These yogies have a lot of intuition so they might know something. The book begins by describing yoganandas childhood family life to his search for his guru, swami sri yukteswar giri, to the establishment of his first school, yogoda satsanga brahmacharya vidyalaya to his journey to america where he lectured to thousands, established self. The truths of reincarnation and mysticism and even diet, as most true occultist and yogis are vegetarians. An amazing, exhaustive yogic commentary on the red letter words of the new testament, as well as related biblical verses. In this book, yogananda explores the role of jesus as yogi and avatar divine incarnation, and he affirms that at the core of jesus teachings is the message that all souls who through yoga meditation and right living become united with christ consciousness will enter the kingdom of god. A selection of material from his highly acclaimed twovolume work, the second coming of christ selfrealization fellowship, 2004, this concise book is designed as both a standalone work, and as an introduction to that larger. The value of yoganandas autobiography is greatly enhanced by the fact that it is one of the few books in english about the wise men of india which has been written, not by a journalist or foreigner, but by one of. The hidden truths in the gospels selfrealization fellowship. Autobiography of a yogi talks about miracles, the yogic teachings, and the teachings of jesus christ in a modern way a way that is easy to understand and even entertaining. An hypothesis to the scientific community, especially psychologists. Autobiography of a yogi introduces the reader to the life of paramahansa yogananda and his encounters with spiritual figures of both the eastern and the western world. Pedro gonzales milan told me of the first time he had read the autobiography of a yogi. Tantric jesus, his insightful and skillful first book, likewise bridges mind and spirit, theory and practice, erudition and accessibility, passion and. An unusual and rewarding exploration of the gospel of john from an indian.
Jesus is universal the great yogi, paramahansa yogananda. Book summary of autobiography of a yogi by paramahansa. May 05, 2012 swami abhedananda, also for a while a vedanta missionary to america, printed a translation of the part of the buddhist text on jesus and defied the british governments ban on notovitchs unknown life of jesus christ which contained the complete text. The secluded master has retained his physical form for centuries, perhaps for millenniums.
The second coming of christ is a posthumously published nonfiction book by the indian yogi and guru paramahansa yogananda 18931952. Jesus, also called jesus christ, jesus of galilee, or jesus of nazareth, born c. An example of jesus mastery over the materialistic laws of earthly life are seen in the act of resurrection, something that has been understood by accomplished yogis of india for thousands of years. A lay devotee page featuring quotes from paramahansa yogananda and. Dec 14, 2014 the man who killed jesus secrets of the cross documentary timeline duration. From a very young age, yogananda, born mukunda lal ghosh, was clearly more spiritually natured than most. See more ideas about christ, jesus pictures and jesus christ. Jan 08, 2018 an example of jesus mastery over the materialistic laws of earthly life are seen in the act of resurrection, something that has been understood by accomplished yogis of india for thousands of years.
He not only brought copies of the book from america, he had an edition printed in india. A book about masters of yoga and saints, written by someone who was himself a master of yoga and a saint. Jesus of nazareth proved himself to be a great bhakti yogi, a true lover of god, by his unswerving devotion and his wholehearted love for the heavenly father. His favorite philosophers are maharishi ramana and jk jiddu krishnamurthy. Paramahansa yogananda is a guru who teaches the universality of all religions. Christ had won this final freedom even before he was born as jesus. Universal science of religion inner teachings of jesus the yogi 21 how every soul can attain christ consciousness importance of the comforter, or holy ghost yoga and the book of revelation true baptism in spirit one way or universality. Jesus lived the life of a fully realised being in life and in death hated by the authority figures of his time, he was mocked, tortured and put to death. The yoga of jesus attempts to blend what is known about the path of christ, in union with the principles found in the bhagavad gita.
I wish i had saved the twenty on the yoga of jesus and spent thirty on the 2nd coming. The northern himalayan crags near badrinarayan are still blessed by the living presence of babaji, guru of lahiri mahasaya. A selection of material from his highly acclaimed twovolume work, the second coming of christ selfrealization fellowship, 2004, this concise book is designed as both a standalone work, and as an introduction to that larger, comprehensive commentary on the gospels. In this remarkable book, paramahansa yogananda reveals the hidden yoga of the gospels and confirms that jesus, like the ancient sages and masters of the east, not only knew yoga but taught this universal science of godrealization to his closest disciples. Evidence that jesus and the original aramaic christians. Pdf jesus the yogi download full pdf book download. The book begins with his childhood family life, to finding his guru, to becoming a monk and establishing his teachings of kriya yoga meditation. Do those scriptures say about his heavenly abode too.
