The Man Who Refused Heaven

Author: Paramhansa Yogananda
Publisher: Crystal Clarity Publishers
ISBN: 1565895711
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 152

Book Description
Joy Is Fundamental to Who We Are Paramhansa Yogananda translated the classic definition of God given by Swami Shankarananda, “Sat-chid-ananda,” as, “Ever-existing, ever-conscious, ever-new joy.” Yogananda added the concept of “new” to the ancient definition. Yogananda explained that God became His creation, which means that all of life exists, is conscious, and has the quality of joy innately within it. This is why human beings universally seek happiness. It is our nature to be happy, and the search for happiness motivates everyone. A master is one who has united his consciousness with Satchidananda, and so you see in the masters profound joy. Some share this joy outwardly through their personalities; others may be more serious outwardly, but great joy sparkles in their eyes and is felt in their presence. Yogananda's experience of life, his experience of the goal of all life, was filled with joy. He lived in joy always, and sought to awaken it in others. Though he could be intensely serious and deep as appropriate, he also could express the greatest joy, often in unexpected situations. The humor in The Man that Refused Heaven arose spontaneously from Yogananda's deep joy. Sometimes he used humor to express an important spiritual principle. Sometimes he used it in training the disciples, to help them learn in a way that reasoned lectures could never achieve. Most of the humor in this book was taken from Yogananda's writings. Also included are experiences with the master that demonstrate his playful spirit. These were written by Swami Kriyananda, from his years of being trained personally by Yogananda, or from stories that were shared with him by other close disciples. The message of this book is both playful and serious. The serious message is that joy can be found within us always. We should look for it there and share it with others.

Stories of Yogananda's Youth

Author: Swami Kriyananda
Publisher: Crystal Clarity Publishers
ISBN: 1565895738
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 91

Book Description
Stories from the youth of Mukunda Lal Ghosh, later known to the world under his monastic name of Paramhansa Yogananda, author of the bestselling spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi. Even in his youth the greatness of this master of yoga was revealed. Complements beautifully Yogananda's own autobiography. The author, Swami Kriyananda, a direct and close disciple of Yogananda, writes: "In this book I have tried to depict Yogananda's spirit; a spirit ardent with love for God, tender with sympathy for all men, forgiving, kindly, humorous, yet resolute and forceful when strength was needed." From the preface: "Paramhansa Yogananda was born in India in the last decade of the nineteenth century. His father, a high official in the Bengal-Nagpur railway, was in a position to offer his children worldly security and success. Mukunda's heart, however, was set on another kind of security and another, higher, kind of success: final victory over ignorance through loving union with God. Spurning earthly comforts, he sought rigorous training under one of India's greatest living gurus, Swami Sri Yukteswar, of Serampore, Bengal. "People often make the mistake of equating the spiritual life with dullness and prudery. These stories should help to dispel that illusion. Mukunda's keen sense of humor and love of pranks often startled his more sedate neighbors out of their mental ruts. The personality that emerges from these episodes is joyous, compassionate, childlike yet fiercely determined, loyal, deeply in love with God, and capable of standing alone in his convictions against the very world. "These stories have been written from true episodes in the master's life from approximately the ages of six to seventeen. Some of the accounts were related to me by his relatives; others, by childhood friends. But the greater number were told me by the master himself. I have taken no liberties with those accounts beyond adding superficial details for poetic emphasis, an occasionally combining separate episodes (too brief to stand alone) into a single story."

