Dr. Ramarao V. Komaragiri, retired as the Chairman, Department of English Studies, S. K. V. T. College, Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, India. He holds M. A., M. Phil., PhD degrees in English Literature from Andhra University. He has published many papers and articles in national and international magazines and journals on literary and spiritual topics, and has contributed to the live and print translations of Paramahansa Yogananda's teachings into Telugu. He is an avid follower of English literature, Indian spirituality and the universal science of Kriya Yoga. His PhD thesis "The vision of yogic unity in the works of Paramahansa Yogananda" brought a unique perspective and appreciation for Yoganandaji's writings. This book is an abridged extract from the PhD thesis, covering some of the beloved and insightful topics found there. Currently he lives in Bangalore, enjoying quiet walks and the peace and joy that come from a life anchored in meditation and service.