Stories

Living the Teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda
Jyotish Novak & Devi Novak  

This book explores an astonishing statement made by Paramhansa Yogananda: that he was the historical figure, William the Conqueror, in a previous incarnation.

The Norman Conquest of England was one of the pivotal moments in world history, a series of events that affects us even today. Is it possible that two of the greatest men of that era—William the Conqueror and his son, Henry I of England—have recently reincarnated as the great spiritual master Paramhansa Yogananda (author of the classic Autobiography of a Yogi) and his close disciple, Swami Kriyananda? If so, what are the subtle connections between the Norman Conquest and modern times?

Paramhansa Yogananda's classic Autobiography of a Yogi was more about the saints Yogananda met than about himself, in spite of the fact that Yogananda was much greater than many he described.

Now, one of Yogananda's close and direct disciples tells the untold story of this great spiritual master and world teacher: his teenage miracles, his challenges in coming to America, his national lecture campaigns, his struggles to fulfill his world-changing mission amid incomprehension and painful betrayals, and his ultimate triumphant achievement.

Stories from the youth of Mukunda Ghosh, later known to the world as Paramhansa Yogananda, author of the bestselling spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi. Even in his youth the greatness of this master of yoga was revealed. Complements beautifully Yogananda's own autobiography. The author writes: "In this book I have tried to depict Yogananda's spirit: ardent with love for God, tender with sympathy for all, forgiving, kindly, humorous, yet resolute and forceful when needed."

"God Alone" was the motto and lifelong ideal of Sri Gyanamata, one of the most spiritually advanced disciples of Paramahansa Yogananda. After her passing, he said, "A great saint has gone away. But she has left spiritual footprints here forever". Whether writing on the ways of feeling God's presence, the right attitude toward spiritual discipline or the tests of faith and the rest of suffering, she imparts the essential truth or lesson in each circumstance. In addition to her letters, this book contains a detailed account of her life, letters written to her by Paramahansa Yogananda and excerpts from her personal diary.