Autobiography of a Yogi

Author: Paramhansa Yogananda
Publisher: Crystal Clarity Publishers
ISBN: 1565896157
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 371

Book Description
A Top 100 Spiritual Book of the Twentieth Century This is a new edition, featuring previously unavailable material, of a true spiritual classic. Autobiography of a Yogi is one of the best-selling Eastern philosophy titles of all-time, with millions of copies published. New Bonus Materials added to this edition include: a) the last chapter that Yogananda wrote in 1951 covering the years 1946–1951 that was not originally available in the first edition (and without posthumous changes), b) the eulogy that Yogananda wrote for Gandhi, and c) a new afterword by Swami Kriyananda, one of Yogananda's closest direct disciples. Yogananda's masterpiece has been named one of the greatest and most influential books of the twentieth century. This highly prized verbatim reprinting of the original 1946 edition is (unlike other publishers' editions) free from textual changes made after Yogananda's death. Yogananda was the first yoga master of India whose mission brought him to live and teach in the West. His firsthand account of his life experiences in India includes childhood revelations, stories of his visits to saints and masters in India, and long-secret teachings of yoga and Self-realization that he first made available to the Western reader.

How to Love and Be Loved

Author: Paramhansa Yogananda
Publisher: Crystal Clarity Publishers
ISBN: 156589572X
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 124

Book Description
Have More Harmony in Your Life How to Love and Be Loved Paramhana Yogananda Friendship, love, marriage, and children can offer us our greatest joys in life or our greatest sorrows. Selfless love is the essential key to happiness in all our relationships, but how do we practice it? How to Love and Be Loved is the third book in The Wisdom of Yogananda series and features writings not available elsewhere, that capture the Master’s expansive and compassionate wisdom. In this book Paramhansa Yogananda, one of the best-loved spiritual teachers of the twentieth century, shares fresh inspiration and practical guidance on: Friendship;broadening your sympathies and expanding the boundaries of your love; How to cure bad habits that spell the death of true friendship: judgment, jealousy, over-sensitivity, unkindness; How to choose the right partner and create a lasting marriage; Sex in marriage and how to conceive a spiritual child; Problems that arise in marriage and what to do about them; Experiencing the Universal Love behind all your relationships. The Wisdom of Yogananda series features writings of Paramhansa Yogananda not available elsewhere. These books capture the Master’s expansive and compassionate wisdom, his sense of fun, and his practical spiritual guidance. This series includes writings from his earliest years in America, in an approachable, easy-to-read format. The words of the Master are presented with minimal editing, to capture the fresh and original voice of one of the most highly regarded spiritual teachers of the twentieth century.

Stories from India, Volume Two

Author: Paramhansa Yogananda
Publisher: Crystal Clarity Publishers
ISBN: 1565896378
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 88

Book Description
The Wisdom Stories Series from the Teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda They enter into our consciousness, captivating our imagination with interesting characters and fantastic storylines. Beneath the surface, they recount the age-old human drama with circumstances and plots not so very different from our own. Certainly parallels, and more importantly lessons, can be drawn that continue to instruct, and to change the way we live and relate to one another. This second volume in the WISDOM STORIES SERIES picks up where volume one left off, with stories shared by the great yoga master Paramhansa Yogananda (author of the best-selling spiritual classic title Autobiography of a Yogi) and his close, direct disciple, Swami Kriyananda. These stories have been told for generations, imparting universal values of compassion and understanding, virtue, dharma (right action), and the ability to relate to another’s reality. About The Wisdom Stories Series Each story is followed by a “wisdom gem,” shedding light on such spiritually central topics as courage, unconditional love, faith, and wisdom. Whether you are a teacher, parent, student, or devotee, these stories are an excellent resource to turn to again and again for inspiration, sharing, and personal study.

Touch of Divine Wisdom

Author: Nayaswami Jyotish
Publisher: Crystal Clarity Publishers
ISBN: 1565895916
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 199

Book Description
In Divine Wisdom There Is Bliss Absolute, Bliss Infinite, Bliss Eternal! This fifth installment in the Touch of Light series follows the authors as they share the wisdom they have gained through over fifty years on the spiritual path. They offerthe keys for how to live a happy, fulfilledlife—no matter the challenges swirling around us—through the ancient yogic teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi share engaging insights on topics such as: Dealing with Change and Loss Hope for a Better World Keeping Your Balance Faith, Attunement, and Courage The authors keep the spiritual journey lightheart-ed, simple, and down-to-earth. With fifty-two en-tries, this book will guide you on your search for truth for an entire year. Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi are recipients ofthe Global Ambassador Peace Award, conferred at theUnited Nations, for their contributions to world peace. They are lifelong disciples of Paramhansa Yogananda (author of the best-selling spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi), and studentsof Swami Kriyananda, Ananda’s founder. As Spiritual Directors of Ananda Worldwide, they share the life-changing wisdom of thosetwo great teachers through their blogs, books, and lectures.

