In the 20th century a good number of Hindu teachers emigrated to the US. One of the most influential was the man known as Paramhansa Yogananda (1893-1952). He began a small school in India that grew into a worldwide mission that focused on instructing people of all or no religions on the deeper practices, philosophy & theology of Raja Yoga. His 1946 book "Autobiography of a Yogi" is still a spiritual bestseller today.

Phil Goldberg is a leading author on Hinduism in the West. He's also someone I love hanging with every time I'm in LA. His book on Yogananda is well researched, & a compelling story. It is neither hagiographic nor a sensational hit piece. If you enjoy Eastern thought, you'll appreciate these 2018 episodes Theme music "Nigal."