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Paramahansa Yogananda

Paramahansa Yogananda (1893–1952) was an Indian yogi and spiritual teacher, born Mukunda Lal Ghosh in Gorakhpur, India. He moved to the United States in 1920 and founded the Self-Realization Fellowship in 1920 to spread teachings on meditation and Kriya Yoga. He is best known for his book Autobiography of a Yogi (1946). The titles listed here, including Journey to Self-Realization, Metaphysical Meditations, and Why God Permits Evil and How to Rise Above It, are associated with his published talks and writings.

18 summaries in the archive

Hinduism Bhagavad Gita – Paramahansa Yogananda Paramahansa Yogananda

Yogananda's commentary reveals the Bhagavad Gita as a universal scripture on the inner battle between soul and ego.

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Personal Development How to Combine Physical, Mental and Spiritual – Paramahansa Yogananda Paramahansa Yogananda

The purpose of the book is to show how these three dimensions can be harmonized into a single,…

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Metaphysics Why God Permits Evil and How to Rise Above It – Paramahansa Yogananda Paramahansa Yogananda

"Why God Permits Evil and How to Rise Above It" is a compilation of teachings by Paramahansa Yogananda,…

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Hinduism Journey to Self-Realization – Paramahansa Yogananda Paramahansa Yogananda

Self-Realization is the conscious knowledge of one's soul as a spark of the infinite, leading to oneness with…

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Hinduism Healing by God’s Unlimited Powers – Paramahansa Yogananda Paramahansa Yogananda

"Healing by God's Unlimited Powers" is a compilation of writings and talks by Paramahansa Yogananda focused on spiritual…

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Philosophy Answered Prayers – Paramahansa Yogananda Paramahansa Yogananda

Answered Prayers is a compilation of prayers, affirmations, and devotional writings by Paramahansa Yogananda, the Indian spiritual teacher…

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Ethics World Crisis – Paramahansa Yogananda Paramahansa Yogananda

"World Crisis" is a collection of talks and writings by Paramahansa Yogananda, the Indian spiritual teacher who founded…

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Metaphysics Metaphysical Meditations – Paramahansa Yogananda Paramahansa Yogananda

"Metaphysical Meditations" is a devotional and instructional work by Paramahansa Yogananda, the Indian spiritual teacher who founded the…

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Personal Development To Be Victorious in Life – Paramahansa Yogananda Paramahansa Yogananda

The book's central thesis is that genuine success requires harmonizing material ambition with spiritual development.

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Philosophy of religion Living Fearlessly – Paramahansa Yogananda Paramahansa Yogananda

"Living Fearlessly" is a compilation of talks and writings by Paramahansa Yogananda, the Indian spiritual teacher who founded…

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Personal Development Inner Peace – Paramahansa Yogananda Paramahansa Yogananda

"Inner Peace" is a compilation of spiritual teachings and practical guidance by Paramahansa Yogananda, the Indian yogi and…

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Philosophy In the Sanctuary of the Soul – Paramahansa Yogananda Paramahansa Yogananda

Paramahansa Yogananda's guide reveals how to find the inner sanctuary of the soul through meditation and true communion…

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Philosophy of religion How You Can Talk with God – Paramahansa Yogananda Paramahansa Yogananda

Yogananda presents prayer as a two-way conversation in which the devotee speaks to God and receives divine response…

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Personal Development The Law of Success – Paramahansa Yogananda Paramahansa Yogananda

"The Law of Success" is a short spiritual treatise by Paramahansa Yogananda, the Indian yogi and spiritual teacher…

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Hinduism Divine Romance – Paramahansa Yogananda Paramahansa Yogananda

The title "Divine Romance" encapsulates one of Yogananda's central themes: that the spiritual path is fundamentally a love…

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