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Paramahansa Yogananda
Paramahansa Yogananda life history and his
teachings
Paramahansa Yogananda (1893-1952) was an
Indian yogi and spiritual teacher who is best
known for his book "Autobiography of a Yogi,"
which is considered a classic in the field of
spiritual literature. He was born in Gorakhpur,
India, and began his spiritual studies at a young
age.
In 1920, Yogananda travelled to the United
States and established the Self-Realization
Fellowship (SRF), a spiritual organization
dedicated to the teachings of yoga and
meditation. Yogananda's teachings emphasized
the importance of direct experience of the
divine, and he taught that the ultimate goal of
spiritual practice is the realization of the
oneness of all existence.
Yogananda's teachings also emphasized the
importance of developing a personal
relationship with God through the practice of
meditation and devotional practices such as
spiritual seekers around the world.
chanting and prayer. He believed that these
practices could help individuals to overcome
the limitations of the ego and experience the
divine within themselves.
Throughout his life, Yogananda travelled
extensively and taught throughout the United
States and India. His teachings have had a
profound impact on the development of yoga
and spirituality in the West, and his books
continue to be widely read and studied by
Today, the Self-Realization Fellowship
continues to promote Yogananda's teachings
through the publication of his books and the
establishment of meditation centers and
ashrams around the world. Yogananda's legacy
continues to inspire millions of people to
explore their own spiritual paths and to seek a
deeper understanding of the nature of reality.
Paramahansa Yogananda life history and his teachings

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Paramahansa Yogananda life history and his teachings

  • 2. Paramahansa Yogananda life history and his teachings Paramahansa Yogananda (1893-1952) was an Indian yogi and spiritual teacher who is best known for his book "Autobiography of a Yogi," which is considered a classic in the field of spiritual literature. He was born in Gorakhpur, India, and began his spiritual studies at a young age. In 1920, Yogananda travelled to the United States and established the Self-Realization
  • 3. Fellowship (SRF), a spiritual organization dedicated to the teachings of yoga and meditation. Yogananda's teachings emphasized the importance of direct experience of the divine, and he taught that the ultimate goal of spiritual practice is the realization of the oneness of all existence. Yogananda's teachings also emphasized the importance of developing a personal relationship with God through the practice of meditation and devotional practices such as
  • 4. spiritual seekers around the world. chanting and prayer. He believed that these practices could help individuals to overcome the limitations of the ego and experience the divine within themselves. Throughout his life, Yogananda travelled extensively and taught throughout the United States and India. His teachings have had a profound impact on the development of yoga and spirituality in the West, and his books continue to be widely read and studied by
  • 5. Today, the Self-Realization Fellowship continues to promote Yogananda's teachings through the publication of his books and the establishment of meditation centers and ashrams around the world. Yogananda's legacy continues to inspire millions of people to explore their own spiritual paths and to seek a deeper understanding of the nature of reality.