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The goal of yoga science is to calm the mind, that without distortion it may hear the infallible counsel of the Inner Voice.First published in 1946, The Autobiography of a Yogi recounts the life of Paramahansa Yogananda, born as Mukunda Lal Ghosh in Gorakhpur, India, into a Bengali Hindu family. From his humble beginnings and familial experiences to the quest for his guru, Swami Sri Yukteswar Giri, the narrative unfolds the establishment of Yogananda's first school, his transformative journey to America, encounters with luminaries such as Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore as well as his association with nineteenth-century master Lahiri Mahasaya, who had prophesied the writing of this book. It serves as a gateway to the spiritual wisdom of the East, detailing the methods of achieving God-realization and the transformative power of Kriya Yoga. Having had a profound influence on well-known figures like Steve Jobs, George Harrison and Elvis Presley, the book emphasises the virtues of a life marked by self-respect, calmness, determination, a simple diet and regular exercise. The exploration of these teachings invites the readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery, inner peace and a deeper connection with the divine.