The central conflict of his youth was the search for a master who could guide him to enlightenment. He frequently tried to run away to the Himalayas to find a guru but was often brought back by family. In 1910, at the age of 17, he finally met his guru, , in a market in Benares. This meeting was the fulfillment of years of visions. 3. Training and Transformation
: He was initiated into the ancient "scientific" technique of Kriya Yoga , which focuses on breath control to accelerate spiritual growth. 4. Mission to the West Jogananda: Autobiografija jednog jogija
The life story of Paramahansa Yogananda , as told in his classic Autobiography of a Yogi , follows a compelling narrative arc from his youth in India to his global mission in the West. 1. The Early Years and Inner Calling The central conflict of his youth was the