How to Live Without Fear

Author: Paramhansa Yogananda
Publisher: Crystal Clarity Publishers
ISBN: 1565896424
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 139

Book Description
Remove The Mental Bacteria to Overcome Your Fear “One of the greatest enemies of willpower is fear. Avoid it both in thought and in action. Fear doesn’t help you to get away from the object of fear, it only paralyzes your willpower.” In this eleventh installment in The Wisdom of Yogananda series, the great yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda, teaches us how to: Eliminate the mental bacteria of fear; Rid the mind of worry poisons; Overcome stage fright; Use chants and affirmations to overcome fear; and Relax on all levels--physical, mental, and metaphysical. The first part of this book shows us how to recognize when we are acting from a place of fear. The second part helps us to overcome fear’s sometimes overwhelming presence in our lives through Paramhansa Yogananda’s original teachings.

Whispers from Eternity

Author: Paramhansa Yogananda
Publisher: Crystal Clarity Publishers
ISBN: 156589622X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 188

Book Description
Many poetic works can inspire, but few, like this one, have the power to change your life. These verses rank with the greatest mystical poetry of all time: the works of St. John of the Cross, Rumi, Kabir, Mirabai, and Omar Khayyam. In this book Paramhansa Yogananda—the great master of yoga and author of the classic Autobiography of a Yogi—shares his exquisitely beautiful thoughts and words filled with longing for the divine. Yogananda was not only a spiritual master, but a master poet, whose poems revealed the hidden divine presence behind even everyday things. Each of these prayer-poems has been spiritualized by this great man of God. Open this book, pick a poem at random and read it. Mentally repeat whatever phrase appeals to you. Within a short time, you will see your consciousness transformed. This book has the power to rapidly accelerate your spiritual growth, and provides hundreds of delightful ways for you to begin your own conversation with God. This wonderful collection includes: Sacred demands to the Infinite Prayers of devotion Chants and poems Invocations to great world teachers How to see this world as a dream Prayer-demands for: Devotion, Illumination and Bliss Wisdom, Prosperity and Balance Health, Guidance and Discipline Calmness and Overcoming Fears Divine Love . . . and much more.

Karma and Reincarnation

Author: Paramhansa Yogananda
Publisher: Crystal Clarity Publishers
ISBN: 1565896092
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 103

Book Description
Many people share theories on reincarnation, or karma, or what happens at death. Paramhansa Yogananda, a master of yoga, writes from his own true knowledge and experience.

Living the Autobiography of a Yogi

Author: Jayadev Jaerschky
Publisher: Ananda Edizioni
ISBN: 8833320995
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 339

Book Description
Creative exercises - Affirmations - Meditations and Visualizations Discover Paramhansa Yogananda’s Gemstones of Wisdom! Autobiography of a Yogi, considered the greatest spiritual classic of all times, has been read around the world by millions of spiritual seekers and has enjoyed ever-increasing popularity for over 75 years. Written by one of the greatest Masters of our time, it is much more than a book: It is a mine of pearls, diamonds, emeralds, rubies of wisdom. However, these gems often remain hidden amidst its fascinating stories. Now with this new book, Living the Autobiography of a Yogi, these gems are brought to light in all their power and beauty. The reader will be able to easily find, enjoy and live through 108 important yogic teachings such as the power of speech, forgiveness, intuition, compassion, positive thinking, emotional healing, calmness, energy and much more! Reading this book will be fun and inspiring: The phrases chosen come from the various masters and saints mentioned in Autobiography of a Yogi, who are presented as "living companions" during the 108-day spiritual adventure with Yogananda.