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The Essence of Self-Realization

The Wisdom of Paramhansa Yogananda

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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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Timeless Knowledge • Concise Chapters • Clear Wisdom • Important Insights • Spiritual Guidance • Practical Approaches
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The vocalist seems new but his voice hits the tones very well. Much prefer listening to this than reading it on paperback.

Great for meditation

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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.

moving to say the least.

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

Great sharings from a devotee..

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What did you love best about The Essence of Self-Realization?

awesome contents. Great message for the soul.

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okawesome contents. Great message for the soul.

How could the performance have been better?

awesome contents. Great message for the soul.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes

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narrator was breathing all the time during narration

good contents. bad narration

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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.

Simply beautiful

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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.

Great book by a realized master.

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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..:)

More insight from Paramahansa Yogananda

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

Enlightened words from an Enlightened Being!

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...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 ||

What a blessing!...

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this is a great addition to his autobiography which was wonderful to listen to

loved it

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