Books from Self-Realization Fellowship

Norwegian Translations

We offer Norwegian translations of the works of Paramahansa Yogananda and Swami Sri Yukteswar. Several publications written by Yogananda's closest disciples are also expected to be published in Norwegian in 2026, and new publications will be added to this page as they become available.

English Titles

In addition to the Norwegian translations, we also provide an overview and review of selected English titles. For more comprehensive descriptions and presentations of the English-language publications from Self-Realization Fellowship, please visit the SRF International website here.

How to Order

If you would like to purchase books translated into Norwegian, you are welcome to order them directly from us by sending a message through the contact form. Please include the title and the number of copies you would like, and we will send the books to you. You may also choose to collect your books at one of our Meditation Circle meetings. Please see our Meditation page for meeting dates and details. Kindly let us know which delivery option you prefer.

Alternatively, the books can also be purchased through the Self-Realization Fellowship International Online Bookstore here. The link takes you directly to all available Norwegian-language titles, including a selection of Norwegian e-books.

Borrowing Books

We also have a selection of books available for loan. We will soon share a link here with an overview of these books. They can be reserved through the Contact form and collected at one of our Meditation Circle meetings.

NORWEGIAN TRANSLATIONS

Autobiography of a Yogi

Paramahansa Yogananda's autobiography is considered one of the most influential spiritual books of the 20th century. In this classic account, Yogananda shares his life's journey—from his childhood in India, through his encounters with great masters, to his work bringing the wisdom of yoga to the West. His remarkable story takes the reader on an unforgettable journey into a world of saints and yogis, science and miracles, death and resurrection.

Through his profound spiritual experience, Yogananda opens our hearts to the joy, beauty, and limitless possibilities that exist within each person’s inner life. Over 60 years after its publication, the book is still on the bestseller lists for metaphysics and spirituality. Autobiography of a Yogi was first published in 1946 and has now been translated into around 50 languages – including Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish.

The science of religion

Albert Einstein once said, “Science without religion is lame, and religion without science is blind.” In The Science of Religion , Paramahansa Yogananda shows why the answers to the crucial questions of both science and religion rest not on academic inquiry or blind faith, but on direct personal experience of a higher reality that underlies and sustains all life.

With compelling argument, he examines the relative effectiveness of different approaches to this goal—from traditional intellectual and religious disciplines to metaphysical methods that go beyond the conscious and unconscious mind to a superconscious understanding. By removing the veils of dogma and doctrine, he redefines religion from a starting point that is both universal and deeply personal.

Metaphysical Meditations

This spiritual collection of prayers and thoughts for meditation and affirmations gently but powerfully leads us into the light and love of God. Paramahansa Yogananda was one of the great spiritual teachers of this century. Metaphysical Meditations features prayers and affirmations that both beginners and advanced meditators can use to awaken the soul's infinite joy, peace, and inner freedom. The book also includes introductory instructions on how to meditate.

With these dynamic meditations, a highly respected man of God has created an uplifting guide that teaches us, through our own experience, how to enrich our daily lives spiritually.

Words of Wisdom by Paramahansa Yogananda

This collection of informal advice offers an intimate glimpse into the thinking of Paramahansa Yogananda, the critically acclaimed author of Autobiography of a Yogi . Answering questions from those who came to him for guidance, Yogananda expressed himself with openness, spontaneity, and insight. He was able to transform philosophical truths into simple guidelines for daily life.

Diary of the Soul

Powerful and uplifting thoughts, drawn primarily from the writings of Paramahansa Yogananda, this unique journal is an invaluable aid in keeping your spiritual goals in focus throughout the year. A wonderful way to begin each day—to internalize and express the essential qualities for a more perfect, spiritual life.

Scientific, Healing Affirmations

Long before the use of affirmations was applied in areas such as mental therapy and performance enhancement, the famous mystic Paramahansa Yogananda understood and taught the deep spiritual principles that make this ancient, scientific tool so powerful and effective.

In this book, he reveals the hidden laws for harnessing the power of focused thought—not just for physical healing, but for overcoming obstacles and creating overall success in our lives. It also contains comprehensive instructions and a wide range of affirmations for healing the body, developing confidence and wisdom, breaking bad habits, and much more.

How to talk to God

In this classic guide, a renowned spiritual teacher answers these and other questions. A favorite among spiritual seekers around the world, How to Talk to God shows us how to pray with greater intimacy—and create a deep and fulfilling relationship with the Divine. It is a book to keep on your bedside table, and one that will yield new gems of inspiration and wisdom with every read.

The Sacred Science

This extraordinary treatise explores parallel passages from the Bible and Hindu scriptures to demonstrate the essential unity of all religions. Swami Sri Yukteswar is known as the revered guru of the great Western yoga pioneer, Paramahansa Yogananda (author of Autobiography of a Yogi ). In this remarkable book, written in 1894 at the urging of the great Indian sage Mahavatar Babaji, Sri Yukteswar explains the universal path that every human being must follow to attain true enlightenment. He also explains the great, recurring historical periods—the yugas—that show the upward trend of human consciousness over the millennia, amidst the changing panorama of turbulent world events.

Inner peace

To all who find stress and nervousness an unavoidable reality of modern living, one of the greatest spiritual teachers of our time reminds us that there is, within each of us, an inner core of peace that we can learn to access at will.

Wise and encouraging advice, gathered from Paramahansa Yogananda's speeches and writings, shows you how to overcome fear, worry, anger, nervousness, and bad moods; remain calmly present and actively focused, no matter what is happening around you; and experience the timelessness and beauty of every moment.

