Quotes by Adi Shankaracharya
Paramhansa Yogananda (1893–1952) was a renowned spiritual teacher, yogi, and the author of the spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi. Born Mukunda Lal Ghosh in Gorakhpur, India, he dedicated his life to bridging the spiritual teachings of the East and West.
Yogananda introduced millions to the ancient practice of Kriya Yoga, a powerful technique for spiritual growth, through his teachings and writings. In 1920, he traveled to the United States to attend a religious congress in Boston and subsequently established the Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF), an organization dedicated to spreading his teachings worldwide.
Key Contributions:
Autobiography of a Yogi:
- This landmark book has inspired countless spiritual seekers worldwide and remains a cornerstone of modern spiritual literature.
- It shares Yogananda’s spiritual journey, the wisdom of Indian saints, and the universality of spiritual truth.
Kriya Yoga:
- Yogananda popularized this ancient meditation technique, which emphasizes breath control to harmonize the mind and body and achieve spiritual enlightenment.
Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Satsanga Society (India):
- Founded to disseminate his teachings on meditation, spirituality, and the unity of all religions.
Interfaith Understanding:
- Advocated for the unity of all religions, emphasizing the universal principles of love, meditation, and self-realization.
Life Philosophy:
- He taught the integration of spiritual principles with everyday life, promoting physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual awareness.
Yogananda’s legacy continues through his books, the SRF/YSS organization, and the millions inspired by his vision of a spiritually harmonious world.
