Autobiography of a Yogi: with bonus CD

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 520 pages
• Published by: Self-Realization Fellowship June 1, 2006
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0876120834
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0876120835
• Book Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1.2 inches
• Weighs: 1.5 pounds

Reader Reviews
This review is from: Autobiography of a Yogi (Mass Market Paperback) I very much consider this a very important book to read. It may not be the easiest, because you will find promotion of a way of thinking which is significantly different from our own western philosophy. This way of thinking opens the way for the stories of many "miracle workers" who perform feats that defy western logic. And these stories can be stumbling blocks to many readers. These stories do, however, illustrate various points of the vedic philosophy. I believe that any person interested in religious thought will find much of value here. Many precepts of the Hindu religion are explored throughout this autobiography, and some of them shed light from a different perception upon the Christian and Judaic faiths. If a person is open to looking at one's own beliefs through another person's eyes, understanding of all beliefs may be increased. A person who does not wish to understand beliefs of another person's religion should, however, stay away from this book. Along with the personal, spiritual autobiography and the open sharing of belief and faith are stories of many swamis and saints, and also of two of current culture and times. One chapter is devoted to noted horticulturist Luther Burbank, and his friendship with Yogananda, giving a different view of the man and of his accomplishments than that generally learned in our schooling. Another chapter is given to Mahatma Ghandi as Yogonanda briefly knew him. This isn't the easiest book for the western mind to understand, much less accept. However, it's worth the effort. Comment | | (Report this)