I wanted to become a teacher (I had just met BAWA). BUT I was playing chess for the western railways and they also made me work for half a day. My dad was mad at me because I was giving him ample signs of quitting job. I was also "trying" to get a girl fall in love with me!? I was in a mess, complete mess.
It was during that time that in one of the satsangs I heard Guruji asking all of us to read the Yoga Vasistha daily. My brother Saleel bought a copy of it and I started reading it.. daily.
"He who listens to and reflects upon the exposition of this scripture enjoys unfathomable wisdom, firm conviction and imperturbable coolness of spirit"
I read this sentence in the introduction of the book and at that point of time I definitely wanted to be one of the "HE" who enjoyed "coolness of spirit" among other things. In the next four years I read the whole scripture 4 times without a break. I still continue to read it and it has become a part of my life. Every time just a few moments of reading, gets my scattered mind back and something in me consolidates.
YOGA VASISTHA aligns me with the very fundamental reason of my being on a spiritual path, of having a Guru in life. It gets my mind to contemplate on things that are worth contemplating. All mundane issues drop off and meditation becomes deeper.
The next post is going to be all about some Unfiltered, direct, inspiring and exceptionally beautiful quotes from the Yoga Vasistha.
Jaigurudev!
Rashmin
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20 comments:
Faith Lasts said...
I am on Chapter 16.
Was going to search in bawa's blog about his post on the Holy Book and Voila Got yours
Thankyou for sharing bhaiya
Love
jai gurudeva
komal said...
looking forward to your next post then rashmin bhaiya.. i do read yog vasisht and its quite inspiring .. just got the book quite recently
atmarati avirodhena said...
woww ..im definitely going to get myself a copy and read it :)
thank you :)
lots of love
tanu
Faith Lasts said...
Bhaiya kindly read my latest post. Its beautiful. I 'd be very happy if I could have your reaction as well :-)
Jai Gurudev
vishesh said...
whoooooooooo .....
really lookin fwd to that post i am . . . :-)
Anonymous said...
This is almost the 5th time i am being recommended this book!!
i should be taking it up soon!
TechJobs said...
Waiting for ur next post :)
Anonymous said...
thank you Rashmin
where can i get a copy? there may be many versions ... abridged or other people's "versions" or commentaries ... can someone guide me as to where to get it...
Jai Gurudev!
Anonymous said...
hi! even i am reading the book these days.eagerly waiting for your next post.
hrishikesh said...
haanji
spectacular,awesome,ultimate
when you read it, what ever it quotes the mind says yes this is how it is. so true.
effortlessly goes into meditation;)
i love the blog and what you write please write more often
Anonymous said...
U make us to wait a lot for ur post..
:(
Madhan
Abhay Karnataki said...
wow!
looking forward for the quotes!
Random Reflections said...
Yoga Vasishta ! What would the last 6 months have been without it ! Oh......I have really experienced something deep and profound at the same time immensely practical . So easy to control the senses after reading some lines. Yoga Vasishta - Not just a book , a GURU's blessing.
Outside India, the divine shops dont seem to have it. This is what I have .
http://www.amazon.com/Concise-Yoga-Vasistha-Swami-Venkatesananda/dp/087395954X/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1232801862&sr=8-2
Jai Guru Dev,
healingvibes said...
bhaiyya some one is in need of yesplu teacher... i just thought of forwarding this to you...jaigurudev
Jgd !
We plan a Yes!+ course in a University for around 100+ students on regular yearly basis.
The Uni has already given grant of 100% course fee waiver on its part for most of them.
See if you know the following queries: (Kindly substantiate with contact person and number)
1. What is the least that Art of Living takes as registration donation for each student for Yes!+ under its own clauses as is existent with Part 1 Basic course.
(I am aware 2000/- INR onwards in cities in India is existent as of now!)
2. Any Yes!+ teacher whom you know personally in Maharashtra/AP/any other state who is willing
to take this course here (Maharashtra) with the above criteria.
Kindly reach me on 99490 36008 / sujeet.charugulla@gmail.com asap.
We already have the hall, students, intro-session, permissions already arranged for 9th-15th Feb 2009.
Looking forward in urgent anticipation,
Dr Sujeet
Do Fwd this to other Yes!+ groups/contacts/teachers in your list.
Unknown said...
you are really great in getting people interested in anything by your beutiful and impeccable observation and writing about it. :)
Random Reflections said...
@Jaimin : Guruji has recommended the version by Swami Venkatesananda. In India the Divine shops have an Indian edition. Intenationally you can get it on amazon.com . I have posted the URL in a previous post on this same thread.
Jai Gurudev,
Anonymous said...
@Random Reflections: Thanks! I will try a Divine Shop.
Jai Gurudev
Unknown said...
Listening and practicing the teachings of Shri Yog Vasisht Maharamayan is said to be the straight path to self realization
Live Broadcasting daily at 9.30 PM IST, previously recorded sessions also available
To listen visit: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/YogVashisht
Anand said...
Beautiful. I feel exactly the same about Yoga Vasistha.
Anonymous said...
I really like when people are expressing their opinion and thought. So I like the way you are writing