The Essence of Self-realization: The Wisdom of Paramahansa Yogananda

by Kriyananda

The scope of this book is vastit offers as complete an explanation of lifes true purpose, and theway to achieve that purpose, as may be found anywhere. A few of the chapters include The TruePurpose of Life On Meditation How to Pray Effectively The Law of Karma The Lesson ofReincarnation and Ways in Which God Can Be Worshiped. Filled with lessons and stories thatYogananda shared only with his closest disciples, this volume offers one of the most insightfuland engaging glimpses into the life and lessons of a great sage. Much of the material presentedhere is not available anywhere else.

Genres: Spirituality, Nonfiction

212 pages, Paperback

First published January 25, 1990

About the author

See also: J. Donald Walters

Kriyananda (born James Donald Walters; May 19, 1926, Azuga – April 21, 2013, Assisi) was a direct disciple of the yogi Paramahansa Yogananda, and the founder of the Ananda, a worldwide movement of spiritual intentional communities based on Yogananda's World Brotherhood Colonies ideal. Yogananda made Walters a minister for his organization, Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF).

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!