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Laughing with Swamiji
Paperback
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Publisher Price: $20.95
Publisher: Spirit-In-Nature Essences
Published: Sep 24 2026
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.47 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A can't-put-it-down read: Laughing with Swamiji is a compelling collection of stories about Swami Kriyananda (1926-2013), a spiritual teacher for this age who touched the lives of millions of people worldwide. Swamiji was a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda (1893-1952), author of the great spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi and the first great yoga avatar to live and teach in the West.
Included are:
- Over 50 stories, 38 shorts, and 23 unedited letters from Swamiji himself, collected from the author's handwritten and online journals about her direct interactions with him.
- Through one seeker, showing without telling who Swami Kriyananda was, and continues to be-ever guiding people to their highest potential through his music, books, television shows, films, and lectures.
- An uplifting and insightful look into the victorious life of this man of God, as he was called in India.
Seasoned with story-like tones, Laughing with Swamiji expresses the joyful mystery of the spiritual path. Lila Devi, a disciple of Yoganandaji, was trained by, and spent time with, Swami Kriyananda since her arrival at Ananda in 1976 as he developed the eight Ananda communities in Northern California, the West Coast, Italy, and India.
To help us embrace joy as a window to the Divine, Swamiji advocated the daily use of humor and healthy laughter. This book is an offering to awaken that deep bliss residing within us all.
What People Are Saying About Laughing with Swamiji:
Thank you for your inspirational book, Laughing with Swamiji, with powerful and appropriate quotes from Swami and many others. It makes enjoyable reading, also giving insight to Swamiji's many-splendored personality. As Charlie Chaplin says, 'A day without laughter is a day wasted.' The numerous anecdotes you have shared will be a great contribution to understand more of our beloved Swami Kriyananda. - D. R. Kaarthikeyan, Director Emeritus of Central Bureau of Investigation, India
It's always an inspiration and joy to read how Swami Kriyananda shared his light with others. This book is delightful, well-written, and insightful. - Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi, Spiritual Co-Directors, Ananda Sangha Worldwide
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