The Yoga-Vasishtha Maharamayana of Valmiki, Vol. 3 (of 4), Part 1 (of 2) by Valmiki

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Author Valmiki
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.
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. 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
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EBook-No. 71095
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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