one of the most significant spiritual teachers of the twentieth century. His Autobiography of a Yogi, published in 1946 and printed in more than 20 languages, has touched the hearts of millions and remains the best-selling spiritual autobiography of all time. Great teachers work through their students, and Yogananda was no exception. Kriyananda writes in the introduction to the present volume, "After I'd been with him a year and a half, he began urging me to write down the things he was saying during informal conversations." The Essence of Self-Realization, nearly 300 sayings rich with spiritual wisdom, is the fruit of that labor of love. A glance at the table of contents will convince the reader of the vast scope of this book. It offers as complete an explanation of life's true purpose, and of the way to achieve that purpose, as may be found anywhere.

Genres: Spirituality, Nonfiction

212 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 25, 1990

About the author

Paramahansa Yogananda (Bengali: পরমহংস যোগানন্দ Pôromohôngsho Joganondo, Sanskrit: परमहंस योगानं‍द Paramahaṃsa Yogānaṃda), born Mukunda Lal Ghosh (Bengali: মুকুন্দ লাল ঘোষ Mukundo Lal Ghosh), was an Indian yogi and guru who introduced many westerners to the teachings of meditation and Kriya Yoga through his book, Autobiography of a Yogi .

Reviews

[Oleg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Essense of joy and happiness. A distilled nectar of wisdom and spiritual prosperity.

[Ajit Panicker · Rating 5 out of 5]

My determination to follow my purpose of life has become all the more stronger. I could relate so very well with it. Highly recommended.

[Prakash Murthy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book - to me - was a continuation of 'Autobiography of a Yogi' with Paramahansa Yogananda's views about religion, spirituality, philosophy, human & divine condition, etc. further elaborated one topic-per-chapter. I enjoy and appreciate Paramahansa Yogananda's writings and want to read more of his writings/teachings and have found that he has established the infrastructure for any future spiritual aspirants to learn directly from 'him' through home-study materials. My friends in the US can subscribe to these lessons at http://www.yogananda-srf.org/PY_SRF_L... while my friends in India can do the same at https://www.yssofindia.org/meditation...

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was so helpful to me in college when I had lymes disease.

[Kimberly Simon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best of the best of all of Yogananda's writings. Open up anywhere to find an inspiration to meditate on.

[Devashish Sharma · Rating 5 out of 5]

beautiful book.
very clear and straight forward .
answers n number of questions of any spiritual aspirant.

[Christy ofthewoods · Rating 5 out of 5]

So so so so good. Inspiring, enlightening....loved loved loved.

[Saurabh Kumar · Rating 5 out of 5]

An exceptional book. I bow my head at the lotus feet of Paramhansa Yogananda ji and I’m grateful to Swami Kriyananda ji for noting the Master’s words and compiling them into this book.

|| Jai Guru ||

[Jilles · Rating 3 out of 5]

It seems you can never go wrong with Yogananda.

[Ashley Connolly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Organized insights from a true mystic

[Annette · Rating 5 out of 5]

I will read this again and again and again…

[Cherie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed this one. It's full of various quotes of Yogananda.

[Joel Holliman · Rating 5 out of 5]

The words of Paramhansa Yogananda as remembered by his disciples Swami Kriyananda.

[Köksal KÖK · Rating 5 out of 5]

Paramhansa Yogananda İle Bilgeliğe Yolculuk
The Essence of Self-Realization

Anlatan : Paramahansa Yogananda
Kaydeden ve Derleyen, öğrencisi: J. Donald Walters (Kriyananda)
1946, 180 s.

Çeviren: Çağlayan Hatipoğlu (İngilizceden)
RM. y.

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very quick to get through. All quotes from Yogananda. Just wonderful. Inspirational.

[Kristy Fassler-hecht]

Excellent book sharing Yogananda's wisdom on various topics of the spiritual life

[Carolyn Hill]

Every page has something to make you think and appreciate a deeper understanding of this life.

[Collin Reynolds · Rating 5 out of 5]

The inspired words of the Paramahansa Yogananda will enrich your life and teach you the benefits of Kriya yoga.

[Johan Hagström · Rating 5 out of 5]

A short book containing a wide variety of Yoganandas quotes, sayings, wisdoms and practical advice. While it can can lack a red thread, it covers a wast assortment of subjects. This book connects the Hindu and yoga philosophy and practice in a very nice way. Wish I had read this sooner. A good read!