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Spiritual-Enquiry – the Yoga Vasistha
 06.02.2026

The book “The Supreme Yoga” is the teaching of the sage Vasistha imparted to Sri Rama. It contains true understanding about the creation of the world i.e. the world is nothing but the play of consciousness. the Yoga Vasistha is the greatest help to the spiritual awakening and direct experience of Truth. Vasistha demands direct observation of the mind, its motion, its notions, its reasoning, the assumed cause and the projected result. The book is a translation into English by Swami Venkatesananda of Divine Life Society, Rishikesh India. The article is primarily based on it.
 
The body is aggregate of flesh, blood etc., the mind vanishes on enquiry into its nature, self-limitation of consciousness and such other concepts are insentient (non-sense) – what is the ego? The senses exist and are engaged in self-satisfying activity all the time, the substances of the world are the substances of the world – where is the ego?
By engaging oneself in the enquiry into the nature of the self – “who am I?” the enquiry is the fire in which the very seed and roots of the tree known as Chitta (mind) are burnt completely.
The physical body is surely inert and it is certainly not the self. It is experienced only on account of the movement of thought in the mind. The organs of action are but parts of the body and hence they too are inert, being parts of the body which is inert. The sense-organs are inert, too, for they depend upon the mind for their functioning. I consider even the mind to be inert. The mind thinks and entertains notions, but it prompted to do so by the intellect, which is the determining agent. Even this intellect (buddhi) is surely inert, for it is directed by the ego-sense. From this ego-sense is inert, for it is conjured up the Jiva, just as a ghost is conjured up by the ignorant child. The Jiva is but pure consciousness clothed, as it were, by the life force, and it dwells in the heart.
It is the self which is pure consciousness that dwells as the Jiva because the consciousness becomes aware of itself as its own object. Though the self of pure consciousness, it imagines itself to be insentient and unreal on account of its perception of objects.
There is thus nothing which can be called ‘I’ and which undergoes being and non-being.
Abandon vanity, anger, impurity and violence, for great souls are not overcome by such base qualities. Remember past sorrows again and again, and with a cheerful attitude of mind enquire “who am I”?
 
Constantly enquiring into nature of the self, attain peace. This state of consciousness can be attained by the cultivation of dispassion, the study of scriptures, the instructions of a guru and by the persistent practice of enquiry. But, if the awakened intelligence is keen and sharp, you will attain it even without the other aids.
 
Enquiry is the second gate keeper to liberation. Non enquiring fool is really a storehouse of sorrow. The eye of spiritual enquiry does not lose its sight even in the midst of all activities; he who does not have this eye is indeed to be pitied. Knowledge of truth arises from such enquiry; from such knowledge there follows tranquillity in oneself; and then arises the supreme peace that passes understanding and the ending of all sorrow.
The distress of the mind is got rid of by enquiry into the nature of the self. When you have gained self-knowledge and when your consciousness has infinitely expanded, your mind no longer falls into the cesspool of the world.
 
Even as there is no oil in a rock, the diversity of sight, seer and scene or of doer, act and action, or knower, knowledge and known, does not exist in pure consciousness. Similarly, the distinction between ‘I’ and ‘You’, between the one and the many, is verbal. On enquiry, all these disappear and only the unmodified pure consciousness remains.
Spiritual Enquiry –
What is it that as ‘I’? I am not the mountain; the mountain is not mine. I am not the hill-tribe, nor the hill-tribe. This is merely called my kingdom: I abandon that notion. Now, the capital city is left. I am not this city nor it mine. That notion, too, is abandoned. Even so I abandon the notions of family relationships – wife, sons, etc.
Let me enquire into this body. I am not the inert substances like flesh and bones – nor am I the blood nor the organs of action. I am not the mind which is the root cause of this ignorant cycle of birth and death, I am not the faculty of discrimination nor am I the ego sense.
Now, what is left? What remains is the sentient Jiva. But it is involved in subject-object relationship. That which is the object of knowledge or comprehension is not the self. Thus, do I abandon that which is knowable – or the object. What now remains is the pure consciousness which is free from the shadow of doubt. I am the infinite self.
By enquiry, we attain to the supreme state of consciousness. Compassionate, yet not un-contemptuous; not avoiding the pairs of opposites and not jealous; neither intelligent nor non-intelligent; neither motivated nor non-motivated – one lives with equal vision and inner calmness.
 
