The term brihat means great, whilelaghu signifies small. As so many have requested synopsis of my reading of vasisthas yoga. Other names of this text are maharamayana, arsha ramayana, vasiha ramayana, yogavasistharamayana and jnanavasistha. 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. Vasistha is because of this work emanating from rishi vasistha as will be seen later on. The swamis deep spiritual insight, fervid eloquence, and broad human sympathy, shine forth in these works and offer inspiration to all spiritual seekers. It is in the form of replies given by vasistha to sri ramas queries regarding philosophical problems of life and death, nonduality. A study of the book raises a man to the lofty heights of divine splendour and bliss. Its special appeal lies in its thoroughly rational approach, and in its presentation of vedanta as a philosophy to bridge the gulf between the secular and the sacred, action and contemplation, in human life, through a comprehensive and lofty spirituality. The text is structured as a discourse of sage vasistha to prince rama. Yoga vasiha is a philosophical text attributed to valmiki, although the real author is unknown.
The original version, brihu yoga vasistha is said to contain 36,000 verses, and that abridged by abhnandhana contains 6000 verses, therefore called laghuyogavasistha. This article is from the book multiple reflections. Jnana yoga the yoga of knowledge is a book of lectures by swami vivekananda as transcribed by joseph josiah goodwin. Waking up from that dream is the ultimate goal, selfrealization. The book consists of six prakaranas or sections, namely. When all the desires are destroyed, the extinction of the mind where mind becomes nomind is. The exact century of its completion is unknown, but has been estimated to be somewhere between 6thcentury. The book contains epic narratives similar to puranas and chronologically precedes the ramayana. Yoga vasistha wikipedia en yoga vasistha is a philosophical text attributed to valmiki, but the real author is unknown. Jnana yoga discussion group on apr 19, 2020 sivananda ashram. For aspirants of the highest beatitude, the yoga vasistha is like nectar. For aspirants of the highest beatitude, this book is like a nectar. Spreading vasudhaiva kutumbakam from our shastas a mystical adage of our rishis.
Jul 11, 2017 jaladhi bhatt rated it it was amazing. Yogavasishtha ancient hindu text on advaita vedanta known as arsa ramayana, jnana vasistha. Integral yoga secret to enlightenment book by swami. The late pundit brindawana saraswati of benares had read the yoga vasishtha one hundred and sixtyfive times. It is the daily reading of the yoga vasistha that will finally clear the mind. This is swami venkatesanandas longer yoga vasistha. The yoga vasistha is one of the most popular and influential ancient hindu texts. Here is the free pdf version of ramayana, vasistha. Yoga vasistha nourishes the soul and awakens a yearning for freedom and an exquisite peace unknown before. Though the book is called yoga vasishtha, it treats of jnana only. This book brings together the main teachings of swami vivekananda in an easily accessible and. Books available for free download enlightened living the yoga sutra of patanjali full text of the yoga sutrathis little gem contains all of patanjalis yoga sutra, one of the most important texts on yoga and meditation. 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. 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.
The exact century of its completion is unknown, but has been estimated to be somewhere between 6th. Its purpose is to provide a means to eliminate psychological conditioning and to attain liberation. This page is about vedanta, the end part of vast vedas. The ancient yoga book yoga vasistha of 29,000 slokas, or verses, is formed as a dialogue between rama and the sage vasistha illustrations, such as of fables and parables and paintings, often help beginners in field after field. Vasisthas yoga by swami venkatesananda 97807914647. I had been reading this book which swami venktesananda has translated in english. Swami muktananda this is swami venkatesanandas longer yoga vasistha. The following books are have been compiled by friends of swami venkatesananda, some from who lived at the sivananda ashrambeacon hill yoga centre western australia, where swami venkatesananda visited annually for many years, and by a few others, who also knew swami venkatesananda from his many years of traveling. Yoga vasishtha download books, sacred, spiritual texts. An online knowledge series, yoga vasistha will bring to you weekly spiritual nuggets with nakul dhawan, a senior art of living faculty. Though the book is dubbed with theappellation, yoga vasistha, it treats of jnana onlythough practical yoga is dealt with in two storiesin this work. Valmiki jnana vasistam bhakti books mohan publications bhakthi books granthanidhi bhakti pustakalu telugu books by. Jnana yoga is the yoga of right knowledge all are welcome to engage in our informal discussion group which explores the sacred texts of vedanta.
Though the book has the appellation, yogavasistha, it treats of jnana only, and practical yoga is dealt with in two stories in this work. Yogavasishtha spirituality books, advaita vedanta, jnana yoga. It recounts a discourse of sage vasistha to prince rama. Yogavasiha is a philosophical text attributed to valmiki, but the real author is unknown. The scripture contains a cosmology which is most modern. Commentary on the raja yoga sutras by sri swami satchidananda. 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. 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. Because it is so nuanced and culturally alien to the western mind, it will force the dedicated reader to concentrate, to meditate.
