Autobiography of a Yogi

A review by Magicthreadworks

This book was on my "Want to Read" list since forever. I first came to know about this book in 2011 and bought it instantly. A friend mine said that this book has deeply influenced him and I usually pick content based on people's favourites.

Now this book is essentially memories of a yogi, divine events which happened with him and his gurus. There is also fair mention of how teachings of bible and puranas are similar. Going by my atheist tendencies the events mentioned looks more like an unbelievable event. Then author's intent with this book was more to propagate yoga yo the west and they did beautifully with the integration of teachers that of bible, so that they are telling the world anything new but just highlighting how the basic message across all religions is essentially same.

For a moment I would like to a keep an open mind and see what are my key takeaway.

1. Book refrains one from having a discussion on the inherit meaning of shloka, instead encourages to have a self reflection. I believe thats the best course in all situation. We humans just tj prove our logic supirior would stoop to any level. If one really wants to learns, theh just have to self reflect rather than prove oneself to be right.

2. I can't help but wonder what if yog is nothing but an ancient forgotten science which is just not oroven to be true yet. So as per the book, (and most religious indian texts) main motive of human life to get connected yo the supreme power called as God. So what is God is just a name given to basic unit of life, lets says, God Particles (BTW that's its scientific name). Now propertise of this God Particle is that,

• A.They are the basic unit of the whole universe, land, air, earth, gallaxy, black holes or even the empty spaces in between. Think of it like whay O and 1 is to computing or AI.

• B.They can fake any shape - Because they are the basic units hence air can be converted into an object or even human body can be dismantled into there basic units and then brought back.

• C.They are highly connect - can transfer information across its length and breadth in an instant.(Reminds me of Avatar Part 1)

• D. Thoughts are the tool to mold these units - If one is able to influence a group of God Particles to the required threshold one can mold these particles into objects / results. Looks like what prayers, manifestations, affirmation, Positive Thinking (The Secret) etc ideally is.

Science has been at different stages in providing above points, if not even them these are probable hypothetical concepts on paper atleast. What if these ancient yogis knew something, and we trying to reinvent the wheel. I am definitely curious.

Moreover, there is no harm in opting for Sant Pravati:

1. Being Humble - no conflicts there

2. Live with minimal - Minimalism is trendy!!

3. Meditations for peace of mind - Thankfully Mental Health is an accepted concern today.

4. Yoga for health - No counters there either.

No denying what works for what doesn't. The brilliance of any school of thought is that one can pick and choose parts for oneself and create a religion of one's own. One need not choose from all or nothing.

A personalized spiritual is a fair ask, I guess. Self- Reflection should be mandatory. May be we need this app next :P ( My big business idea) This book definitely gives you a lot to reflect on. Would definitely love to know more.

Autobiography of a Yogi: A review by Magicthreadworks