Style:Early 20th‑Century Spiritual/Esoteric Publication; Yoga and Meditation Movement
Origin:United States (Los Angeles, California)
Materials:Printed paper wrappers (orange/yellow), paper text block, likely staple binding
Age:Dated 1926 (Eighth Edition)
Condition:Very Good (light edge wear and toning to orange wrappers; not officially graded)
Value:$100–$250
Maker's Marks / Writing:Cover reads: “YOGODA or A System for Physical, Mental and Spiritual Perfection / The Highest Technique of Concentration and Meditation / Spiritualization of the Body / Originated and Taught by SWAMI YOGANANDA, A. B. OF INDIA / Swami Dhirananda, M. A., Associate” with lotus emblem; “Eighth Edition”; “Published by YOGODA AND SAT‑SANGA, Los Angeles, 1926.”
Date:2025-08-23 05:53:09.139765
Description:
Small orange paper‑wrapper pamphlet titled “YOGODA,” presenting Swami Yogananda’s early system of physical, mental, and spiritual development. Cover text credits Swami Yogananda, A.B., of India, with Swami Dhirananda, M.A., as associate; lotus emblem to center; marked “Eighth Edition” and “Published by Yogoda and Sat‑Sanga, Los Angeles, 1926.” Early 20th‑century spiritual/esoteric publication, likely stapled binding.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This appears to be an authentic 1926 Yogoda Sat‑Sanga pamphlet, an early printed articulation of Yogananda’s methods before the Self‑Realization Fellowship branding became standard. Such ephemeral publications are collected by followers of Yogananda and historians of yoga in America. Condition looks sound for age with expected toning and minor edge wear to the wrappers. A word about fakes.. early yoga/spiritual pamphlets are sometimes reprinted or offered as ‘vintage’; confirm period staples (iron oxidation), age toning, and the tactile feel of 1920s paper to rule out modern facsimiles.
Individual Images:
whole item
Provenance:
No provenance documentation provided.
Condition:
Very Good (light edge wear and toning to orange wrappers; not officially graded)
Identification Score: 95%
The full cover title, edition, publisher imprint (Yogoda and Sat‑Sanga, Los Angeles), date (1926), and the authors’ names clearly match known Yogananda pamphlets; visual details support confident identification.
Authenticity Score: 60%
Photos show period-appropriate typography and design, but without views of the staples, interior paper, or title page verso, I cannot exclude later facsimiles or reprints; hence a cautious mid‑range score. A word about fakes.. reprints and modern ‘aged’ copies exist in this category; verify paper oxidation, staple corrosion, and printing impression.
Image Memory Note
Image shows a small pamphlet with bright orange/yellow paper wrappers held in a hand. Centered black‑printed rectangular border on front cover enclosing title and credits. Text layout: large bold “YOGODA” at top; smaller lines reading “or / A System for Physical, Mental and Spiritual Perfection / The Highest Technique of Concentration and Meditation / Spiritualization of the Body.” Below is “Originated and Taught by SWAMI YOGANANDA, A. B. OF INDIA / Swami Dhirananda, M. A., Associate.” A simple lotus‑face emblem appears below the credits. Near bottom center: “Eighth Edition.” Imprint at bottom reads: “Published by YOGODA AND SAT‑SANGA / Los Angeles / 1926.” Paper appears slightly toned; edges show light handling wear; no tears visible on front. Binding likely stapled (staples not visible from this angle). No other inscriptions, signatures, or library stamps visible. Background includes household items; no additional title page or interior views provided.
Keywords
Yogoda, Swami Yogananda, Paramahansa Yogananda, Yogoda Sat‑Sanga, 1926 pamphlet, early yoga publication, meditation, esoteric, Los Angeles, United States
The report was edited after initial Artmink draft. Original AI draft preserved in Artmink audit history.
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