#82 in Biography & memoir
Autobiography of a Yogi
- 514
- Pages
- about 9 h
- Reading time
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Our view
“Autobiography of a Yogi” is a wonder-filled account of a spiritual life, and a classic of writing on meditation. Paramahansa Yogananda tells of his life, his search for a guru and the Kriya Yoga he came to teach. Some readers find it more religious than they expected, leaning on faith where they hoped for explanation. For those on a spiritual path of their own, its five hundred-odd pages offer steady encouragement.
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About the book
Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda is a spiritual classic published in 1946. It recounts Yogananda's life, his search for his guru, and his teachings on Kriya Yoga. The book has introduced many to meditation and yoga and has been influential in both Eastern and Western spiritual circles. It has been translated into over fifty languages and continues to be widely read. Notable admirers have included Steve Jobs, George Harrison, and Elvis Presley.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.7 across 91 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 38% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Biography & memoir average of 8.1. That is how 8.0 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.4 | 45 | 50% |
| Hardcover | 7.0 | 46 | 51% |
Frequently asked
How long is Autobiography of a Yogi?
It has 514 pages — longer than 89% of the ranked books in Biography & memoir.
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