“The impact of Paramahansa Yogananda’s Autobiography of a Yogi extended far beyond just musicians or individuals seeking spiritual enlightenment. Even Steve Jobs, the Co-founder of Apple Inc. and a key figure in the tech industry, was an avid admirer of the book. He went to the extent of declaring it as one of his favorite reads. Jobs encountered the book during his teenage years and claimed to revisit its pages every year since then.
The Autobiography of a Yogi, penned by Paramahansa Yogananda, held immense sway as a spiritual masterpiece in the 20th century. Its influence spanned the globe, motivating countless individuals to embark on their own spiritual journeys. However, in the 21st century, a time characterized by its fusion of technology and scientific exploration, how do modern spiritual seekers, deeply immersed in the digital age, perceive the timeless stories of spiritual mentors, ascetics, and extraordinary occurrences in the Himalayas? Do these narratives retain their significance in our contemporary era?
In ‘Wisdom of a Yogi,’ Rizwan Virk, a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist, takes the essence of Yogananda’s classic work and reinterprets its teachings for the context of today. Across fourteen unforgettable chapters, Virk expertly weaves together accounts from the Autobiography with anecdotes involving professors, students, entrepreneurs, and present-day seekers. Through this, he bridges the ancient wisdom encompassing karma, yoga, meditation, and siddhas with the realities of our modern age, characterized by YouTube, video games, mobile technology, and social media.
Whether you are yet to explore the pages of the Autobiography or have delved into it repeatedly, ‘Wisdom of a Yogi’ serves as a guide to enrich your spiritual journey in the midst of our current world—a world that grows increasingly intricate, cluttered, and interconnected.”
