The Yoga-Vasishtha Maharamayana of Valmiki, Vol. 1 (of 4) by Valmiki
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About this eBook
| Author | Valmiki |
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| Translator | Mitra, Viharilala |
| Title | The Yoga-Vasishtha Maharamayana of Valmiki, Vol. 1 (of 4) |
| Original Publication | India: Low Price Publications, 1899, reprint 1999. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Mark C. Orton, Juliet Sutherland, Édith Nolot, Krista Zaleski, windproof, readbueno and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Yoga-Vasishtha Maharamayana of Valmiki, Vol. 1 (of 4)" by Valmiki is a philosophical and spiritual text written in ancient India, likely during the first millennium CE. This monumental work is a conversation between the sage Vasishtha and Lord Rama, delving into concepts of yoga, metaphysics, and the nature of reality. It serves as a commentary on yoga philosophy, exploring themes such as the transient nature of life, liberation of the soul, and the ultimate union of the individual self with the divine essence. At the start of the text, the author provides a prospectus outlining the significance of the work in promoting metaphysical inquiry amidst a politically charged environment. This initial section emphasizes the virtues of meditation and philosophical discourse, encouraging readers to transcend worldly concerns. Following this, the text introduces central themes of the Yoga-Vasishtha, including the teachings of Vasishtha on inner peace, the futility of worldly attachments, and the pursuit of bliss through yoga practice. The opening establishes a foundation for the exploration of yoga as a path toward enlightenment, highlighting key philosophical dialogues and narratives that unfold throughout the volume. (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. | 71326 |
| Release Date | Aug 3, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 465 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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