Did Yogananda Prepare His Lectures?
Tyagi Jayadev
Question from Lynda Glen: Do you know when and where Yogananda learnt the English language? Also, did he ad-lib his talks or read from a script? Thank you Thank you
After-death Astral Journey
Nayaswami Hriman
Question from Doreen korenblitt: When we die is yogananda there to help us cross over
Was Yogananda Jesus in a Former Lifetime?
Tyagi Jayadev
Question from Luca: Yogananda said that Babaji, Lahiri and Sri Yukteswar were the three Magi who later were Jesus’ spiritual teachers during his “lost years” in India. In the 19th century Jesus asked Babaji to spread the teachings of Yoga in the West and the same three great souls prepared Yogananda for his mission. During his lifetime Yogananda met saints who took part…
Why Did Yogananda Express Grief?
Nayaswami Hriman
Question from Saksham Sobti: When Sri Yukteshwar ji died, it is mentioned in Autobiography of a Yogi that Paramhansa Yogananda was heartbroken and wanted to meet him. He was praying to God to save him. He was feeling uneasy as well. My question is why was he getting affected by drama/play when he is self-realized? He can meet him in non-physical ways so why…
Who Wrote the Footnotes in Autobiography of a Yogi?
Tyagi Jayadev
Question from bronwyn.anthony: I am greatly enjoying Yogananda’s Autobiography of a Yogi. Could you please tell me who wrote the footnotes that accompany the text? Thank you very much.
A Map Showing All the Places Mentioned in Autobiography of a Yogi
Tyagi Jayadev
Question from Jeff Wells: After years of reading Autobiography of a Yogi, I wonder if anyone has put together a good map of the towns and cities spoken of in the book?
Are Yogananda’s Teachings Hinduism, Or Something Else?
Question from Lisa: Recently I discovered the work of Yogananda and find a great alignment of my beliefs and practices therein. Is the study of P. Yogananda Hinduism, or something else?
Yogananda’s Predictions of World Trials
Nayaswami Hriman
Question from Devika: Given the current outbreak of the pandemic disease which has threatened not only the lives of countless people but is pushing the world economy towards a massive meltdown. It seems we are standing on the brink — waiting for a disaster to happen. Could it be what Yogananda had predicted?
I Noticed that SRF and Ananda Write Yogananda’s Title “Paramhansa” Differently – Why?
Tyagi Jayadev
Question from Lee: I originally listened to the audio version of Autobiography of a Yogi in 2000, published by SRF, and later read the book a couple of times. I’m interested in reading the original 1946 first edition that Ananda is offering. I noticed that SRF spells the author’s name as Paramahansa Yogananda and Ananda spells the author’s name as Paramhansa Yogananda. I’m…
Was It Yogananda’s Wish to Sell His Teachings to the Public?
Nayaswami Hriman
Question from Kate: Was it Yogananda’s intention or wish to sell his books and meditation techniques to the public?
