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In this vivid memoir the narrator opens with a portrait of his Indian childhood, a tapestry woven from the sounds of Bengali lullabies, the disciplined stories of the Mahabharata, and the tender rhythm of a large, loving family. He recalls the paradox of an infant's helplessness alongside startling memories that seem to span past lives, hinting at a consciousness that persists beyond the body. These early reflections set the stage for a lifelong quest to understand the nature of the self.
Guided by a mother whose compassion extended to the street‑wise poor and a father whose intellect balanced law and order, the young seeker encounters the first hints of the guru‑disciple tradition that defines Indian spiritual heritage. A chance meeting with a mystic teacher awakens a yearning for deeper truth, leading him away from conventional schooling toward the rugged Himalayas. The autobiography blends personal anecdotes with philosophical musings, inviting listeners to explore how ordinary roots can sprout extraordinary inner growth.
Language
en
Duration
~15 hours (916K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer. Revised by Richard Tonsing.
Release date
2005-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1893–1952
A spiritual teacher who helped bring yoga and meditation to a wide Western audience, he is best known for sharing Kriya Yoga and for writing the influential classic Autobiography of a Yogi. His life joined deep devotion with a gift for speaking simply about inner peace, self-discipline, and the search for God.
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