Start your wellness journey with The Autobiography of a Yogi
Think of the biggest name in the technology world- a man who changed technology, a man who gave us Apple, a man who is an inspiration to many. Yes, Steve Jobs. A driving force in his life was “The Autobiography of a Yogi”, a book he read every year. The book impacted his life so much that he wanted to ensure that every person got a copy of the book in his memorial service. Jobs had planned every detail of his memorial service, and the message he wanted to leave his people with was the message by Paramahansa Yogananda in this book.
What is so unique about this book-”The Autobiography of a Yogi”
The book is based on the life of Paramahansa Yogananda and his journey to becoming a Yogi. Set in the hinterlands of Bengal, the book gives us a glimpse of hidden India. India is the land of spirituality, Yoga, the impossible, and the unexplained. The book is a true story of how Yogananda was introduced to Kriya Yoga and the mystical experiences he faced throughout his life. It takes the reader on a journey; you feel like the events are happening right before you, leaving you feeling exhilarated.
Additionally, the book is a spiritual classic and has featured in the 100 Most Important Spiritual Books of the 20th Century.’
First published in 1946, the book describes Yogananda‘s spiritual yearning from an earlier age. Brought up in a devout Bengali family, the ideas of spirituality were always present in his life. It was for him to answer that calling and change the course of yoga in our country. The book also explores the lives of other eminent personalities who Yogananda came in contact with during his journey.
Each experience of his was more vibrant than the other and leaves you with the feeling- “Is that possible?”.
One of the most significant accomplishments that helped bring Yoga into the spotlight as well as expand into the Western world was the 1920 International Congress of Religious Liberals, where Yogananda delivered a lecture. He later went on to establish the Self-Realization Fellowship that helped disseminate the teachings of Yoga and meditation, as it had been practiced in India for centuries.
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Though the reading in itself is fun and captivating, you must take time to absorb the book. It is a book that leaves you with so many questions and so many answers at the same time. It ignites a curiosity in you to learn more about Yoga, to find more about Babaji, and to probably experience all these yourself.
Personally speaking, the book took me more than a month to finish and multiple reads to truly grasp the essence of it. It left me with a calm and peaceful experience. It made me change things about my life- things I never knew I could change and would have such an impact. It was a book that felt ‘needed at the time’, and this is something everyone who has read it will always vouch for.
The book is the push you need in 2023 to begin your journey into wellness. It will push you to expand your limits and explore what lies beyond that. If you are looking for motivation to start Yoga, then this book is the ultimate guide and an experience waiting to happen.
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