Attaining Stage Beyond Happiness -
By following the attitude – “I am the space, I am the sun. I am the directions, above and below. I am the gods. I am the demons. I am all beings. I am darkness. I am earth, the oceans etc. I am the dust, the wind, the fire and all the world. I am omnipresent. How can there be anything other than me; one gains divine insight and remain firmly established in self-knowledge. By adopting this attitude, you will rise beyond joy and sorrow. 
 
Countless scenes are seen by the eyes in accordance with their natural function; why do you get involved in them? Indeed, it through repeated thinking, that this ignorant relationship is strengthened; but I shall now destroy it through right enquiry.
The mind is dead; all my worries and anxieties are dead; the demon known as ego-sense is dead, too: all this has been brought about through this mantra of enquiry. I am free and happy now.
There is no real duality. The subject exists because of the object, and the object is but a reflection of the subject: duality cannot be if there is no one, and where is the need for the notion of ‘unity’ if one alone exists? When thus real knowledge is gained by means of right enquiry and understanding, only that remains which is not expressible in words.
 
Mind & Tendencies -
The mind punishes itself by its own latent tendencies and restlessly wanders in the world. Sometimes mind experiences an imperfect awakening and it renounces the pleasures of the world without proper understanding – such renunciation itself proves to be a great source of sorrow. But when such renunciation arises out of the fulness of understanding, of wisdom born of enquiry into the nature of mind, the renunciation leads to supreme bliss. An uncontrolled mind is the source of sorrow; when it is thoroughly understood, the sorrow vanishes like mist at sunrise.
 
Delusion, craving, greed and attachment are non-existent; how can they exist when there is no duality? When bondage is non-existent, surely liberation is false, too.
 
Abandon your latent tendencies. Born of ignorance, these tendencies are hard to destroy, and they give birth to endless sorrow. Enquiry into the nature of the self-dispels the ignorance self-limiting tendency. In fact, the very desire to undertake this enquiry is able to bring about a change. Austerities and such other practices are of no use in this. When the mind is purified of its past by arising of wisdom, it abandons its previous tendencies. 
 
