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RAMAKRISHNA ANANDA

How Yoga Found Me

How meditation gave Ramakrishna Ananda new hope and focus

Ramakrishna Ananda recalls yearning for God from an early age. After a friend introduced him to Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda, he began to have meditation experiences which brought him new hope and focus. He shares two beautiful quotes about the knowledge of our true nature.

Stories, Yogananda, Meditation

An Appreciation of Paramahansa Yogananda

I’d like to give credit to Paramahansa Yogananda, a guiding inspiration to me and to so many people seeking God, seeking harmony and meaning in their lives. He was especially eloquent and sincere.

  • Ramakrishna Ananda yearned for God from a young age without any spiritual breakthroughs
  • A chiropractor was instrumental in giving him the book, Autobiography of a Yogi
  • Paramahansa Yogananda was a perfect expression of yoga and a great inspiration
  • Discover key teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda
  • Learn the goals of Self-Realization Fellowship as expressed by Yogananda

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