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  NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Paramahansa Yogananda
Autobiography of a Yogi is the autobiography of Paramahansa Yogananda.
Paramahansa Yogananda was born Mukunda Lal Ghosh on January 5, 1893, in Gorakhpur, India, into a devout and well-to-do Bengali family.
Yogananda began his life's work with the founding, in 1917, of a "how-to-live" school for boys, where modern educational methods were combined with yoga training and instruction in spiritual ideals.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Paramahansa-Yogananda   (6490 words)

  
 Paramahansa Yogananda —
Paramahansa Yogananda is one of the greatest spiritual figures of the twentieth century, and also was one of the first Spiritual Masters to bring the Yoga of the East to the aspiring West.
Yogananda was born in Gorakhpur, Bengal in 1893.
Yogananda also  gave many lectures on spiritual themes throughout the country. Yogananda taught that although  outer customs of religion may be different, the underlying principles are the same.
www.writespirit.net /authors/paramahansa_yogananda   (539 words)

  
 The Life of Paramahansa Yogananda
In 1920, Yogananda was invited to serve as India's delegate to an international congress of religious leaders convening in Boston.
Yogananda's life story, Autobiography of a Yogi, was published in 1946 and expanded by him in subsequent editions.
On the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of Paramahansa Yogananda's passing, his far-reaching contributions to the spiritual upliftment of humanity were given formal recognition by the Government of India.
www.yogananda-srf.org /py-life/life2.html   (998 words)

  
  Paramahansa Yogananda
Paramahansa Yogananda's vivid childhood memories of being a yogi during previous lifetimes in the Himalayas are well substantiated by his own life.
Paramahansa Yogananda quickly adjusted to his newly adopted homeland, and with little previous experience in the English language he soon became a prominent and successful speaker on America's spiritual scene.
Yogananda's vivid and detailed descriptions of his experiences in Samadhi (cosmic- consciousness) are no doubt the most believable and articulate in the history of spiritual literature.
www.self-realization.com /articles/sages/paramahansa_yogananda.htm   (2233 words)

  
  Paramahansa Yogananda - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yogananda met his guru, Swami Sri Yukteswar Giri, in 1910, at the age of 17.
In 1917, Yogananda began his life's mission with the founding and running of a school for boys in a remote hamlet of Bengal, called Dihika, by the side of river Damodar, that combined modern educational techniques with yoga training and spiritual ideals.
Yogananda, echoing traditional hindu teachings, taught that the entire universe was created for the entertainment of Brahman, that everything is simply God's cosmic "movie show", and that individuals are merely actors in the "divine play" who change "roles" through reincarnation.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Paramahansa_Yogananda   (1257 words)

  
 Paramahansa Yogananda -
Paramahansa Yogananda began his life's work with the founding, in 1917, of a "how-to-live" school for boys, where modern educational methods were combined with yoga and meditation training and instruction in spiritual ideals.
Paramahansa Yogananda emphasized the underlying unity of the world's great religions, and taught universally applicable methods for attaining direct personal experience of God.
Paramahansa Yogananda's life story, Autobiography of a Yogi, was published in 1946 and expanded by him in subsequent editions.
www.freemeditations.com /paramahansa_yogananda.html   (506 words)

  
 Paramahansa Yogananda Summary
Yogananda was born Mukunda Lal Ghose in 1893 in Gorakhpur, India.
Yogananda was born Mukunda Lal Ghosh, the son of a railway executive in Bengal.
Yogananda, echoing traditional hindu teachings, taught that the entire universe was created for the entertainment of Brahman, that everything is simply God's cosmic "movie show", and that individuals are merely actors in the "divine play" who change "roles" through reincarnation.
www.bookrags.com /Paramahansa_Yogananda   (3003 words)

  
 Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : Paramahansa Yogananda   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Paramahansa Yogananda परमहंस योगानन्‍द (January 5, 1893 – March 7, 1952), was an Indian yogi and guru.
Yogananda draws parallels between the Christian trinity of Father, Son and Holy Spirit and the yoga concept of Sat, Tat and Aum.
Yogananda, however, asserts that Jesus was referring to the need to achieve the same "Christ consciousness" he personified as a way to achieve oneness with God.
www.hallencyclopedia.com /Paramahansa_Yogananda   (3187 words)

  
 About SRF
Central to Paramahansa Yogananda's teachings, which embody a complete philosophy and way of life, are scientific techniques of concentration and meditation that lead to the direct personal experience of God.
Paramahansa Yogananda's society is known in India as
Several of our temples were established by Yogananda during his lifetime and have become places of pilgrimage for visitors from all parts of the world.
www.yogananda-srf.org /aboutsrf   (649 words)

