East-West: Sat-Sanga Yogoda publication [Vol.2, No.4]

New York: Yogoda and Sat-Sanga, 1927. First Edition. Staplebound, Original Wraps. Very Good+. First Edition. Staplebound, Original Wraps. The Spring issue for the official source of Yogananda's Self-Realization Fellowship, with a portrait of "Swami Yogananda's First Class in America for Colored Students, Washington, D.C." Edited by Paramahansa Yogananda, (born Mukunda Lal Ghosh; January 5, 1893 – March 7, 1952), an Indian and American Hindu monk, yogi and guru who introduced millions to meditation and Kriya Yoga through his organization, Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) / Yogoda Satsanga Society (YSS) of India—the only one he created to disseminate his teachings. This issue was published the same year, Swami Yogananda was received as the the first prominent Indian to be hosted in the White House (by President Calvin Coolidge in 1927). This issue features articles on reincarnation, concentration, even a selection taken from a speech by Benito Mussolini. Also includes recipes, poetry and current news of Swami Yogananda's tour of America. Scarce US holdings. Light soiling and shelfwear, rusted staples, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Color printed front wrappers. 8vo. 30pp., [4pp adverts.] Illus. (b/w, portrait).