
audiobook
by Valmiki
THE YOGA-VASISHTHA MAHARAMAYANA OF VALMIKI
CONTENTS OF NIRVÁNA-PRAKARANA.
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
CHAPTER VII.
CHAPTER VIII.
In this richly layered portion of the ancient Yoga‑Vasistha, the sage Vāsishtha guides seekers through a series of deep conversations that illuminate the nature of the mind, the stubborn grip of ignorance, and the path toward lasting tranquility. Listeners encounter vivid allegories—such as the sprawling arbor of delusion and the timeless wanderings of the sage Bhusunda—each designed to reveal how calm awareness can dissolve the restless tides of desire and fear.
The narrative weaves philosophical inquiry with poetic storytelling, exploring the unity of the divine, the fleeting illusion of worldly existence, and the gentle practice of internal worship. As the discourse unfolds, it invites a meditative listening experience, encouraging the audience to pause, reflect, and taste the quiet joy that arises when the intellect rests in the spaciousness of true knowledge.
Language
en
Duration
~22 hours (1277K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Juliet Sutherland, windproof, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2014-08-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

Tradition remembers him as the sage behind the Ramayana, one of the foundational epics of Indian literature. Revered as the Adi Kavi, or “first poet,” he stands at the beginning of a storytelling tradition that has shaped religious and literary culture for centuries.
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