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February 04, 2024

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Vasistha's Analogy: Why Self-Knowledge Takes Time

May 22, 2024

Day 143 Vasistha's Analogy: Why Self-Knowledge Takes Time Rama, grappling with the nature of reality, inquires from Vasistha how the seemingly unreal world can coexist with the absolute Brahman, the ultimate reality. Vasistha, recognizing Rama isn't quite prepared for such profound knowledge, offers a gentle analogy. He compares Rama's current state to a child who wouldn't grasp the complexities of love stories. True comprehension of this deep truth requires dedicated self-effort and will blossom in due time. Vasistha then embarks on guiding Rama towards liberation. He outlines a path of progressive detachment, urging Rama to relinquish all attachments and preconceived notions, even noble ones like those associated with friendship. Ultimately, Rama must even surrender the act of renouncing itself. This complete surrender of the ego will lead him to a state of pure being, vast and boundless like infinite space. Vasistha emphasizes the paramount importance of self-knowled...

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November 09, 2024

Dear Friends, As we reach the culmination of our 315-day journey through the Yoga Vasistha , I extend my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for being patient listeners, sincere seekers, and for your dedication to these profound teachings. The timeless insights shared by Sage Vasistha are transformative, guiding us toward self-realization, inner peace, and a deeper understanding of the nature of reality. To support your ongoing journey, I am thrilled to invite you to a special 9-day recorded Zoom session led by HH Sri Sri Ravishankar , where he will further illuminate the teachings of the Yoga Vasistha . This series begins on 10th November 2024 and will run for nine days, with live sessions held each evening from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm IST . A repeat relay will be available the following day at 4:00 pm IST . The Zoom link will be shared with you later today. Thank you once again for your dedication and devotion. Let us continue to walk this path together, allowing these teachings to blos...

Day 315- The Final Blessing of the Yoga Vasistha

November 09, 2024

Day 315- The Final Blessing of the Yoga Vasistha Valmiki's Teaching to Bharadvaja In the final verses of the Yoga Vasistha, Sage Valmiki addresses Bharadvaja, revealing that the teachings bestowed upon Rama and the royal assembly have led them to supreme wisdom and liberation. Valmiki encourages Bharadvaja to adopt the same enlightened attitude and live as a liberated sage, free from doubt and firmly rooted in wisdom. He reassures that anyone who listens to or studies this scripture can attain self-knowledge, rise beyond worldly entanglements, and experience the state of liberation. Valmiki also declares that even those who recite or copy this scripture without fully grasping its meaning acquire great merit. They will ultimately achieve liberation, albeit after further lifetimes, experiencing fulfillment and heavenly joys along the way. The Blessings of the Heavenly Messenger Having shared these teachings, Valmiki turns to King Aristanemi, who expresses his gratitude, feeling as t...