How to cultivate Dispassion - 
  1. Day by day self-enquiry – generates dispassion.
  2. He is disinterested in the activities of the market place but engage himself in meritorious activities. He is afraid of sin. His speech is appropriate to the occasion, soft, truthful and sweet. He gathers scriptures whenever and wherever he finds them and studies them.
  3. Then Vicara-enquiry – He eagerly resorts to the company of holy ones who are well versed in the scriptures and in spiritual practices. He abandons evils like vanity, jealousy, delusion and greed. From the preceptors he learns all the secrets of yoga.
  4. Next state is Asamsanga – non-attachment or freedom. He roams the forests in seclusion and strives to quieten the mind. Adherence to the scriptures and to virtuous conduct bestows upon him the faculty of seeing the truth. The non-attachment or freedom is of two types, the ordinary and the superior. One who practises the first type of freedom feels, “I am neither the doer, nor the enjoyer. I neither affect others nor an I afflicted by others. All this happens on account of past karma, under this aegis of God. I do nothing whether there is pain or pleasure, good fortune or calamity.
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  5. Philosophers of Vaishnavism Movement – on 09.02.2018
  6. Vaishnava Bhakts – on 2.3.2018  
  7. Ashtavakra – the Self-Realised Saint - on 15.12.2018
  8. Jai Shree Hanuman – the Chiranjeevi - on 22.12.2018
  9. Jai Bajrangbali – Perfect combination of Power, Intellect & Devotion - 30.12.2018
  10. Shree Hanuman – the Sankat Mochan - 27.01.2019
  11. Emergence of various forms Deities in Hinduism - 16.03.2019
  12. God (Brahman) – The Hindu Perspective -22.04.2020
  13. ​Shri Krishna, the Almighty - 08.08.2020
  14. Sri Madhvacharya, the dualist - 29.08.2020
  15. ​Sri Rama, the Almighty - 24.10.2020
  16. ​Sri Rama, the Historical Being - 31.10.2020
  17. Sri Ramakrishna – the Incarnation - 28.11.2020
  18. ​Swami Vivekananda – the Monk -16/01/2021
  19. Yogeshwar Shri Krishna, the Purnaavtara -07.02.2021
  20. Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu & a brief story of his life - 27.02.2021
  21. ​Sri Rama & Sri Rama Rajya - 29.01.2022
  22. Archaeological Footprints of Hinduism – Shree Rama & Shree Krishna Ek Yatharth (Reality) - 12.02.2022
  23. ​Shivalinga – Shiva Purana - 14.07.2022
  24. The greatness of Jyotirlingas and their Upalingas - Shiva Purana – 23.07.2022 
  25. ​Tridevi - 30.09.2022
  26. ​Incarnations of Shiva – Shiva Purana - 18.03.2023
  27. Vedic Deities - 14.10.2023
  28. Symbolism of Shiva - 25.11.2023
  29. Shiva, the bestower of blessings – Shiva Purana
    ​- 02.12.2023
  30. The greatness of Shiva – Shiva Purana - 09.12.2023
  31. Ancient Indian Scientists, the first timer in Science & Technology – 11.05.2024​ 
  32. The Shiva for Creation, Sustenance & Dissolution – Shiva Purana - 25.05.2024
  33. The conduct of Sanyasi – Shiva Puran - 12.10.2024
  34. Agni, the Vedic Deity - 23.10.2024
  35. Indra, the King of Vedic Deities - 29.10.2024
  36. Trimurti and their relevance in Modern World - 24.10.2025
  37. Aryabhata – Father of Mathematics - 12.12.2025
  38. Worship of Tulsi (Holy Basil) - 19.12.2025

Travel & Teeratha
  1. Shiv Dham – a way to moksha – on 08.10.2018
  2. Popular ancient Temples of Shree Vishnu & its Avatars – 09.02.2018
  3. Hindu Temples – The Charging Stations – on 21.02.2018
  4. Temples of Shree Hanuman - 13.04.2019
  5. Teerath or Pilgrimage in Hinduism & Divinity-08.06.2019
  6. Popular Temples in Hindustan - 10.08.2019
  7. Ancient Hindu Temples in India - 25.02.2022
  8. Sacred Rivers in Bharat & Shiva Purana - 11.06.2022
  9. Jyotirlinga Somnath – Shiva Purana - 27.07.2022
  10. ​Jyotirlinga Mallikarjuna – Shiva Purana - 30.07.2022
  11. Jyotirlinga Mahakala or Mahakaleshwar – Shiva Purana - 06.08.2022
  12. ​Jyotirlinga Kashi Vishwanath – Shiva Purana - 13.08.2022
  13. Jyotirlinga Oṃkareshvara or Omkareshwar – Shiva Purana - 27.08.2022
  14. ​Jyotirlinga Kedareshvara – Shiva Purana - 02.09.2022
  15. Jyotirlinga Rameshwaram Ramanatha Swamy – Shiva Purana - 12.09.2022
  16. Jyotirlinga Tryambakshevara – Shiva Purana - 17.09.2022
  17. Jyotirlinga Vaidyanatheshvara – Shiva Purana - 24.09.2022
  18. Jyotirlinga Bhimeshvara or Bhimashankar – Shiva Purana -08.10.2022
  19. Amarnath Shiva Linga Dham - 22.10.2022
  20. Jyotirlinga Ghushmesha or Grishneshwar - Shiva Purana - 20.10.2022
  21. Jyotirlinga Nageshwara – Shiva Purana - 05.11.2022
  22. Ancient Hindu Temples - the centres of prosperity of Hindu civilization - 10.10.2025
     
