Vasisthas yoga by swami venkatesananda 97807914647. The yoga vasishtha contains a system of ancient philosophical thought unique in its kind. Illustration of advaita vedanta through yoga vasistha great book. Though the book is dubbed with the appellation, yoga vasistha, it treats of jnana only. May 27, 2017 this article is from the book multiple reflections introduction to the yoga vasistha. Yoga vasistha is an extremely popular work, on vedanta. Yoga vasishtha download books, sacred, spiritual texts. The complete 1891 english translation by vihari lala mitra, updated. This is a complete translation of valmiki maharshis yoga vasishta into telugu prose in colloquial style. One of the greatest spiritual classics ever recorded, the yoga vasistha is a mind blowing account of a detailed conversation between sri rama and his spiritual teacher vasistha maharshi. The exact century of its completion is unknown, but has been estimated to be somewhere between 6thcentury. Vasistha s yoga is the suny press edition of swami venkatesanandas yoga vasistha, edited into one volume, available in both cloth and paperback, both with an introduction from a prestigious academic, an index and bibliography and with page numbers substituted for the dates as in former editions. The yoga or contemplative philosophy of the hindus is rich, exuberant, grand and sublime, in as much as it comprehends within its ample. Rishi valmiki, the author of the ramayana, compiled this remarkable book.
As there was nothing beside itself, which it could think of or find for itself, it was necessary that it became so of itself, and without the aid of any extraneous matter. Yoga vasistha the art of self realization narayana, aum namoh on. Jul 11, 2017 jaladhi bhatt rated it it was amazing. The contents of vasisthas teaching to rama is associated with advaita vedanta, the illusory nature of the manifest. The term yoga in the text refers to the underlying yogic theme in its stories and dialogues, and the term is used in a generic sense to include all forms of yoga in the pursuit of liberation, in the style of bhagavad gita the long version of the text is called brihat yoga vasistha, wherein brihat means great or large. Its purpose is to provide a means to eliminate psychological conditioning and to attain liberation. The term brihat means great, while laghu signifies small. The former is a big book containing 32,000 granthas or slokas or 64,000 lines. Hope that you must have already downloaded the yoga vasishtha from archive, as per the previous response. The short version of the text is called laghu yoga vasishta, wherein laghu means short or small. When vasishta begins to discuss the ultimate state of bliss nirvana rama and the others in the assembly listening are all lifted to the blissful plane of consciousness rama, freed from the distressing thoughts that had been weighing upon his mind, is absorbed in samadhi and has no more questions to ask. However in this book venkatesananda does a good job of writing the stories in prose form which is very readable. The book goes into great detail surrounding the subtle intricacies of the mind, unraveling the multitude of layers to our very existence along the way. People who are interested in selfrealization can also study the more comprehensive brihat yoga vasistha book and the smaller one, laghu yoga vasistha.
The sum total of pleasures of the whole world is a mere drop when compared to the bliss of moksha. The short version of the text is called laghu yogavasistha and contains 6,000 verses. Yoga vasistha is a philosophical text attributed to valmiki, although the real author is unknown. His two volume book is here offered between two covers. Though the book is dubbed with the appellation, yoga vasistha, it treats of jnana only though practical yoga is dealt with in two. No knowledge is close to sage vasistha this book is the holy frail of all that is. Also, in the concise form of yoga vasistha, venkatesanda takes out very similar sounding stories and keeps the book within 500 pages without taking away any flavour from the original teachings. The longer version is also referred to simply as yoga vasistha and by numerous other names such as vasiha ramayana. 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. Brihat yoga vasistha and the smaller one, laghu yoga vasistha. Vasistha is so poetic i only wish i had incarnated in his time to hear him. As the discourse nears its end ramas doubts and mental agitations are all gone. The long version of the text is called brihat yoga vasistha, wherein brihat means great or large. The yogavasishtha is a popular text on advaita vedanta, puranic in form and philosophical in content.
The scripture contains a cosmology which is most modern. It is a dialogue between sage vasishta and sri rama, during which advaita the doctrine of nonduality in its pure form of ajatavada theory of nonorigination is. There are, as at present known to us, two works by the name of yoga vasishta, the larger one going by the name of brihatyoga vasishta and the smaller one, laghuyogavasishta. The brihat the great yoga vasishta or yoga vasishta maha ramay. Containing the instructions of the sage vasistha to lord rama, this scripture is full. You can see all this book s content by visiting the pages in the below index. Aug 17, 2019 yogavasistha is the greatest work of the. Yoga vasishta sara kindle edition by sage valmiki, v.
