"Where There is Light (Self-Realization Fellowship)"

by Paramahansa Yogananda

A unique handbook of insight and inspiration for daily life, Where There Is Light, offers spiritual insights drawn from the writings and lectures of renowned mystic Paramahansa Yogananda author of the spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi. A world teacher who brought the ancient science of yoga meditation to the West in 1920, he dedicated his life to uniting East and West in the lasting ties of spiritual understanding, and to helping others towards realization of the infinite sources of peace, love, and joy that exist within every human being. This warmly engaging anthology contains but a small sample of his teachings. The diverse flavor of its contents reflects the wide spectrum of sources from which they are drawn: Some passages are taken from public lectures or classes; others come from informal talks to small groups of disciples and friends; additional selections are from his writings. Topics include:
* Finding wisdom and strength to make life s decisions
* The antidote for stress, worry, and fear
* transforming our failures into successes
* Security in an uncertain world
* Perfecting human relationships
* The power of affirmation and prayer
* Understanding death
* Developing a personal relationship with God.

Genres: Spirituality, Nonfiction, Religion, Hinduism, India, Self Help

209 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

Paramahansa Yogananda (Bengali: পরমহংস যোগানন্দ Pôromohôngsho Joganondo, Sanskrit: परमहंस योगानं‍द Paramahaṃsa Yogānaṃda), born Mukunda Lal Ghosh (Bengali: মুকুন্দ লাল ঘোষ Mukundo Lal Ghosh), was an Indian yogi and guru who introduced many westerners to the teachings of meditation and Kriya Yoga through his book, Autobiography of a Yogi .

Reviews

[Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Also a book that would be part of the most important canon of spiritual guidance... This book gives guidance and healing, affirmations and practices that address nearly all of the daily afflictions I can encounter...

[Ganesh Kudva · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very lightweight uplifting book. I used to read this book couple of pages a day in the morning - and it used to make a lot of difference. Highly recommended for reading in today's high stress, extreme competition world!

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book just a few months ago but I already want to read it again. It’s one of those books that makes you think about how you live and how to (hopefully) understand others and become a better person.

[Auntie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read a passage to start my day everyday. It will help you to understand many things.

[Steve D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yogananda = Insight (positive and rich that will put a smile in your heart).

[Pamela · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the kind of book you can read from cover to cover in just a day or two. I also go back to it again and again... more during times when I need it.

[Shala · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy and quick....good positive messages

[Ingrid]

Great Book; very Spiritual, Powerful & rich with wisdom...

[McKenzie Dickens · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the only book one really ever needs, and that's saying quite a lot.

[Ken S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book for inspiration and advice for living each day.

[Karen Kerrigan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't say enough about this one...

[Sourav Chatterjee · Rating 5 out of 5]

"I am the Infinite; I am His Child. The wave is a bulge of the Ocean; my consciousness is a bulge of great Cosmic Consciousness. I am afraid of nothing. I am Spirit..."
I just describe in words how much I loved the book!
It's basically a collection of thoughts and quotes and I would suggest every reader to read it slowly to understand and reflect in proper way. I specifically loved the chapter that talks about death, it's so inspiring and everyone can get positive vibes and positive energy through it.
I specifically loved how the author narrated all the complex topics in simple language.
The cover is so beautiful and the title is just perfect.
Overall, an amazing read!

[pemondelo · Rating 5 out of 5]

De nuevo, las charlas inspiracionales y las conferencias que guruji dedicó a la humanidad dan vida a este libro que le da un toque al alma para pedirle con amor que se presente ante nuestro ego para decirle que todo está bien. El esfuerzo espiritual de hoy serán los frutos de mañana.

[Axel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this one super uplifting and it filled me with hope. Maybe not every passage was my cup of tea but the general feeling it gave me deserves the absolutely biased 5 stars. It was probably halfway between 4 and 5 anyway.

[Anup Shiwankar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple Words but Great Learning

Book is divided in paragraphs and each paragraph is having Great Learning. It is very easy to understand and shows us way to eternal bliss.

[Dee Rogers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible. You don't need a million spiritual books. Thi is like the life programming manual!

[Ashley Connolly · Rating 5 out of 5]

😘❤️

[Vinay Pandey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every life solution in this profound book .

[Sarojiny · Rating 5 out of 5]

I find this book as guide for life. Planning to just open any page and read it every day. I believe it can be good lifter during my gloomy days.

[Cherie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Almost like a collection of thoughts of Yogananda; some real great gems here.

[Rodrigo Mascarenhas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful guidance for life!

[Melani · Rating 5 out of 5]

This little book got me through some rough times. I would read a chapter before writing morning pages and meditating, which worked well.

[Andy Groesch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing, life-changing, inspired to blaze a new path

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enlightening.

[Wendell D'Costa · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Be as simple as you can be; you will be astonished to see how uncomplicated and happy your life can become.”

Where there is light, is a book of speeches, answers, quotes and practical instructions by Paramhansa Yogananda.
This book is filled with vast knowledge and wisdom shared by Paramhansa Yogananda. Swami Yogananda brilliantly articulates answers to many life problems based on various topics ranging from- Happiness, struggles, suffering, relationships and death. He shares this knowledge with us in a simple and coherent fashion, through short anecdotes-qoutes from his speeches and conversations with people. He also provides practical methods, instructions and meditations techniques that one can easily implement and his life.
This book is very easy to read also vastly informative. The aim of this book is to bring the reader a higher state of consciousness and human understanding, and ultimately communion with God.

[Jami · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great excerpts of encouragement, inspiration and bits of wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi.

[Danielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is filled with wisdom. Perfect to read a passage here and there.

[Leanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is inspiring for people that want to reach a goal but lack persistence .