Practical, inspiring, and highly effective, this book empowers you to transform hustle and bustle and stress into joy and peace. Inner peace offers a powerful antidote to our hectic world.

Winner of the Benjamin Franklin Award in 2000 in metaphysics/spirituality. This book is also available as an e-book through this link: Inner Peace e-book

Why God Allows Evil and How to Rise Above It

Philosophers and religious teachers around the world have sought to answer the question of why a loving God permits evil. In these pages, Paramahansa Yogananda brings strength and relief in times of hardship by explaining the mysteries of God's lila, or divine drama. Readers will understand the reason behind the dualistic nature of creation—God's interplay between good and evil—and receive guidance on how to rise above the most challenging circumstances.

Topics included include where evil comes from; where the dividing line between good and evil is; how to distinguish the unreal from the real; and the understanding of the world as God's grand play.

Man's eternal quest

“Humanity is engaged in an eternal search for this ‘something else’ that it hopes will bring happiness—complete and without end. For the individual souls who have sought and found God, their search is over: He is this Something Else.” — Paramahansa Yogananda

Paramahansa Yogananda's Collected Talks and Articles offers in-depth discussions of the vast range of inspiring and universal truths that have captivated millions through his Autobiography of a Yogi . Readers will find that these talks are imbued with a unique blend of all-encompassing wisdom, encouragement, and love for humanity—a combination that has made the author one of the most respected and trusted spiritual guides of our time.

To all who seek to understand the mysteries of life, to those who have carried in their hearts a quiet hope for the reality of God, and to those seekers who have already turned to the Most High in their quest, this selection of speeches provides practical guidance and illuminating insight.

To be victorious in life

“God has given you enough mental dynamite to destroy all your difficulties. Remember that. It is the most effective force you can use to become victorious in life, to free yourself from limiting weaknesses and habits into an all-achievable expansion of your consciousness.”

—Paramahansa Yogananda

The acclaimed author of the spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi presents in this book positive affirmations on how to achieve success, specific methods for creating lasting happiness, and shows how to overcome negativity and inactivity by harnessing the dynamic power of will.

The Law of Success

The faster the world moves, the more important it becomes to slow down and reflect on what makes us truly happy. If you measure success by quality of life rather than just material achievements, this book's timeless wisdom will speak directly to your heart and soul. Filled with insightful and down-to-earth wisdom, The Law of Success explores the spiritual origins of creativity, positivity, dynamic willpower, and the ability to self-analysis and meditation that precede success. It shows how each of us can naturally attract happiness and harmony to ourselves.

Living fearlessly

Living Fearlessly by Paramahansa Yogananda reveals how it is possible to break free from the shackles of fear and show us how to overcome our own limitations. Packed with life-changing guidance, this concise book offers informal talks and personal anecdotes, complemented by parables and prayer. Living Fearlessly is a testament to what we can become, if only we trust in the divinity of our true nature as souls.

Among the topics covered are the best path to success, practical antidotes to fear and worry, how a fearless mind can contribute to a healthy body, and how we can let go of anxiety. This book is also available as an e-book through this link: Inner Peace e-book

SELECTED ENGLISH TITLES

The Second Coming of Christ:

The Resurrection of the Christ Within You

In this comprehensive two-volume work by Paramahansa Yogananda, you are guided verse by verse through the Gospels, where Yogananda highlights the deep, universal spiritual teachings that underlie Jesus' words.

Paramahansa Yogananda shows how the Christ Consciousness – the divine understanding and love expressed through Jesus – can be experienced by all who seek inner insight and a living relationship with God.

Through his parallels to the Bhagavad Gita, Yogananda uncovers the universal spiritual laws behind Jesus' message - laws that are also found in several of the world's wisdom traditions.

The Second Coming of Christ: The Resurrection of the Christ Within You unites the universal teachings of Jesus with the spiritual insights of the East and highlights the common divine core of all true religion.

“When I title this book The Second Coming of Christ , I am not referring to a literal return of Jesus… The real return occurs when the Christ consciousness is born in the individual’s own consciousness.”

—Paramahansa Yogananda

God Talks With Arjuna: The Bhagavad Gita.

Royal Science of God-realization

The Bhagavad Gita has inspired seekers of truth in both East and West for centuries, but its deepest meaning—conveyed through symbols and allegories—has often been hidden from modern readers. In God Talks With Arjuna, Paramahansa Yogananda provides an extraordinarily thorough and insightful translation and commentary that opens up the psychological, spiritual, and metaphysical layers of the text.

The work illuminates the great main metaphor of the Gita: the inner struggle between the higher inclinations of the soul and the forces that bind man to ignorance and suffering. Yogananda shows how the teachings of the Gita lead the seeker towards dharma – right understanding and right action – and ultimately towards self-realization: the realization of the soul’s unity with God. As he himself puts it: “Krishna’s words to Arjuna are both a profound exposition of the science of yoga and a guide to the art of living.”

“The Bhagavad Gita is not just a great work on yoga; it is a guide to the art of living.”

—Paramahansa Yogananda

The foundation of our library

Paramahansa Yogananda founded the Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) to preserve and perpetuate his teachings in their original form. The SRF publishes his complete works, including Autobiography of a Yogi and other writings, according to the guidelines that Yogananda himself gave to his closest disciples. The organization carries the formal and spiritual responsibilities that he entrusted to it, and all official publications are identified by the SRF/YSS name and emblem. Therefore, when studying books, lectures, or other materials published by the SRF, one can be confident that the content faithfully reflects Yogananda's authentic teachings and intent.