In 1996, Yoga International hailed Paramahansa Yogananda as the “father of yoga in the west.” In 1999, his acclaimed autobiography was selected as one of the 100 best spiritual books of the 20th century. This spiritual classic has introduced millions of readers to the science and philosophy of yoga meditation. Paramahansa Yogananda narrates the inspiring chronicle of his life – the experiences of his remarkable childhood, encounters with many saints and sages during his youthful search throughout India for an illumined teacher, ten years of training in the ashram of his God-realized Guru Sri Yukteshwar Giri (who was the disciple of Lahiri Mahasaya). Also recorded his meetings with Ramana Maharshi, Ananda Moyi Ma, Master Mahasaya (the disciple of Ramkrishna Paramahansa), Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindranath Tagore & Jagadish C Bose.