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Wonder if you are familiar with the book Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda . He came to speak in USA. Started Self RealizationFellowship in Los Angeles and samadhi 1953.

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Yes, I have read it. A seminal book.

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Jul 5Liked by Jayshree Gururaj

Happy Independence Day (August 11) in advance.

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Thanks Dale!

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Jul 5Liked by Jayshree Gururaj

We visited Vivekananda Cottage (where he lived for some years) in upstate New York. At the suggestion of my own teacher, I’ve read most of Vivekananda’s teachings, especially Raja Yoga. Indeed, that’s real freedom!

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Jul 6·edited Jul 6Author

That is pretty cool! Yes, his writings invite a lot of reflection. HIs essay on the secret of work was required reading in high school. I updated the post to reference his writings, thanks for the comment.

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