He describes his parents as noble and spiritually advanced disciples of the Great Master Lahiri Mahasaya.
Unlike typical memoirs, Yogananda recounts his earliest days with a clear awareness of a "previous incarnation" as a yogi in the Himalayas. autobiografia_de_un_yogui_cap_00_introduccion
It is one of the few spiritual classics written in English by an authentic Indian yogi, rather than a foreign observer. He describes his parents as noble and spiritually
In the opening of Autobiography of a Yogi , Paramahansa Yogananda sets the stage for a spiritual journey that bridges the gap between Eastern mysticism and Western logic. This "introductory" phase—often encompassing the Preface and the first chapter, "My Parents and Early Life"—is more than a biography; it is a gateway into the scientific nature of miracles and the soul. Key Themes of the Introduction In the opening of Autobiography of a Yogi