The book continues in 1920 when yogananda accepts an invitation to. The mystical doorway between christianity as an episcopal priest and a yogi, james reho is a bridge between cultures and spiritual traditions. The history of christian reflection on the teachings and nature of jesus is examined in the article christology. It should also be read by christians who want a deeper meaning of the teachings of jesus.
Mystic christianity by william walker atkinson free ebook. This book is a most excellent book for the spirtual seeker. Swami abhedananda, also for a while a vedanta missionary to america, printed a translation of the part of the buddhist text on jesus and defied the british governments ban on notovitchs unknown life of jesus christ which contained the complete text. We must know jesus as an oriental christ, a supreme yogi who manifested full mastery of the universal science of godunion, and thus could act as a savior with the voice and authority of god. For ease of reading, this book is divided into three parts and nine chapters. Yoga of jesus is a thin book, only 160 pages, and seems like a preface to 2nd coming which is a 1600 page analysis of the bible. Jesus showed throughout his life and death his power of complete mastery over his body and mind and the oftrecalcitrant forces of nature. The yoga of jesus understanding the hidden teachings of the. To ask other readers questions about the yoga of jesus, please sign up. Understanding the hidden teachings of the gospel, a groundbreaking new book from the author of the bestselling spiritual classic autobiography of a yogi, paramahansa yogananda, will be published by selfrealization fellowship for release in fall 2007. The resurrection of the christ within you a revelatory commentary on the original teachings of jesus. Love wins oneno youtube kundalini yoga as envisioned by the ancient yogis duration. I only rate this 3 stars because it is more of an overview of the concepts covered in yoganandas book 2nd coming of christ.
Jesus and yoga 11 jesus years in india the lost teachings of the gospels yoga. Nov 01, 2007 the yoga of jesus attempts to blend what is known about the path of christ, in union with the principles found in the bhagavad gita. A commentary on the gospel of thomas by subramanian, dheenadayalan isbn. Jesus was a yogi rainbow songs, course in miracles, lyrics. Fourteen lessons in yogi philosophy and oriental occultism. The yoga of jesus understanding the hidden teachings of. In three stages of his past, symbolized in his earthlife as the three days of his experience of death and resurrection, he had attained the power to fully arise in spirit. We are sure that the members of the class of 1904 will get into harmony with each other, and with us, from the very start, and that we will obtain results that will surprise even ourselves. Timeline world history documentaries 352,998 views. Jesus the yogi alternative economic model for capitalism.
Jesus was a yogi rainbow songs, course in miracles. The yoga of jesus by paramahansa yogananda, yogananda. It may even be an interesting read for agnostics and atheists as well as to believers of any stripe, and to those whove liked thich nhat hanhs writings on jesus, or are interested in the gnostic texts since it bears only passing resemblance to the americanized. Yogananda said, in titling this work the second coming of christ, i am not referring to a literal return of jesus to earth. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In an interview with supreme master television, keith akers, author of the book the lost religion of jesus, reaffirmed the evidence that lord jesus was indeed a vegetarian.
A lay devotee page featuring quotes from paramahansa yogananda and the organization he founded to carry on his. According to those scriptures say that jesus was an enlightened buddhist monk or a hindu yogi. At any stage of that unfolding process, the man jesus could have walked away but he chose not to. In this book, yogananda explores the role of jesus as yogi and avatar divine incarnation, and he affirms that at the core of jesus teachings is the message that all souls who through yoga meditation and right living become united with christ consciousness will. His unceasing prayers, incessant supplications, constant meditation, and unflinching selfresignation to the will of the almighty made him shine like a glorious morningstar in the. He came two thousand years ago and, after imparting a universal path to gods kingdom, was crucified and resurrected. Hindu and buddhist scriptures have some proof that christ was alive. To date, no major sect of christianity outside of india, including the catholic church, regards the jesus as a yogi story as more than fantasy or heresy. Autobiography of a yogi talks about miracles, the yogic teachings, and the teachings of jesus christ in a modern way a way.
