The Yoga-Vasishtha Maharamayana of Valmiki, Vol. 3 (of 4), Part 1 (of 2) by Valmiki
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| Author | Valmiki |
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| Translator | Mitra, Viharilala |
| Title | The Yoga-Vasishtha Maharamayana of Valmiki, Vol. 3 (of 4), Part 1 (of 2) |
| Original Publication | India: Low Price Publications, 1899, reprint 1999. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Yoga-Vasishtha Maharamayana of Valmiki, Vol. 3 (of 4), Part 1 (of 2)" by Valmiki is a philosophical and spiritual text likely written in the early centuries of the first millennium AD. The book delves into themes of self-realization, meditation, and the nature of existence through the teachings attributed to the sage Vasishtham. This work engages with deep philosophical inquiries, illustrating the journey of characters such as Uddálaka and Suraghu as they navigate the complexities of life, liberation, and the realization of the universal soul. The opening of this volume begins with an exposition on the practice of yoga and meditation, highlighting Uddálaka's deep meditative state as he seeks transcendent understanding through the syllable "Om." As he experiences various stages of spiritual awakening, the text unfolds the intricate processes of breath control (pranava yoga) leading to profound realizations about the nature of existence and consciousness. Uddálaka's meditation ultimately brings him to a blissful state of equanimity, illustrating the balance between engagement with worldly duties and the pursuit of inner stillness. Overall, this introduction presents a foundation for exploring the philosophical depths of the text, setting the stage for further teachings on reality, the self, and liberation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| LoC Class | PK: Language and Literatures: Indo-Iranian literatures |
| Subject | Religious life -- Hinduism -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Hinduism -- Doctrines -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 71095 |
| Release Date | Jul 2, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 95 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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