Download the yogavasishtha arsa ramayana pdf ebook. Both editions became part of sunys permanent book catalog. The term brihat means great, while laghu signifies small. Know that all your austerities and charities, your painstaking and morti. 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. The book contains epic narratives similar to puranas and. Join this long established discussion group and participate in the thoughtful discourse. The concise yoga vasistha venkatesananda, swami on. Yoga vasistha teachings are divided into six parts.
The yoga vasistha has been a favourite book of spiritual seekers in india these several centuries. Publication date 20170503 usage public domain mark 1. Free ebook download yoga vasistha maharamayana of valmiki. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Yogavasiha is a hindu text attributed to valmiki, but the real author is unknown. The yoga vasishtha is a popular text on advaita vedanta, puranic in form and philosophical in content. Vasistha is because of thiswork emanating from rishi vasistha as will beseen later on. A new translation of the yoga vasistha 2 volume ramayana. It is a comprehensive, deep, systematic and literary philosophical work of ancient india. The yogavasishtha is a popular text on advaita vedanta, puranic in form and philosophical in content. Currently the sivananda jnana yoga group are discussing swami venkatesanandas translation of the yoga vasistha the supreme yoga. This book presents the elements of jnana yoga in a simple and comprehensive way, so that it is understandable to the common man. An introduction to the concepts of the yoga vasistha. The lectures were delivered mainly in new york and london. The term brhat means great, while laghu signifies small. Yoga vasistha is a compilation of dialogues between sage vasistha and lord rama that touches upon various dimensions of human life. Whatever you choose to call it, it is the earliest detailed work of yoga vedanta. These lectures were recorded by goodwin, a professional stenographer, who later became a disciple of swami vivekananda.
Knowing the knower a jnana yoga manual exotic india. There is nothing except brahman and its energy the yoga vasistha uses many names for brahman infinite consciousness, the self, the inner reality, witness consciousness, the homogeneity, the absolute, the eternal, the indivisible, cid sanskrit. Valmiki jnana vasistam bhakti books internet archive. Most of yoga vasistha consists of stories and stories within stories, and these stories illustrate the power of.
The concept of wisdom implies that there are things to be wise about. Jnanayoga, along with swami vivekanandas karmayoga, bhaktiyoga, and rajayoga, are considered classics and outstanding treatises on hindu philosophy. This is an abridged version of the yoga vasistha, a part of ramayana by sage valmiki. About the book the object of jnana yoga is the same as that of other yogas, but the method is different. Laghu yoga vasistha is a book published by theosophical publishing house, adyar, chennai. The yoga vasistha is one of the most important books of the sanathan dharma it is the finest scripture in the world after the upanishads it is a very long book and there are no true versions of the complete text. The fact that it is described as being a dream means that whatever is in it has to be false. 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.
His two volume book is here offered between two covers. This book is a dialogue between sage vasistha and rama. The sum total of pleasures of the whole world is a mere drop when compared to the bliss of moksha. Yoga vasistha is a philosophical text attributed to valmiki, although the real author is unknown. One of the finest and most popular modern translations of this ancient venerable scripture is swami venkatesanandas the supreme yoga. Though the book is dubbed with the appellation, yoga vasistha, it treats of jnana only though practical yoga is dealt with in two. The first book presents ramas frustration with the nature of life, human suffering and. The process of selfinquiry or discrimination is the path of jnana yoga. Yoga vasishta maha ramayana free ebook on nonduality pdf. Maharamayana, uttar ramayana, arsha ramayana, jnana vasistha, vasistha ramayana, and vasistha. It is in the form of replies given by vasistha to sri ramas queries regarding philosophical problems of life and death. People who are interested in selfrealization can also study the more comprehensive brihat yoga vasistha book and the smaller one, laghu yoga vasistha.
One of the versions can be downloaded here many very knowledgeable people have provided excellent interpretations. Vasistha is because this work emanates from rsi vasistha as will be seen later on. Yogavasistha telugu translation book 4 of 8 by valmiki. Brihat yoga vasistha and the smaller one, laghu yoga vasistha. Through stories which are beyond comprehension, the subject matter is illustrated and dealt very beautifully. The short version of the text is called laghu yogavasistha and contains 6,000 verses. His translation of the yoga vasistha was first published by the chiltern yoga trust in south. 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. These lectures were recorded by goodwin, a professional stenographer, who later became a. The yoga vasistha is also known by the following names.
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