Very valuable contributions have also been made to the study of the vasistha ramayana by scholars of great repute. The teachings explain the illusory nature of the universe and the principle of singularity of brahman. The first book presents ramas frustration with the nature of life, human suffering and disdain for the world. Swami muktananda this is swami venkatesanandas longer yoga vasistha. When all the desires are destroyed, the extinction of the mind where mind becomes nomind is. English translation yoga vasishta of valmiki valmiki. The former is a big book containing 32,000 granthas. Yoga vasistha wikipedia en yoga vasistha is a philosophical text attributed to valmiki, but the real author is unknown. In fact i think the yoga vasistha is the first scripture that should be taught for an introduction into the sanathan dharma. You can get as a set only of 4 volumes in any of rk math ashrams and book stores.
Publication date 20170503 usage public domain mark 1. The text is structured as a discourse of sage vasistha to prince rama. Laghuthe smaller of the two abovementioned works, the smaller one is an abridgment of the bigger, and contains about 6, granthas, whereas the latter contains 36, though the book has the appellation, yogavasistha, it treats of jnana only, and practical yoga is dealt with in two stories in this work. Aug 22, 2019 yogavasistha is the greatest work of the. Waking up from that dream is the ultimate goal, selfrealization. Yoga vasiha is a philosophical text attributed to valmiki, although the real author is unknown. It is believed by some hindus to answer all the questions that arise in the human mind, and can help one to attain moksha. The teachings explain the illusory nature of the universe and the principle of singularity of. 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. This article is from the book multiple reflections. Though the book is dubbed with the appellation, yoga vasistha, it treats of jnana only though practical yoga is dealt with in two stories in this work. The greatest book of knowledge and metaphysics ever written period. In case you have not yet done that, here are the links. Yogavasiha is a hindu text attributed to valmiki, but the real author is unknown.
Whereas it is impossible for anything to exist beside the spirit of god, it was the spirit that willed to become many. You can also order online at rk math online store you can also order online at jsnbooks older publication out of print. It recounts a discourse of the sage vasistha to a young prince rama, during a period when the latter is in a dejected state. Of course, i would always recommend buying the book so you get the latest edition. 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. The concise yoga vasistha a clear, provocative summary of one of the leading texts of hinduism. This is swami venkatesanandas longer yoga vasistha. It is in the form of replies given by vasistha to sri ramas queries regarding philosophical problems of life and death.
Apr 29, 2019 yogavasistha is the greatest work of the. There are two books, namely, the brihat yoga vasishtha and the laghu yoga vasishtha. The concise yoga vasistha provides a clear, provocative summary of one of the leading texts of hinduism. Project gutenburg made electronic versions of the complete translation of yoga vasistha maharamayana by v. Vasistha is because of this work emanating from rishi vasistha as will be seen later on. Yoga vasishta maha ramayana read online yoga vasishta maha ramayana full text read online yoga vasistha. For the specialist, this book makes available a handy guide to the original sanskrit without. About the book the laghuyogavasistha is an abridgement by abhinanda of the wellknown yogavasistha, containing the essentials of advaitavedanta. The book goes into great detail surrounding the subtle intricacies of the mind, unraveling the multitude of layers to our very. The brihat the great yoga vasishta or yoga vasishta maha ramayana as it is also called, is a work of about 32000 sanskrit couplets. The full text of the yoga vasistha sanskrit in english is available here and publically accesible free to read online. Know that all your austerities and charities, your painstaking and morti. This book is also known by other names such as arsha ramayana, maha.
Home yoga vasishta maha ramayana 32,000 verses full text read online yoga vasistha. Oct 16, 2018 feb the brihat the great yoga vasishta or yoga vasishta maha ramayana is a free public domain pdf e book and can be downloaded here in. Where can i download yoga vasistha in pdf format for free. An english translation of the brihat yoga vasishta by vihari lal mitra is. Swami venkatesananda continues the long tradition of elaborating on and clarifying the teachings of the sage vasistha. Yoga vasishta maha ramayana free ebook on nonduality pdf. The yoga vasistha is a scripture of great importance but it is perhaps not as wellknown in the world as, for instance, the bhagavad gita may be. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and. For aspirants of the highest beatitude, the yoga vasistha is like nectar.
Download the yogavasishtha arsa ramayana pdf ebook. He related the whole of yoga vasishtha to rishi bharadwaja as it passed between sri rama and sage vasishtha. 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. Through stories which are beyond comprehension, the subject matter is illustrated and dealt very beautifully. A study in the search of mental health in yoga vasistha. Jan 23, 2020 yogavasistha is the greatest work of the. It captures the verve of the original text while eliminating needless repetition.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The brihatgreat yoga vasishta or yoga vasistha maha ramayana as it is also. Yogavasistha telugu translation book 4 of 8 by valmiki. 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. Jun 17, 2019 yogavasistha is the greatest work of the. This book should be taught throughout every epoch and time everywhere. The name vasistha in the title of the text refers to rishi vasistha.
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