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May 27, 2017 this article is from the book multiple reflections. It recounts a discourse of sage vasistha to prince rama. In case you have not yet done that, here are the links. This unique book par excellence has been long awaited by advanced vedantins and yogis of india, because it is only available in rare editions of the last century. It is divided into six books comprised of more than 29,000 scriptures that contain a dialogue between and stories of vasistha, a hindu sage, and rama, the seventh incarnation of the hindu god, vishnu. Sep 28, 2012 the yogavasishtha is a popular text on advaita vedanta, puranic in form andphilosophical in content. It is also known by othernames like arsa ramayana, jnana vasistha, maha ramayana, vasistha ramayana, and vasistha and areascribed to sage valmiki himself. Shivabalayogi and english translations of yoga vasistha. The book consists of six prakaranas or sections, namely.
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The yoga vasistha is one of the most popular and influential ancient hindu texts. Of course, i would always recommend buying the book so you get the latest edition. Why is yoga vasistha of valmiki not as popular as srimad. When swami venkatesananda was a young man he had the privilege to study a rare copy of one of the worlds greatest scriptures, the yoga vasistha. The yogavasishtha is a popular text on advaita vedanta, puranic in form and philosophical in content. The yoga vasishtha was once one of the most widely read books in india. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Yoga vasistha is a compilation of dialogues between sage vasistha and lord rama that touches upon various dimensions of human life.
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This book is also known by other names such as arsha ramayana, maha. Full text of yoga vasishta of valmiki valmiki see other formats. Yoga vasishta is also known as maha ramayana, uttar ramayana, vasistha ramayana etc. It is a comprehensive, deep, systematic and literary philosophical work of ancient india. Swami venkatesananda continues the long tradition of elaborating on and clarifying the teachings of the sage vasistha. Based on a thesis approved for the degree of doctor of letters in the banaras hindu university.
Vasistha is so poetic i only wish i had incarnated in his time to hear him. An introduction to the concepts of the yoga vasistha. It is the daily reading of the yoga vasistha that will finally clear the mind. If this is what you want, you are welcome to the yogavasiha. Shivabalayogi explained that the yoga vasishta was written down by sage valmiki. Yoga vasistha it is an extensive philosophical poem spread over six prakaranas or chapters containing nearly 32,000 verses, according to tradition though the availableversions contain much less 23,734 verses. Yoga vasistha is regarded as one the longest texts after mahabharta, containing 32,000 shlokas.
The yoga or contemplative philosophy of the hindus is rich, exuberant, grand and sublime, in as much as it comprehends within its ample sphere and deep recesses of mediation, all that is of the greatest value, best interest and highest importance to mankind as physical, moral, intellectual and spiritual beings a knowledge of the cosmos of the physical and intellectual worlds. Yoga vashishtha is a syncretic medieval era text that presents vedanta and yoga philosophies. This book should be taught throughout every epoch and time everywhere. Though the book is called yoga vasishtha, it treats of jnana only. Swami venkatesananda wants us to be aware, right from the start, before we even open his translation that the yoga sutra provides insight into the very nature of yoga, and so, he has subtitled this book. The concise yoga vasistha a clear, provocative summary of one of the leading texts of hinduism. The only complete english translation of the sanskrit work was a twovolume set by vihari lal mitra printed in 1891, long out of print and existing copies scarce. It is written in the form of a dialogue between vashishtha and prince rama of ramayana fame, about the nature of life, human suffering, choices as the nature of life, free will, human creative power and spiritual liberation. Brihat yoga vasistha and the smaller one, laghu yoga vasistha. The scripture contains a cosmology which is most modern. This was published serially in the mountain path, the journal published by sri ramanasramam, during 1969 to 1971 and is now issued in the form of a book for facility of reference. Download the yogavasishtha arsa ramayana pdf ebook.
It is also known by other names like arsa ramayana, jnana vasistha, maha ramayana, vasistha ramayana, and vasistha and are ascribed to sage valmiki himself. Containing the instructions of the sage vasistha to lord rama, this scripture is full. This little gem contains all of patanjalis yoga sutra, one of the most important texts on yoga and meditation. A comparative critical and synthetic survey of the philosophical ideas of vashista as presented in the yogavashista maharamayan. Click download or read online button to get the yoga vasishta book now.
Its purpose is to provide a means to eliminate psychological conditioning and to attain liberation. Vasistha is because of this work emanating from rishi vasistha as will be seen later on. Yoga vasistha teachings are divided into six parts. The brihat the great yoga vasishta or yoga vasishta maha ramayana as it is also called, is a work of about 32,000 sanskrit couplets, traditionally attributed to valmiki, the author of srimad ramayana. No knowledge is close to sage vasistha this book is the holy frail of all that is. Yoga vasishta maha ramayana free ebook on nonduality pdf. The yoga vasishta download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Brahma jnana or knowledge of the self alone will give moksha.
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The yogavasistha is believed by some hindus to answer all the questions that arise in the human mind, and can help one to attain moksha. Yoga vasiha, important teachings 3 preface this offering was not intended to be a book as such. An online knowledge series, yoga vasistha will bring to you weekly spiritual nuggets with nakul dhawan, a senior art of living faculty. Because it is so nuanced and culturally alien to the western mind, it will force the dedicated reader to concentrate, to meditate. English translations of yoga vasistha shivabalayogi. Home yoga vasishta maha ramayana 32,000 verses full text read online yoga vasistha.
An introduction to the yoga vasistha st sutra journal by mary hicks. The yoga vasistha is a very important scripture for spiritual seekers. Vasisthas yoga by swami venkatesananda 1993, paperback. More information about this seller contact this seller 23. Yoga vasishta maha ramayana read online yoga vasistha. Yoga vasistha will all the 32000 slokas in sanskrit and its translation showing 119 of 19 messages. Every recurrence of the yugas brings with it its ownvyasas,ramas and others. When i first got to read swami venkatesanandas marvellous complete translation of the yoga vasistha nearly 30 years ago, i was amazed at what is surely the greatest spiritual work ever composeda remarkable scripture of the most sublime nondual advaita profundity, rich stories ranging from the poignant to the psychedelic, and a warm, witty humor.
His two volume book is here offered between two covers. There fore before the divine vision of our omniscient rishis, all the. The yoga vasistha, he said, is the only book about the teachings of a yogi in which the original is preserved. Vasisthas yoga by swami venkatesananda 97807914647. The term brihat means great, while laghu signifies small. A study of the book raises a man to the lofty heights of divine splendour and bliss. The result, if one be seeking such, is a revolution of core perceptions. The book includes vasistha s description of his own life story, everything about himself experiences and present and past lives, all as recorded by. The book contains epic narratives similar to puranas and chronologically precedes the ramayana. Vasisthas yoga yoga vasistha swami venkatesananda books. I kept some notes on the main points covered in the video and expanded them a little so there could be a takehome in the form of a pdf handout to be released along with each video. It is an extensive philosophical poem spread over six prakaranas or chapters containing nearly 32,000 verses, according to tradition though the availableversions contain much less 23,734 verses. It is believed by some hindus to answer all the questions that arise in the. It greatly influenced the general philosophical thought.
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