festivals
  1. Raksha Bandhan – on 09.10.2017
  2. Haryali Teej – on 09.10.2017
  3. Vasant (or Basant) Panchami – on 05.02.2018
  4. Gudi Padwa – on 17.03.2018
  5. Ram Navami – on 17.03.2018
  6. Baisakhi – on 31.03.2018
  7. Holi – Festival of Colours, love & Friendship – on 07.04.2018
  8. Makar Sakranti – Festival of kites, bullfights & bonfires - on 07.04.2018
  9. Krishna Janamashtmi – Birthday of Shree Krishna – 21.04.2018
  10. Ganesh Chaturthi – Festival for wisdom & Prosperity – 21.04.2018
  11. Navaratri – Festival of victory of good over evil – 28.04.2018
  12. Vijay Dashmi or Dussehra – 09.05.2018
  13. Bhai Dooj – Festival of Brothers & Sisters – 06.05.2018
  14. Why Festivals –tool of celebrations – 19.08.2018
  15. Pitra Paksha (Shraddha)–a Period for departed Ancestors - 06.10.2018
  16. Hindu Festivals nurture Relations - 07.08.2021
  17. ​Maha Shivaratri – the festival of auspiciousness - 01.03.2022
  18. The greatness of Mahabala Shivalinga – Shiva Purana - 29.09.2023​
  19. The greatness of Shivaratri – Shiva Purana - 10.08.2025
  20. Reverence of Ancestors for Prosperity - 19.09.2025

