Paramahansa Paramahansa Yogananda

Paramahansa Paramahansa Yogananda

Kriya Yoga

"Teacher of Kriya Yoga and author of a spiritual classic"

1893 - 1952
Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
Yoga & Meditation

పరిచయం

Paramahansa Yogananda (1893–1952) spread Kriya Yoga globally and founded the Self-Realization Fellowship. His teachings emphasize meditation, devotion, and self-realization.

జీవిత ప్రయాణం

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

ప్రధాన బోధనలు

  • 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

ఎలా అనుసరించాలి / అభ్యాసాలు

  • Meditation (including Kriya Yoga techniques, where taught)
  • Breath awareness and interiorization
  • Devotional prayer and chanting
  • Self-discipline and calm living

ప్రసిద్ధ రచనలు/ప్రసంగాలు

Autobiography of a Yogi
Whispers from Eternity
The Second Coming of Christ (commentary)

ఆధునిక జీవితానికి ఔచిత్యం

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.

స్ఫూర్తిదాయకమైన కోట్స్

"The season of failure is the best time for sowing the seeds of success."
"Meditation is the way to divine knowledge."

సంబంధిత స్థలాలు

ఆశ్రమం/మఠం
SRF Headquarters
Los Angeles, International
జన్మస్థలం
Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh

పండుగలు/స్మృతి దినాలు

జయంతి/పుట్టినరోజు: January 5