  
 Happy Birthday Paramahansa Yogananda, January 5, 2002
Yogananda's mother knew he was destined to become a great yogi while she still carried him in her womb.
Yogananda began his life's work with the founding, in 1917, of a "how-to-live" school for boys, where modern educational methods were combined with yoga training and instruction in spiritual ideals.
During the 1930s, Paramahansa Yogananda began to withdraw somewhat from his nationwide public lecturing so as to devote himself to the writings that would carry his message to future generations, and to building an enduring foundation for the spiritual and humanitarian work of Self-Realization Fellowship (known in India as Yogoda Satsanga Society).
educate-yourself.org /mbc/happybirthdayYoganadaji5jan02.shtml   (1292 words)

  
 Paramahansa Yogananda - Meditate with Kriya Yoga Technique
Paramahansa Yogananda was born Mukunda Lal Ghosh on January 5, 1893, in Gorakhpur, India, into a devout and well-to-do Bengali family.
In 1920, Yogananda was invited to serve as India's delegate to an international congress of religious leaders convening in Boston.
Yogananda's life story, Autobiography of a Yogi, was published in 1946 and expanded by him in subsequent editions.
www.learn-to-meditate.com /paramahansa_yogananda.html   (607 words)

  
 
When Paramahansa Yogananda arrived in America Sept.19, 1920,(Sept, 1920 was close to the 300th anniversary of the Pilgrims landing in Boston.) the "New World" was ready to receive these advanced teachings that had previously been reserved for monastics and chelas in the ashrams of Sacred India.
Paramahansa Yogananda was the chief disciple in lineage from Mahavatar Babaji of India.
Self-Realization Fellowship was founded by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1920, and incorporated as a non-profit organization in California USA in 1925, as the instrument for the world wide dissemination of his teachings and the teachings of His divine lineage.
www.angelfire.com /hero/yogananda   (13874 words)

  
 Tucson Meditation Group, Paramahansa Yogananda Self Realization Fellowship   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Paramahansa Yogananda, a beloved world teacher, brought the ancient wisdom of India to the West.
Paramahansa Yogananda's spiritual legacy continues to grow with meditation groups, centers, retreats, and temples affiliated with his Self-Realization Fellowship spreading worldwide.
Founded in 1920 by Paramahansa Yogananda, Self-Realization Fellowship, a worldwide religious organization with international headquarters in Los Angeles, has been dedicated to carrying on the spiritual and humanitarian work of Paramahansa Yogananda for three quarters of a century.
www.tucsonmeditationgroup.com /2004PY.html   (878 words)

  
 Paramahansa Yogananda on Visions, Dreams, and Illusions - The Gold Scales
Then the friend he was meditating with suddenly cried out that he saw "Krishna and Christ, on a sea of gold!" Next Yogananda was told in his vision that the hotel room he lived in would smell well for some time afterwards.
Each person who later visited Yogananda in that room would ask, "What is this strange fragrance of flowers that I smell?" It so happened, he asserts.
Yogananda tells more, for example that when he went back to India in 1935, he visited his old home in Ichapur, where he had used to play and watch the birds.
oaks.nvg.org /visions.html   (1083 words)

  
 Paramahansa Yogananda Relationships plus Paramahansa Yogananda and You
Paramahansa wants to be adored and worshipped like the royalty that he feels you is, and it is difficult for anyone to resist the warmth and attention Yogananda lavishes on those he cares about.
Paramahansa Yogananda frequently withdraws from contact with the world, and needs a healing, peaceful environment in order to blossom and come out of his.
Paramahansa Yogananda is not especially sentimental and his love partner may feel that he is too casual and not serious or romantic enough.
www.topsynergy.com /famous/Paramahansa_Yogananda.asp   (671 words)

  
 Paramahansa Yogananda   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Yogananda was born in Gorakhpur, Bengal in 1893.
Yogananda means "Bliss" through yoga (divine union with God) The title "Paramahansa" was given by his Guru Sri Yukteswar.
Yogananda taught that although outer customs of religion may be different, the underlying principles are the same.
www.soulsreality.org /english/Spiritual_Master/Paramahansa_Yogananda/Paramahansa_Yogananda.htm   (798 words)

  
 ANANDA UNCOVERED: Yogananda and SRF
Paramahansa Yogananda's sacred mission had been prophesied from birth by the Himalayan master Mahavatar Babaji, and by his chief disciple Lahiri Mahasaya.
Paramahansa Yogananda quickly adjusted to his newly adopted homeland, he soon became a prominent and successful speaker on America's spiritual scene.
It was Paramahansa Yogananda who succeeded in giving the world outside of India a full, effective and clear exposition to the Science of Kriya Yoga meditation.
www.anandauncovered.com /YoganandaandSRF.htm   (890 words)

