When Paramhansa Yogananda came to the West from India, his goal was to show the underlying unity between the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita.

To learn more about Paramhansa Yogananda’s teachings on Christianity read Revelations of Christ and Promise of Immortality by Swami Kriyananda.

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Contradictions in the Bible

Nayaswami Savitri

Question from Feo: What does Yogananda say about all the contradictions that are in the bible ? This is one of many examples: John 10:30, “I and my Father are one.” And John 14:28. “Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto…

Jesus Appears After Easter

Jesus appeared many times in the 40 days after Easter. The stories are inspired by Paramhansa Yogananda, the visions of Therese Neumann, the Gospels, and the Acts of the Apostles. These stories are also included in Stories of Christ for the Season of Easter, by Timothy and Mary Kretzmann. I have included them here as a separate booklet for your convenience. If…

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Which Bible Translation Is Best?

Nayaswami Savitri

Question from Alexandra: What English version of the Bible do you consider to be closest to the original? Is there a printed version available that includes those parts that were later excised? I wonder why Yogananda used the King James version when he referenced the Bible, even though this version is noted for the liberties it took — liberties that favored poetic appeal…

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Son of God or Son of Man?

Asha Nayaswami

Question from Cody Massey: I’ve been reading the Bible and there are more than a few terms I’m confused about. Is there a difference between the Son of Man and the Son of God? And I think circumcision is an allegory but I don’t understand. Could someone help me?

Yogananda’s Bible interpretations

Ananda Sangha Worldwide

Question from J: Hi, I find your lessons intrguing. I am considering converting to Christianity, but like Yogananda mentioned, am afraid I might be responding to churchianity. I feel that I shoud uncover divinty in life, in each moment. I also feel that Jesus and Buddha have been pivotal figures in modern spirituality. However, they are probably misunderstood. Seeing as Yogananda has written…

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Questions about the Bible and its interpretations

Nayaswami Savitri

Question from James: I am puzzled by the explanations you promote of Biblical stories and teachings. Please understand that I am not assuming you are wrong. First of all, why is it that the Bible would not have just come out and said those things in the way you explain it? Why word things in such a way as to create confusion? Would…