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 One of my favorite spiritual gurus and writers. February 16, 2008
Very practical. It's like having my very wise grandfather at my bedside and more... Yogananda writes eloquently, down to earth, and yet this extra-ordinary man talked and walked with the Infinite. I don't know of any other spiritual book that cuts to the chase like this one. It's a manual to living... really living, not just physically but in all aspects of our being. Read it, read it, again and again, and you will always pick up a gem. Mull it over, sleep on it... This is beyond wonderful.
Excellent October 23, 2007
Essential reading for any student of Yogananda - gems for those with the patience to dig.
Yogananda lectured extensively from 1920 to 1952 in the US. It's a shame that in the sixty years since his passing that only 3 volumes and a dozen CDs of his talks have been shared from the very extensive SRF Inc. archives.
In the Babaji line, Yogananda was by far the most prolific in lectures and written works. Only a fraction of that work has been made public.
Which follower would not like to see Richard Wright (Daya's brother)'s travel journal and films from the 1935/6, or see Yogananda's correspondence with Ford, Edison, Wrigley, in the same way that American Presidents have libraries that fully illuminate their lives?
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!! July 4, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Yogananda was a great spiritualist. He has a great way of explaining everything in a clear, profound language. I am sure you can find guidance to what ever questions you have in this trilogy set. Simply put,"God is the answer to all.. Sincerely pray to him.. don't betray anyone.. always think good.. if bad thoughts enter..simply move on keep focusing on good things.. God is all.. Just keep your mind focused on God." THis is pretty much the essence of all of Yogananda's teaching with some bells and whistles of course!! He keeps repeating what I have said as the answer to everything. You should read the book.. there's more to it than what I have said!! Here's the warning. People like Ananda and the Self Realization Society have made a wealthy living by selling Yogananda's lessons and ideas.. Actually they have made a fortune. Ananda is a complete fraud. Do not join any organization (ananda or Self real society) because they are CULTS. Do a simple internet search and you'll find that Ananda is a fraud. Just read the book.. but do not join their society in search of Kriya yoga techniques. They won't disclose these techniques till you have spend thousands of dollars and completely surrendered your life and wealth to them for years. True hindu teaching are not such!!! For the money you spend with these frauds, you could go to India seek a true Indian master and learn all these techniques for a much less price. Some recommended works include Swami Rama's Path of Fire series.. Sivaananda.. Get the picture!! there are tons of these guys. Don't give up your life, your family and your wealth in a quest for spirituality. If you want spirituality, go to India find a competant Guru there. Ananda and SR society are CULT like phonies. This is a way of making money! You can be as spiritual as you want with everything you have now!! God loves everyone. THe way these guys make it sound is like you have to be prepared or you have to go through initiation to reach God. God can be reached in one second at any point in your life. I hope I have been clear.
The Wisdom of the ages within those pages... September 19, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Like all of the great books written by Paramahansa Yogananda this one spills over with loving wisdom - as gentle and divine messsages of hope for this stressed out world that we live in are shared from his heart.
Truly no better modern book of wisdom exisists. It is a gift for the hungry soul! A must read spiritual bridge to enlightenment!
A Spritual Masterpiece! March 13, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This collection of Yogananda's talks, along with its two companion volumes, should be on the shelf of every student of Eastern Wisdom, no matter what tradition they follow, and even if they don't follow any tradition, its just that good!
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