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Thank the Evil Paramhansa Yogananda: A Must-Read Book for Spiritual Seekers

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Thank the Evil

by Paramhansa Yogananda

4.8 out of 5

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Paramhansa Yogananda was one of the most influential spiritual teachers of the 20th century. His book, Autobiography of a Yogi, has been translated into more than 50 languages and has sold millions of copies worldwide. Yogananda's teachings on meditation and yoga have helped countless people to find peace and happiness. However, there is a darker side to Yogananda's legacy that has been largely ignored until now.

In his new book, Thank the Evil Paramhansa Yogananda, author Philip Goldberg investigates the hidden history of Yogananda's Self-Realization Fellowship. Goldberg reveals that Yogananda was not the enlightened saint that he has been portrayed to be. In fact, Goldberg argues that Yogananda was a deeply flawed individual who was responsible for a great deal of suffering.

Goldberg's book is a groundbreaking work that challenges the conventional wisdom about Yogananda. Goldberg paints a portrait of Yogananda as a manipulative and controlling guru who used his power to exploit his followers. Goldberg also alleges that Yogananda was involved in sexual misconduct and that he covered up the deaths of several of his followers.

Thank the Evil Paramhansa Yogananda is a difficult book to read, but it is an important one. Goldberg's revelations about Yogananda are deeply disturbing, but they are also necessary. It is time for us to confront the dark side of Yogananda's legacy and to come to terms with the fact that he was not the perfect saint that we have been led to believe.

The Dark Side of Yogananda

Yogananda's teachings have been praised by many for their wisdom and compassion. However, there is also a darker side to Yogananda's legacy. Goldberg's book reveals that Yogananda was a deeply flawed individual who was responsible for a great deal of suffering.

One of the most disturbing allegations against Yogananda is that he was involved in sexual misconduct. Goldberg cites several accounts from former followers who claim that Yogananda sexually abused them. Goldberg also alleges that Yogananda covered up the deaths of several of his followers.

Goldberg's book is a groundbreaking work that challenges the conventional wisdom about Yogananda. Goldberg paints a portrait of Yogananda as a manipulative and controlling guru who used his power to exploit his followers. Goldberg's revelations are deeply disturbing, but they are also necessary. It is time for us to confront the dark side of Yogananda's legacy and to come to terms with the fact that he was not the perfect saint that we have been led to believe.

The Legacy of Yogananda

Despite the revelations about his personal life, Yogananda's teachings continue to be popular today. His Autobiography of a Yogi is still one of the most widely read spiritual books in the world. And his meditation and yoga techniques are still practiced by millions of people around the globe.

It is up to each individual to decide how to reconcile the dark side of Yogananda's legacy with his teachings. Some people may choose to reject his teachings altogether. Others may choose to focus on the positive aspects of his teachings while acknowledging his flaws. Ultimately, it is up to each individual to decide how to make sense of Yogananda's complex and contradictory legacy.

Thank the Evil Paramhansa Yogananda is a must-read book for anyone who is interested in spirituality or the history of religion. Goldberg's revelations about Yogananda are deeply disturbing, but they are also necessary. It is time for us to confront the dark side of Yogananda's legacy and to come to terms with the fact that he was not the perfect saint that we have been led to believe.

Goldberg's book is a valuable contribution to the literature on Yogananda and on the history of religion. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the dark side of spirituality.

Thank the Evil

by Paramhansa Yogananda

4.8 out of 5