Laughing with Swamiji

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.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.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.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:“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“The title of a book reveals a lot about its author. Laughing with Swamiji could only be written by someone who places a high value on humor and wit, qualities that I've seen in Lila Devi throughout the almost fifty years that we've been friends. I can think of no one who is better qualified to capture and present this delightful side of Swami Kriyananda.”— Nayaswami Nitai, Co-Founder of Education for Life and author of For Goodness’ Sake“This book offers unique insights into the life of an extraordinary spiritual teacher, by one who had a close friendship with Swami Kriyananda, worked with him, and learned from him for many decades. As a loving gift, this book is for all who aspire for attunement with the path of Self-Realization.”— Asha Nayaswami, author of Swami Kriyananda: Lightbearer Read more