Revelations of Christ Proclaimed by Paramhansa Yogananda

This book brings out the underlying loving truth Christ taught that has been obscured and hijacked by organized religions and "churchianity" for the past two thousand years. The author, Swami Kriyananda, has a great deal of courage to stand up to well financed worldwide organizations who have taken the simple loving teachings of Christ and turned them into their own intellectual exercise of dogmatic brain twisters. The book reveals how well meaning organized religions have taken liberties with Christ's basic message to gain authority and wealth. It's interesting how neither Christ nor his twelve disciples ever lived in expensive mansions with lots of servants. Churchianity does not teach a one on one personal relationship with God for fear that they would become obsolete. Spirituality has nothing to fear. This is confirmed in Matthew chapter 6 verses 5 & 6 when Christ said: "[5] And when ye pray, you shall not be as the hypocrites, that love to stand and pray in the synagogues and corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men: Amen I say to you, they have received their reward. [6] But thou when thou shalt pray, enter into thy chamber, and having shut the door, pray to thy Father in secret: and thy Father who seeth in secret will repay thee. If Christ's teachings had to be printed on one 3 x 5 card the following four verses from Matthew chapter 22 verses 36 to 40 would suffice:"[36] Master, which is the greatest commandment in the law? [37] Jesus said to him: Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with thy whole heart, and with thy whole soul, and with thy whole mind. [38] This is the greatest and the first commandment. [39] And the second is like to this: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. [40] On these two commandments dependeth the whole law and the prophets. Think of a world following these teachings. People of different races and colors would have no quarrels. Terrorists would have no reason for jihads. We probably wouldn't even need lawyers in society (I'm sure that'll get someone's attention!). This book is a must read for all those thirsty souls seeking God, but unhappy with the dogmas of religious organizations.

I'm sure Mr. Kelly means well but he could not be more wrong about Yogananda. I have read virtually everything that Yogananda wrote and have spent many hours at his retreats and ashrams. God's presence there is palpable. Moreover, you can truly feel the Holy Spirit working through him. He has brought, and will continue to bring, many souls back to God.

This book demonstrates that all true religions worship the same God, and we all have the same potential for attaining knowledge of God. Heaven is our Divine birthright no matter what religion we follow. This book reveals the true teaching of Jesus Christ. Paramhansa Yogananda came from India to demonstrate the similarities between all true religions. He taught how all of us can achieve eternal salvation. This book is so easy to read and understand that I reccommend it wholeheartedly to everyone. It gives such hope.

Reading the words of Jesus Christ in the New Testament can be a confusing experience. Despite the unmistakable inspiration of that scripture, one struggles to find the trail of meaning hidden beneath the brambles of disciples' memories, translators' ideas, institutional dogmas, and one's own preconceptions and limitations born of spiritual ignorance. What is especially needed today--when everyone and their brother appears to be creating Christ anew in his own image--is a clear explanation of the gospels that is perfectly in tune with the great master's intentions. Good news! Yogananda's Revelations of Christ, as recalled by Yogananda's disciple, Kriyananda, IS that book. Now, for the first time, we can see and receive Christ's message in all its transforming power and glory. Now, finally, we can understand what those bewildering passages meant. Yogananda--a great spiritual master in his own right--cuts through the accumulated confusion of centuries of misinterpretation. He acts as a bridge between the Galilean master and today's modern reader. Not only that, but he explains how Christ's teachings are universal and in harmony with Eternal Truth, and how they are in line with the underlying teachings of all true religions and revelations throughout the ages. Yogananda's Revelations of Christ liberates Jesus' message from the sepulcher of religious bigotry and small-mindedness. Revelations, like Francis of Assisi in the 13th century, resurrects the spirit of Christ. This is a book that all spiritual seekers can rejoice in and treasure. I urge you to pick up a copy today. Richard Salva--author of Soul Journey from Lincoln to Lindbergh [UNABRIDGED]

This is a deeply moving an inspiring book. I would recommend this to anyone who yearns for a deeper understanding of Christ's teachings. This will undoubtedly be recognized as essential reading for any Christian who wants to renew and deepen their faith.