Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda (1893-1952) was a pioneering Indian spiritual teacher and yogi who introduced millions of Western readers to the ancient science of meditation and Kriya Yoga. Born in Gorakhpur, India, he displayed deep spiritual awareness from n early age and later became a disciple of Sri Yukteswar Giri. In 1920, he traveled to the United States, where he founded the Self-Realization Fellowship to disseminate India's timeless spiritual teachings. Through his lectures, writings, and personal guidance, Yogananda emphasized the unity of all religions and the direct personal experience of the Divine through meditation. His landmark work, Autobiography of a Yogi, has become a worldwide spiritual classic, inspiring generations of seekers and establishing him as one of the most influential spiritual figures of the 20th century. Read More Read Less