  
 Buy.com - How You Can Talk with God : ISBN 9780876121603
Paramahansa Yogananda is famous worldwide as the author of AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A YOGI, one of the major spiritual works of the 20th century.
Paramahansa Yogananda was one of the earliest proponents of yoga in the Western world, and one of its most enduring figures.
In 1920, Yogananda traveled to Boston to address the International Congress of Religious Liberals on the topic of "The Science of Religion." The rapt reception of his address inspired Yogananda to stay in the United States and spread the word about self-realization, meditation, and religious ecumenicalism.
www.buy.com /prod/How_You_Can_Talk_with_God/q/loc/106/30213392.html   (708 words)

  
 Paramahansa Yogananda
Some 10 years ago I was introduced to Yogananda's teachings.
I was so impressed that his teachings touched my heart that I decided to post a few of his quotes here on my website.
While I can see their point of view, what I find truly sad is that, in my opinion, Yogananda's truth is being restricted when in should be out there for all to share.
www.meilach.com /spiritual/yogananda/yoga.html   (474 words)

  
 Paramhansa Yogananda: Free books, videos, photos, and more
Paramhansa Yogananda (1893-1952, often misspelled 'Paramahansa' Yogananda) was the first yoga master of India to take up permanent residence in the West.
Yogananda’s teacher sent him to the West with the admonition, “The West is high in material attainments, but lacking in spiritual understanding.
Yogananda envisioned a place where all people, not just monastics, could devote themselves to living a divine life, dedicated to practicing the teachings of yoga in every aspect of their daily life.
www.ananda.org /ananda/yogananda.html   (660 words)

  
 Religious Movements Homepage: Self-Realization Fellowship   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Yogananda was unable to turn away, for the man had caught his attention.
He consequently received his title as Swami Yogananda to signify "bliss though divine union." (Yogananda 229) As a monk, he accepted the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience to the spiritual authority.
Yogananda was greatly dedicated to the education of youths throughout his life.
religiousmovements.lib.virginia.edu /nrms/SelfReal.html   (3551 words)

  
 Paramahansa Yogananda
It was here she explained that Yogananda spent his early years of spiritual seeking and most importantly, the house also contains the attic meditation room where he attained full Self Realisation.
Yogananda's own guru Sri Yukteswar also regularly came to this house to meditate with the family.
In the room that had been Yogananda's bedroom we were reminded of the story how while lying in this bed he had prayed to God to give him a sign as to whether he should go to the United States to share his teachings.
www.psychics.co.uk /yoga/paramahansa_yogananda.html   (930 words)

  
 Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda - Author of Autobiography of a Yogi | Self Realisation
Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda was born Mukunda Lal Ghosh on January 5, 1893, in the holy city of Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Yogoda Satsanga Society of India and Self-Realization Fellowship were founded by Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda as the instruments for the dissemination of his teachings on the ancient science and philosophy of Yoga and its liberating Raja Yoga technique of meditation.
In 1977, on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the mahasamadhi of Paramahansa Yogananda, the Government of India issued this commemorative stamp in his honour.
www.yssofindia.org /sri_sri_paramahansa_yogananda.htm   (1042 words)

  
 Furio's Kriya Yoga Home Page
Davis was accepted by Paramahansa Yogananda as a disciple in 1949, and he was later authorized (1951) by him to initiate people into the practices of kriya yoga.
Yogananda mentioned him in the book "autobiography of a yogi" (which was first published in 1946), and recently lots of people have claimed to be in touch with him.
Paramahansa Yogananda left his body while speaking of God, the Gurus and his beloved India, like only the greatest ones are allowed to do.
www.angelfire.com /yt/KRIYAYOGA/index.html   (1942 words)

  
 Paramahansa Yogananda Birth Chart
Paramahansa Yogananda was born on 5th January 1893 at 5.33 a.m.
A fascinating account of Yogananda’s life can be found in “Autobiography of a Yogi”, his spiritual masterpiece, which over the years has turned thousands of souls both to the path of Kriya and to the yogic way of life in
Yogananda’s Mahasamadhi (a Yogis last conscious exit from his body) occurred on March 7th 1952.
www.geocities.com /kriyayogaonline/Article4.html   (295 words)

  
 Amazon.de: Autobiography of a Yogi: Hindi: English Books: Paramahansa Yogananda   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Yogananda's masterly storytelling epitomizes the Indian oral tradition with its wit, charm, and compassionate wisdom.
Yogananda sensitively interprets not only his own spiritual evolution but also his relationship with elements of the West's spiritual tradition, such as the story of Adam and Eve, providing a penetrating look at the ultimate mysteries of human existence.
Paramahansa Yogananda's beautiful prose speaks volumes of his intoxication of God, and of his selfless and unquestioning devotion to his lineage of gurus.
www.amazon.de /Autobiography-Yogi-Hindi-Paramahansa-Yogananda/dp/8172241372   (1241 words)

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