(6) The relationship between an occult Guru and his Sishya or disciple (as appears from the story of Sikhidwaja). (7) The experiences of those persons (who are able to ele vate themselves b... Read more
This work is, in the words of Madame Blavatsky, “ meant for the few only/ In the phraseology of this work, it is in- tended neither for those Ajnanis (or the worldly-minded), who welter in t... Read more
There YOGA-VASISHTA LAGHU-(the smaller) BY K. Narayanaswami Aiyar INTRODUCTION I. VAIRAGGYA-PRAKARANA the mental despondency of Rama i. The Story of Sukha II. MUMUKSHU-PRAKARANA – the... Read more
Only by duly listening to the description of the Tattvas does the soul, O King, become conversant with the principles. Learned scholars speak about twenty-five principles. Never does a perso... Read more
Indeed this (another) fellow is free from impurities. It is clear. I am also like him then. Owing to ignorance and delusion, I have acted like this (followed whoever is with me). I have rema... Read more
It has unity and diversity in the same manner as in the case of Prakrti. It has unity at the time of annihilation, and multiplicity owing to activity. The Atman evolves Prakrti at the time o... Read more
The persons, who are unenlightened, do not understand the enlightened and the Un-manifest one. They think that the manifest is identical with the Un-manifest. This principle is perfect, but... Read more
As one is not enlightened, one considers the atman that is imperishable, to be perishable. Thus, owing to the state of not being enlightened and because unenlightened persons are resorted to... Read more
Men perform meritorious deeds of various kinds with a desire for welfare. The types of meritorious rites are varied. Some wear fur-clothes; some lie down on the ground; and some are seated i... Read more
O holy One! I wish to hear about the great Eternal Brahman from whom men of intellect never return. What is it that is called Kshara since this universe dissolves therein (in the Brahman)? W... Read more
