Table of Contents
The Essence of Self-Realization
The Wisdom of Paramhansa Yogananda
by The Wisdom of Paramhansa Yogananda, Recorded, Compiled & Edited by his disciple Swami Kriyananda
Introduction
Editorial Note
1. The Folly of Materialism
2. The True Purpose of Life
3. The Dream Nature of the Universe
4. The Soul and God
5. One God, One Religion
6. The Law of Life
7. Sin Is Ignorance
8. The Law of Karma
9. The Lesson of Reincarnation
10. Working Out Karma
11. Grace vs. Self-Effort
12. The Need for Yoga
13. The Highway to the Infinite
14. The Need for a Guru
15. The Disciples Part
16. Ways in Which God Can Be Worshiped
17. How to Pray Effectively
18. On Meditation
19. General Counsel
20. Self-Realization
Index
About the Author
About the Editor
Further Explorations
See Also: Intro Sample Chapter Behind the Scenes
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