{"product_id":"autobiography-of-a-yogi-5","title":"Autobiography of a yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda [with cd]","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:7ceced5a-7f7a-4477-b35e-87457afda1dd-13\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:7ceced5a-7f7a-4477-b35e-87457afda1dd-13\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-28\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"fb5735ad-d302-4d3b-94bc-2b1cfc9ebfe4\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"9d42bg\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"56\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"6\" data-end=\"31\"\u003eAutobiography of a Yogi\u003c\/em\u003e [With CD] — Book Summary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"401\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"83\"\u003eAutobiography of a Yogi\u003c\/em\u003e is a spiritual classic written by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eParamahansa Yogananda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e that recounts his life journey, spiritual experiences, and search for divine truth. First published in 1946, the book introduces readers to the philosophy of yoga, meditation, and India’s spiritual traditions through a deeply personal narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"883\"\u003eThe autobiography begins with Yogananda’s childhood in India, where he displayed an early interest in saints, meditation, and spiritual realization. Much of the book focuses on his meeting with his guru, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSwami Sri Yukteswar Giri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, whose disciplined guidance shaped Yogananda’s spiritual development. Through stories of saints, mystics, and miraculous experiences, the book explores themes such as self-realization, karma, reincarnation, and the unity of all religions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eA major part of the narrative describes Yogananda’s mission to bring the teachings of yoga and meditation to the West, especially the practice of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eKriya Yoga\u003c\/strong\u003e, which he presented as a scientific method for spiritual awakening and inner peace. The book blends philosophy, devotion, and personal experience, making complex spiritual concepts understandable to general readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eThe “with CD” edition usually includes an audio component containing lectures, guided meditations, chants, or selected readings connected to Yogananda’s teachings, designed to enhance the reader’s spiritual experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eOverall, \u003cem data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003eAutobiography of a Yogi\u003c\/em\u003e is considered one of the most influential spiritual books of the 20th century and has inspired millions worldwide with its message of inner transformation and universal spirituality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1qe4i5w\" data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003eAbout the Author \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003eParamahansa Yogananda was an Indian yogi, guru, and spiritual teacher who played a major role in introducing yoga and meditation to the Western world. Born in Gorakhpur, India, in 1893, he dedicated his life to spiritual practice and the teaching of Kriya Yoga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003eIn 1920, Yogananda traveled to the United States, where he founded the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSelf-Realization Fellowship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to spread teachings on meditation, balanced living, and self-realization. His lectures and writings attracted followers from around the world and helped popularize Eastern spirituality in the West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2717\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eYogananda’s writing style combines storytelling, philosophical insight, and devotional depth. 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