Consciousness, experienced in the ever new joy of meditation, will be the real second coming of christ. Paramahansa yogananda for love of gurudeva home facebook. Positing jesus christ as a yogi has become popular over the last two decades. Jesus yoga is an ancient christian practice that can improve your health, reduce stress, grow your intelligence, unlock your creativity and bring joy and happyness into your life. Many refer to the teachings of the incredible yogi parahmansa yogananda from his books the yoga of jesus or the second coming of christ where he compares the yogic mindset to that of christ consciousness, he draws a parallel of the 7 seals in the book of revelation to that of the seven chakra centers. Unlike the other gospels which talk about the life of jesus, the gospel of thomas primarily talks about his teachings. He is regarded by most christians as the incarnation of god. How jesus as a yogi is being used for conversion propaganda. The theory and practice of yoga, as outlined in this book, will reestablish jesus as the master philosopher and yogi of all times. This book is very healing for yogis who grew up with dogma and religion being forced on.
In this remarkable book, paramahansa yogananda reveals the hidden. No other christian writing is as comprehensive and complete as the gospel of. The full title of the twovolume work is the second coming of christ. The autobiography of a yogi takes the reader on a journey into the spiritual adventures of paramahansa yogananda. Yoga and the jesus prayer book new camaldoli hermitage. Like a great yogi he lived a life of seclusion, cutting off all connections with earthly friends and relatives, and having neither. Even the most elementary principles of his teachings have been. In his book, the yoga of jesus, paramahansaji, points out that even the. Author of the tibetan book of the dead, tibets great yogi milarepa, tibetan yoga and secret doctrines, etc. A lay devotee page of quotes on jesus the christ in the teachings of paramahansa yogananda and his organization srfyss.
The resurrection of the christ within you a revelatory commentary on the. Later, three days after dying on the cross, quietly, he did somet. Fourteen lessons in yogi philosophy and oriental occultism 4 a degree impossible to one who merely reads the words in cold print. This is a personal story which i feel i should share because there are people out there who are looking for answers. Arsha bodha center swami tadatmananda 1,101,227 views. Jesus the yogi available for download and read online in other formats. Aug 24, 2007 in this remarkable book, paramahansa yogananda reveals the hidden yoga of the gospels and confirms that jesus, like the ancient sages and masters of the east, not only knew yoga but taught this universal science of godrealization to his closest disciples.
There is even a chapter devoted to the missing years of christs life, which were spent in india according to yogananda. They were omniphiles because they realized soul within. In his book the second coming of christ, yogananda states that jesus christ went to india and conferred with mahavatar babaji. It does not matter if you believe in god or have any religion. Yogis who saw jesus original christianity and original yoga. Jesus went very deep in teachings that appear on the surface to be simplemuch deeper. This book was one of 3 yogi ramacharaka books that helped me to obtain more knowledge of the truths of the occult masters and great yogis of india.
The assertion that jesus was a yogi includes the claim that jesus traveled to india based on faulty evidence such as the hermis manuscripts in tibet dealt by max mueller in his book, jesus did not live in india the hindu scriptures called bhavishya purana the authenticity of which has been questioned previously by scholars. This book offers keys to the secret sayings of jesus in the gospel of thomas. Jesus was a great yogi because he realized the transitory and ephemeral nature of the phenomenal world, and, discriminating the real from the unreal, renounced all desire for worldly pleasures and bodily comforts. The yogis in india loved jesus and wrote many books about him, so i think they must know something about jesus being in india, though i dont think he was any hindi necessarily. May 24, 2016 jesus as a yogi is a new form of conversion propaganda employed by those who do not follow yoga at all, but use the story to subvert a deeper questioning of their motives and the biases of their. Autobiography of a yogichapter 33 wikisource, the free. It should be noted that in the brief introduction to this book a companion text is meant to accompany the yoga of jesus, entitled the yoga of the bhagavad gita. While we know quite a bit about the life of jesus during his ministry from age 30 on, recent books and not so recent books reveal he most likely traveled to the a tibetan buddhist monastery called hemis in india. The book is a significant spiritual work and will remain a best seller as does his classic the autobiography of a yogi for decades if not centuries.