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

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

by Valmiki

EN·~7 hours·44 chapters

Chapters

44 total

Transcriber’s Notes

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THE YOGA-VÁSISHTHA MAHÁRÁMÁYANA OF VÁLMÍKI

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CONTENTS OF THE THIRD VOLUME.

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CHAPTER LIV. Quiescence of Uddálaka.

19:00

CHAPTER LV. Transcendentalism of Uddálaka.

7:10

CHAPTER LVI. Investigation into Meditation and Contemplation.

14:13

CHAPTER LVII. Negation of Dualism.

6:31

CHAPTER LVIII. Legend of Suraghu; and Admonition of Mándavya.

10:05

CHAPTER LIX. Tranquility of Suraghu.

9:08

CHAPTER LX. Extinction of Suraghu.

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Delve into a timeless dialogue that explores the depths of consciousness through the lens of ancient Indian philosophy. This volume presents the Upasama and Nirvána sections, where sages like Uddálaka and Suraghu guide seekers toward inner stillness, questioning the nature of duality and the fleeting world of sensations. Their conversations weave together stories, meditative techniques, and incisive reflections on the mind’s tendency to cling, offering a roadmap to quietude and self‑realization.

The translation captures the subtle elegance of the original Sanskrit, preserving nuanced terms while making the teachings accessible to modern ears. Listeners will encounter vivid analogies—such as comparing the cosmos to an ocean—and practical counsel on mastering breath, body, and thought. As each chapter unfolds, the text invites you to contemplate the balance between intellectual insight and experiential peace, laying a foundation for a deeper, more liberated way of being.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (408K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

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

Release date

Jul 2, 2023

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Valmiki

Valmiki

Best known as the traditional author of the Ramayana, this ancient sage is remembered in Indian tradition as the “first poet,” a storyteller whose work shaped centuries of literature, religion, and performance.

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