Paramahansa Yogananda (1893-1952) was an Indian yogi, guru, and spiritual teacher who introduced millions of people to the teachings of meditation and Kriya Yoga. He was born in Gorakhpur, India, and his birth name was Mukunda Lal Ghosh.
Yogananda is best known for his book "Autobiography of a Yogi," which has been widely acclaimed as a spiritual classic since its publication in 1946. The book chronicles his life and spiritual journey, including his encounters with various saints and sages of India. It has been influential in spreading awareness of yoga and Eastern spirituality in the West.
In 1920, Yogananda traveled to the United States and established the Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF), a spiritual organization dedicated to disseminating his teachings and practices. He gave lectures and taught meditation techniques across the country, attracting a diverse range of followers. Yogananda emphasized the unity of all religions and taught that direct personal experience of God is the goal of spiritual seekers.
Paramahansa Yogananda's teachings combine elements of yoga, meditation, and Vedanta philosophy. He emphasized the practice of Kriya Yoga, a technique that combines breath control, meditation, and energy control to awaken the spiritual potential within an individual. Yogananda's teachings continue to inspire and guide people on their spiritual paths to this day.
Yogananda passed away in 1952, but his teachings and the organizations he founded continue to thrive. The Self-Realization Fellowship has branches and centers worldwide, and his books and teachings remain popular and influential in the realm of spirituality and yoga.
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