ancient wisdom stories
  1. Story of Nachiketa & Yama – The Soul & Brahman – Kathopnishad - 17.06.2018
  2. Story of Shukdevji & King Janaka – The detachment – Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapurana, - 01.07.2018
  3. Samundra Manthan during journey of life – Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapurana – 27.04.2019
  4. Story of Yajnavalkya, Janaka and 1000 cows – Bhadranyaka Upanishad - 31.08.2019
  5. The stories of 24 Avatars of Bhagwan Vishnu – Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapurana - 28.09.19
  6. The Story of Atamdev and Dhundhukari – Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapurana - 12.10.2019
  7. The Story of Gajendra Moksha – Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapurana - 27.10.2019
  8. The story of Namdev ji and Shri Vitdalnath ji – Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapurana - 02.11.19
  9. The story of Kali and Parikshit – Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapurana - 09.11.2019
  10. The story of Ajamil – Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapurana - 25.11.2019
  11. The Story of Namdev ji and a dog – Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapurana - 01.12.2019
  12. The Story of Jad Bharata (जड़ भरत) and Deer – Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapurana - 14.12.2019
  13. The Story of Eknath Maharaj & a Muslim – Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapurana - 20.12.2019
  14. The Story of Sati Anusuya – Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapurana - 28.12.2019
  15. Story of Pundalik & Vitthal at Pandharpur – Skand Purana 12.01.2020
  16. Story of Ambreesh – Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapurana - 18.01.2020
  17. Story of Dattatreya and Yaduraja – Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapurana - 01.02.2020
  18. The Story of Dhruv – Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapurana - 08.01.2020
  19. The Story of prahlad and Hiranyakashipu – Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapurana - 22.02.2020
  20. The dialogues between Prahlad and Shri Narsingh Swamy – Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapurana - 29.02.2020
  21. Story of Bhagwan Vaman and Bali – Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapurana - 14.03.2020
  22. The Short Stories from Bhagwat Mahapurana on Bhakti – 17.10.2020
  23. The Story of King Harischandra – Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapurana - 21.11.2020
  24. Celebrated Stories of Self-Surrender – 08.01.2022
  25. The Story of creation of universe – Shiv Purana – 20.03.2022
  26. The story of slaying Madhu & Kaitabha by Ma Mahakali – Sri Durga Saptashati (Chapter 1) – 06.04.2022
  27. Incarnation of Ambika and the story of slaying of army of Mahishasura and Mahishasura – Sri Durga Saptashati (Chapter 2 & 3) – 07.04.2022
  28. The story of slaying Dhumralochana, Chaṇḍa, Muṇḍa and Raktabija – Sri Durga Saptashati (Chapter 6, 7 & 8) – 29.04.2022
  29. The Story of slaying of Shumbha & Nishumbha – Sri Durga Saptashati (Chapter 9 & 10)
  30. The story of dispute of Brahma and Vishnu – Shiva Purana - 04.06.2022
  31. The Story of Guṇanidhi – Shiva Purana - 18.06.2022
  32. The story of Narada and his arrogance – Shiva Purana - 02.07.2022
  33. ​The story of birth of Sati & wedding with Shiva – Shiva Purana - 12.11.2022
  34. Story of Engagement of Parvati with Shiva – Shiva Purana - 19.11.2022
  35. The story of Sandhya & her marriage with Vasishta – Shiva Purana - 26.11.2022
  36. The Story of Parvati-Jatila dialogue – Shiva Purana - 03.12.2022
  37. ​The story of divine sports of Shiva to test Parvati’s Parents – Shiva Purana - 10.12.02022
  38. The Story of Anaraṇya and his daughter – Shiva Purana - 17.12.022
  39. Story of Wedding of Parvati with Shiva – Shiva Purana - 24.12.2022
  40. The story of birth of Kartikeya and his crowning – Shiva Purana - 31.12.2022
  41. The story of birth of Ganesh & crowning as chief of Ganas – Shiva Purana - 07.01.2023
  42. ​The story of slaying of Taraka by Kartikeya – Shiva Purana - 14.01.2023
  43. Wedding of Sri Ganesh – Shiva Purana - 21.01.2023
  44. The Story of Kashyap, Diti & their grandson Tareka – Shiva Purana - 28.01.2023
  45. The story of Tripura (the three cities) - Shiva Purana - 04.02.2023
  46. ​The story of Jalandhara & Vrinda – Shiva Purana - 11.02.2023
  47. ​The story of Shankhacuda – Shiva Purana - 18.02.2023
  48. The Story of Durvasa Rishi & King Ambrasia – Shiva Purana - 25.03.2023
  49. The story of Birth of Hanuman – Shiva Purana
    ​- 01.04.2023
  50. The story of Incarnation as Agnishvara -Shiva Purana - 08.04.2023
  51. Incarnation of Shiva as Pippalada – Shiva Purana - 22.04.2023
  52. ​Incarnation of Shiva as Vaishyantha – Shiva Purana -29.04.2023
  53. Incarnation of Shiva as Yatinatha Hamsa – Shiva Purana - 06.05.2023
  54. Incarnation of Shiva as Krsnadashana – Shiva Purana - 13.05.2023
  55. Incarnation of Shiva as Dviwshvara – Shiva Purana - 19.05.2023
  56. Incarnation of Shiva as Avadhuteshvara – Shiva Purana - 29.05.2023
  57. Incarnation of Shiva as Bhikuuvarya – Shiva Purana - 03.06.2023
  58. Incarnation of Shiva as Jatila – Shiva Purana - 10.06.2023
  59. Incarnation of Shiva as Sureshvara – Shiva Purana - 18.06.2023
  60. Incarnation of Shiva as Ashvattaman - Shiva Purana - 25.06.2023
  61. Incarnation of Shiva as Sunartakanata – Shiva Purana - 15.07.2023
  62. Incarnation of Shiva as Saintly Brahmin – Shiva Purana - 05.08.2023
  63. Story of Incarnation of kirata – Shiva Purana - 12.08.2023
  64. Story of instruction of Vyasa in the context of Siva’s incarnation as Kirata – Shiva Purana - 19.08.2023
  65. Story of the description of Arjuna’s penance – Shiva Purana - 26.08.2023
  66. The story of penance of Anasuya and Atri – Shiva Purana -10.09.2023
  67. The story of the greatness of Nandikeshvara – Shiva Purana - 16.09.2023
  68. The story of origin of Vaṭukas – Shiva Purana - 23/09/2023
  69. The greatness of Mahabala Shivalinga – Shiva Purana – 29.09.2023
  70. The story of a hunter & Shivaratri – Shiva Purana -07.10.2023
  71. The story Acquisition of Sudarshan Chakra by Vishnu Bhagwan – Shiva Purana - 16.12.2023
  72. ​Story of Upamanyu – Shiva Purana - 18.05.2024
Sri Krishna & Shrimad Bhagavad Gita

