Paperback: 450 Pages Dimensions: 26.2 x
13.6 cm ISBN: 1-56589-199-6
More than half a century ago, in a hilltop ashram in Los Angeles,
California, an American disciple sat at the feet of his Master,
faithfully recording his words, as his teacher had asked him
to do. Paramhansa Yogananda knew this disciple would carry his
message to people everywhere.
Thus we
have an unparalleled firsthand account of Paramhansa Yogananda
and his teachings by one of his closest students.
Kriyananda
was often present when Yogananda spoke privately with other
close disciples; when he received visitors and answered their
questions; when he was dictating and discussing his important
writings. Yogananda put Kriyananda in charge of the other
monks, and gave him advice for their spiritual development.
In all these situations, Kriyananda recorded the words and
guidance of Yogananda, preserving for the ages wisdom that
would otherwise have been lost, and giving us an intimate
glimpse of life with Yogananda never before shared by any
other student.
These
Conversations include not only Yogananda's words as he first
spoke them, but also the added insight of an intimate disciple
who has spent more nearly 60 years reflecting on and practicing
his teachings. Through these Conversations, Yogananda comes
alive. Time and space dissolve. We sit at the feet of the
Master, listen to his words, receive his wisdom, delight in
his humor, are transformed by his love.
Some
Excerpts from the book:
I found
the Master on the lawn outside listening to one of the chants
as it was played back over a loudspeaker: "What lightning
flash glimmers in Thy face! Seeing thee I am thrilled through
and through." The Master began almost to dance, his arms
outstretched to the side, his eyes closed. He was swaying
back and forth in ecstasy. "Play it again," he requested,
then again and again. All of us, on that occasion were deeply
moved.
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