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Yoga Vasishta Sara Kindle Edition

by Sage Valmiki (Author), Ramanan V. S. (Preface), Sureshananda Swami (Translator) Format: Kindle Edition
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Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi used to refer to Yoga Vasistha frequently and has even incorporated six couplets from it in His supplement to Forty Verses (verses 21 to 27).
The Brihat(Great) Yoga Vasishta or Yoga Vasistha Maha Ramayana as it is also called, is a work of about 32,000 Sanskrit couplets, traditionally attributed to Valmiki, the author of Srimad Ramanaya. It is a dialogue between Sage Vasistha and Sri rama, during which Advaita(the docrtine of non-duality) in its pure form of ajatavada (theory of non-origination) is expounded, with illustrative stories in between. This vast work was abridged soem centuries ago by Abhinanda Pundita, a Kshmiri scholar, into 6000 couplets, which go by the name of Laghu Yoga Vasishta. This is a masterpiece in itself, like the original Brihat.
Two hundred and thirty verses from the Yoga Vasishta, divided into ten chapters, based on a translation made by Swami Sureshananda, an old devotee of Sri Bhagavan.36pp
A further condensation of this work was made long ago, by an unknown author, into about 230 couplets, divided into ten chapters, as Yoga Vasishta Sara(Essence of Youga Vasishta). By making this condensation the author has rendered a great service to all spiritual seekers. This is indeed a goldmine fit for repeated reading and meditation.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B008M9G0VE
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sri Ramanasramam; Fifth edition (July 1, 2009)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 1, 2009
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 110 KB
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It is interesting that the meditation from this alone can get one into self-realization. Meditation is considered to still the mind and free it from false identification and false imaginings. Through the constant question of "who am i?" And the awareness that one is already that is enough to free oneself from the apparent bonds of our minds towards the freedom of nirvana. The book is short, concise, easy to understand, although not easily grasped since it requires experiencing the self. Good luck to anyone out there pursuing this great work. For there is nothing there to do.
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Reading this sacred text of non-duality transcend this world of duality. Each verse is capable to free us from this samsara.. koti koti pranam to the seers. Om tat sat..
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5.0 out of 5 stars such a great treasure!!! supreme knowledge in simple words!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2015
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I have been studying The Course In Miracle, which I would recommend to every seeker, regardless of their race and religion. Non dualism is one of the great points of that book and I needed some extra understanding of this area. The meaning of non dualism is explained in this book in a simple manner, which helped me in so many ways. If you are like me, who follows the inner guidance in terms of book choices , you will find this book when you are ready to understand the contents of this book. I would also recommend another book similar to this, which is Ashtavakra Gita explanation by Sri Sri Ravishankar .
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A short but impact full exposition on Vedanta. Like a reference hide these aphorisms should be gone through regularly for those wanting to follow this path...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
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One of the best explained book on the highest form of oriental philosophy of Advaita, in a form so as to apply in our day to day life. A must read book for those who want to understand the crux of eastern philosophy expounded in the Vedas and Upanishads. The book proves The point said by swami Vivekananda, I.e., 'some of the very best parts of Upanishads and Vedas were written by ruling monarchs, and not exclusively by brahminical saints alone.' That is why it is very practical. Regards.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ancient wisdom.
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If you are ready for it, this book will transform you. Religious book of the Hindus. Philosophical foundations of yoga.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2015
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It's a short book with the essential or key points. Not recommended for a new comer to Vedanta. For details read the whole text.
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Excellent translation of this text. I would recommend this to everyone who has an interest.
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Concise and succint. I've read this multiple times and each time there is a sense of being refreshed by the wisdom of a great Sage.
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A gift from sages.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Supreme Truth for any spiritual aspirant!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2018
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This small book is a revelation of unshakeable truth and one that is bound to bring you a sense of peace as it has done for myself. Highly recommended!
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5.0 out of 5 stars timeless,...
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these instructions are timeless and priceless and a direct and powerful tool for awakening.
I have downloaded this on my kindle and use it frequently for meditation.

om tat sat
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Kunal Verma
5.0 out of 5 stars Contains the essence of Advait Vedanta
Reviewed in India on October 9, 2019
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The Yoga Vashishtha exists in two forms. A long version and a short version. And then there is this book, which is an ultra short version. I am not sure how much material has even removed as this is my first reading of the Yoga Vashishtha. But it's an excellent book, touching upon the essentials of Advait Vedanta.
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