The life of Lord Krishna has been misunderstood by many Western commentators. Scriptural allegory is baffling to literal minds. A hilarious blunder by a translator will illustrate this point. The story concerns an inspired medieval saint, the cobbler Ravidas, who sang in the simple terms of his own trade of the spiritual glory hidden in all mankind:
Yogi, Kriya Yoga guru and founder of Self-Realization Fellowship (1893-1952)
Paramahansa Yogananda (परमहंस योगानन्द; January 5, 1893 – March 7, 1952), born Mukunda Lal Ghosh, was an Indian yogi and guru who was instrumental in bringing Kriya Yoga to the West.
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Birth Name:
Mukunda Lal Ghosh
Alternative Names:
Paramahamsa Yogananda
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