Influenced

New Gurus: 1. The Birth of the New Guru

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Dec 19, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Brand's Transformation

  • Russell Brand, once a comedic provocateur, now leads an online spiritual movement.
  • His followers appreciate his blend of humor, consciousness, and social commentary.
INSIGHT

Jobs' Final Gift

  • Steve Jobs, a lifelong seeker of enlightenment, gifted attendees of his memorial service with "Autobiography of a Yogi".
  • This gesture highlighted the spiritual influence of Yogananda on Jobs and his vision.
ANECDOTE

Rice's Rejection

  • Condoleezza Rice, upon receiving "Autobiography of a Yogi" at Jobs' memorial, repeatedly requested a different book.
  • This anecdote highlights the unexpected nature of Jobs' final gift for some attendees.
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