Paramahansa Paramahansa Yogananda
Kriya Yoga
"Teacher of Kriya Yoga and author of a spiritual classic"
परिचय
Paramahansa Yogananda (1893–1952) spread Kriya Yoga globally and founded the Self-Realization Fellowship. His teachings emphasize meditation, devotion, and self-realization.
जीवन का उद्देश्य
1893
Birth
Born in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
1920
West journey
Traveled abroad to teach yoga and meditation
1925
Organization
Built the foundation of Self-Realization Fellowship
1946
Major book
Autobiography published (widely popularized later)
1952
Mahasamadhi
Passed away in Los Angeles
मूल शिक्षाएं
- Meditation is the direct path to inner peace
- Kriya Yoga accelerates spiritual progress
- Devotion and self-control support realization
- God can be experienced as joy within
अनुसरण कैसे करें / अभ्यास
- Meditation (including Kriya Yoga techniques, where taught)
- Breath awareness and interiorization
- Devotional prayer and chanting
- Self-discipline and calm living
प्रसिद्ध रचनाएं/भाषण
Autobiography of a Yogi
Whispers from Eternity
The Second Coming of Christ (commentary)
आधुनिक जीवन में प्रासंगिकता
For modern anxiety and distraction, his meditation-first approach is highly relevant.
He offers a disciplined, repeatable path (practice → inner calm → clarity) instead of vague spirituality.
प्रेरक उद्धरण
"The season of failure is the best time for sowing the seeds of success."
"Meditation is the way to divine knowledge."
संबंधित स्थान
आश्रम/मठ
SRF Headquarters
Los Angeles, International
जन्मस्थान
Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
त्योहार/स्मरण दिवस
जयन्ती/जन्म दिवस: January 5