Paramahansa Yogananda
1893–1952 · Indian · 20th Century
Known for: Wrote Autobiography of a Yogi — Steve Jobs's favorite book, given to every attendee at his funeral
Yogananda brought Kriya Yoga to America in 1920 and wrote Autobiography of a Yogi — a spiritual classic that influenced the Beatles, George Harrison, and Steve Jobs.
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