It took more than 50 years for Swami Kriyananda to complete the task assigned to him by Paramahansa Yogananda: to record the wisdom that his master imparted to him, other students, or visitors in conversations, and to publish these words. Swami Kriyananda dedicated decades of meditation and deep reflection to his notes until he felt ready to write down conversations with Yogananda. This resulted in an unparalleled collection of texts filled with profound insights, not only into Yogananda's teachings but also into his way of engaging with people. Kriyananda brings the author of "Autobiography of a Yogi" to life, bringing us closer to one of the most important spiritual teachers of the 20th century. These final conversations and statements provide countless inspirations for one's own spiritual life and essential insights into the journey that the soul undertakes from the perspective of yoga towards ultimate liberation. In 1920, Yogananda set foot on Western soil for the first time in Boston and subsequently gave several lectures to sold-out audiences in major cities across the USA. His yoga teachings on the subtle energies of humans and the effects of meditation on body, mind, and soul fascinated thousands of people. Yogananda was the first master to bring a comprehensive understanding of the nature and purpose of yoga to the Western world.