Wisdom of a Yogi, Rizwan Virk
Wisdom of a Yogi, Rizwan Virk
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Wisdom of a Yogi
Lessons for Modern Seekers from Autobiography of a Yogi

Author: Rizwan Virk

Narrator: Paul Mclaughlin

Unabridged: 9 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Bayview Books

Published: 09/22/2023


Synopsis

'The impact of the Autobiography wasn't limited to musicians or spiritual seekers. Steve Jobs, Co-founder of Apple Inc., which became the world's most valuable company, was a big fan and went so far as to say it was one of his favourite books. Jobs first read it as a teenager and claimed to have re-read it every year since then.'Paramahansa Yogananda's Autobiography of a Yogi was one of the most impactful spiritual books of the twentieth century and has travelled around the world, inspiring millions to walk the spiritual path. But what are twenty-first-century spiritual aspirants, steeped in technology and science, to think of these classic tales of gurus, swamis and miracles in the Himalayas? Do these tales have relevance today?In Wisdom of a Yogi, bestselling author, entrepreneur and venture capitalist Rizwan Virk brings out the lessons from Yogananda's classic and reinterprets them for the modern age. In fourteen unforgettable lessons, interweaving stories from the Autobiography with tales of college professors, students, entrepreneurs and modern seekers, Virk brings the ancient lessons of karma, yoga, meditation and siddhas into the modern age of YouTube, video games, mobile phones and social media.Whether you have never read the Autobiography or have read it multiple times, Wisdom of a Yogi will help enhance your spiritual practice in today's increasingly complex, cluttered and connected world.

Reviews

Goodreads review by DarkFantasyReviews on May 21, 2023

This book has been a very inspirational read for me. In today's day and life technology is everything. The author has successfully bridged the gap between spirituality and the fast paced social media and technology. He has taken the lessons from the Original book 'Autobiography Of A Yogi' by Paramha......more

Goodreads review by rukaiyareads on July 09, 2024

Being someone who's always been intrigued by spirituality but hesitant to dive into traditional texts, "Wisdom of a Yogi" by Rizwan Virk was a revelation for me. The way Virk seamlessly bridges ancient teachings with the complexities of our modern world is nothing short of remarkable. Through fourtee......more

Goodreads review by Vaishnavi on June 08, 2023

In "Wisdom of a Yogi: Lessons for Modern Seekers from Autobiography of a Yogi," Rizwan Virk presents a modern take on Paramahansa Yogananda's spiritual classic. Virk takes on the difficult task of translating and condensing Yogananda's profound teachings for modern audiences, and he does it with rem......more

Goodreads review by Censura on April 16, 2024

In "Wisdom of a Yogi," Rizwan Virk skillfully navigates the intersection of ancient spiritual wisdom and modern-day challenges, offering readers a profound and practical guide to spiritual growth. Drawing inspiration from Paramahansa Yogananda's Autobiography of a Yogi, Virk seamlessly blends timele......more

Goodreads review by Livre_monde on October 08, 2023

Stillness is the altar of spirit. Paramhansa Yogananda, Autobiography of a Yogi The Autobiography of a Yogi has enchanted me for years. I still clearly remember a calendar from my childhood home where I first saw Paramhansa Yogananda and was captivated despite not knowing who he was. Such was the aura......more