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  • The Essence of Self-Realization

  • The Wisdom of Paramhansa Yogananda
  • By: Swami Kriyananda
  • Narrated by: Swami Kriyananda
  • Length: 4 hrs and 47 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (280 ratings)

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The Essence of Self-Realization

By: Swami Kriyananda
Narrated by: Swami Kriyananda
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Yogananda was one of the most significant spiritual teachers of the 20th century. Since his classic Autobiography of a Yogi was first published in 1946, its popularity has increased steadily throughout the world. Great teachers work through their students, and Yogananda was no exception. As Swami Kriyananda wrote for in the introduction to this audiobook, "After I'd been with him a year and a half, he began urging me to write down the things he was saying during informal conversations."

The Essence of Self-Realization, nearly 300 sayings rich with spiritual wisdom, is the fruit of that labor of love. The scope of this book is vast - it offers as complete an explanation of life's true purpose, and the way to achieve that purpose, as may be found anywhere. A few of the chapters include "The True Purpose of Life"; "On Meditation"; "How to Pray Effectively"; "The Law of Karma"; "The Lesson of Reincarnation"; and "Ways in Which God Can Be Worshiped". Filled with lessons and stories that Yogananda shared only with his closest disciples, this volume offers one of the most insightful and engaging glimpses into the life and lessons of a great sage. Much of the material presented here is not available anywhere else.

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moving to say the least.

moving to say the least. quick simple bits of knowledge. tho i still rather read, there is something lost in not visually taking in the text.

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Great sharings from a devotee..

...of the Path revealed by Paramahansaji...
A great addition to your upward inward studies!

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Tears of joy

The book made me cry, and then gave me peace afterwards. I am calm now

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I fell that Master is with me!

I feel more connected to Master Sri Paramahansa Yogananda than ever before. I am so grateful to have this opportunity to learn from his words and experiences, thanks to Swami Kriyananda!

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good contents. bad narration

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awesome contents. Great message for the soul.

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okawesome contents. Great message for the soul.

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awesome contents. Great message for the soul.

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narrator was breathing all the time during narration

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Simply beautiful

The yogis knew what we are just now discovering. They’ve left instructions on how to know God through self- awareness, and a well- tested discipline that leads to freedom.

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Great book by a realized master.

I'm so grateful to have the opportunity to listen to such devotion. Swamiji is truly blessed by Guru Yogananda to share the essence of God.

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More insight from Paramahansa Yogananda

I liked how this book consists of short, concise chapters with important insights into the spiritual path. Various approaches of how to understand different concepts and put them into practice are discussed. A solid addition to Yoganandas wealth of wisdom..:)

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Enlightened words from an Enlightened Being!

Yogananda inspires again - like a distilled and condensed version of his teachings from his classic

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What a blessing!...

...to have come across this book and listen to the timeless knowledge. Highly recommend it to anyone on a self realization journey. May we all recognize our true selves and find peace within and without.|| Aum Tat Sat ||

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