  1. Bhagavad Gita - Decision Making - 12.10.2018
  2. The Bhagavad Gita – the Karma Yoga - 26.10.2018
  3. The Bhagavad Gita – Creation & Dissolution of Universe - 02.11.2018
  4. The Bhagavad Gita – Path of Jnana Yoga (ज्ञान योग) - 12.11.2018
  5. The Bhagavad Gita – Path of Devotion & Bhakti Yoga (भक्ति योग) - 17.11.2018
  6. The Bhagavad Gita – the Dhyan or Raja or Kriya Yoga (राज योग / ध्यान योग) - 23.11.2018
  7. The Bhagavad Gita – the Sanyasa Yoga (सन्यास योग) - 01.12.2018
  8. The Shrimad Bhagavad Gita – Varnas or Caste-System - 05.01.2019
  9. The Bhagavad Gita – the Karma Yogi - 20.01.2019
  10. Who is Almighty - The Bhagavad Gita - 17.02.2019
  11. Who is Sant or Sattvika Person -The Shrimad Bhagavad Gita – 02.03.2019
  12. Who is Ascetic (तपस्वी) - The Bhagavad Gita - 20.04.2019
  13. ​Who is Demonic Person - The Shrimad Bhagavad Gita - 28.05.2019
  14. Who is Devotee (भक्त) - The Bhagavad Gita - 22.06.2019
  15. Who is Royal (Rajasica) Person - The Shrimad Bhagavad Gita ​- 21.07.2019
  16. Who is Person of Wisdom - The Shrimad Bhagavad Gita - 03.08.2019
  17. The Stories of BalKrishna in Gokul - 02.05.2020
  18. The Stories of Balkrishna in Vrindavan - 9.5.20
  19. The Story of Goverdhan Lila of Shri Krishna - 16.05.2020
  20. The Story of Maha Raas of Shri Krishna and Gopis - 23.05.2020
  21. The Spiritual Love of Radha-Krishna - 30.05.2020
  22. Story of Akroor’s visit to Gokul - 06.06.2020
  23. ​The Stories of Shri Krishna in Mathura -13.06.2020
  24. Story of Sukhiya Malin (florist) - 20.06.2020
  25. The Story of Uddhav and Gopis - 27.06.2020
  26. The Story of marriage of Rukmani and Shri Krishna - 04.07.20220​
  27. The story of Satyabhama and Tulsi leaf - 11.07.2020​
  28. 16,108 Weddings of Shri Krishna -18.07.2020​
  29. The Story of Sudama & Shri Krishna​-25.7.2020
  30. Sixteen Kalas of Sri Krishna - 09.01.2026
Sri Ram & Ramcharitramanas
  1. Sri Ram Charitra Manas (Code of Spiritual Knowledge) – on 09.10.2017
  2. Who is Bhakt (Devotee) – 09,10,2017
  3. Bhakt v/s Gyani & Vairagi – 09.10.2017
  4. Bhakti (Devotion) – on 09.10.2017
  5. Gyan (Spiritual Wisdom) – on 09.10.2017
  6. Who is Happy Person – on 09.10.2017
  7. What is Maya (Illusion) – 09.10.2017
  8. Navdha Bhakti (nine forms of Devotion) – 09.10.2017
  9. Saint v/s Wicked – 09.10.2017
  10. Attributes of Saint (संत) – on 09.10.2017
  11. Who is Vairagi (Dispassion)
  12. Why chanting of Sunder-Kanda so popular - 27.07.2019
  13. Story of Rishi Vishwamitra & Shri Rama - 04.04.2020
  14. Story of Shabri & Shri Rama - 11.04.2020

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