: He was initiated into the ancient "scientific" technique of Kriya Yoga , which focuses on breath control to accelerate spiritual growth. 4. Mission to the West
Yogananda spent the next ten years under the strict and loving tutelage of Sri Yukteswar. During this time: Jogananda: Autobiografija jednog jogija
Yogananda returned to India briefly in 1935, where he received the title (signifying "supreme swan" or the highest spiritual attainment). He spent his final years in California, primarily focusing on writing his autobiography to ensure his teachings reached future generations. He passed away in 1952 in Los Angeles, leaving a legacy that influenced figures like Steve Jobs and George Harrison. The Autobiography of a Yogi (Paramahansa Yogananda) : He was initiated into the ancient "scientific"
Born as in 1893 in Gorakhpur, India, his story begins with a profound sense of spiritual destiny. Even as an infant, he describes having clear memories of a previous life as a yogi in the Himalayas. His childhood is marked by an intense "thirst for God" and several miraculous events, including being healed from Asiatic cholera by gazing at a photograph of the master Lahiri Mahasaya . 2. The Search for a Guru During this time: Yogananda returned to India briefly