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Prahlada ruled kingdom being a jivan muktha
Yoga Vasistha contains the story of Prahlada in detail. It is present in Upasama khanda.
The important point needed for this question is that Prahlada rules his kingdom till the end of the kalpa being ...
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Are there any pandemics (like covid-19) in scriptures other than the one by Visuchi
Yoga Vasistha contains the story of Visuchika and the details of pandemic caused by her.
Visuchika killed many humans for several years by entering through nostrils of human in form of very small ...
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Universe inside atom in Hinduism (Sanatana dharma)
Sanatana dharma says that universe can exist inside atoms.
Yoga Vasistha, a scripture of Sanatana dharma, mentions across its body about the universe(s) inside atoms.
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Is Yog Vasistha authentic scripture?
Yoga Vasistha is claimed to be written by Valmiki ji.
The first written copy of Yog Vasistha is estimated around 6th century according to Wikipedia.
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What do the scriptures say about the eight generals of Lord Rama?
I am currently reading the Yog Vasishth and it is throwing up a lot of interesting details. In Chapter 2 of Book 1 we find the following statement:
28-29 The eight ministers of Rama — Dhrishta, ...
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What were the 7 previous births of Brahmarishi Vasishtha?
The Yog Vasishtha narrates the fascinating story of an immortal crow named Bhushunda who is met by Brahmarishi Vasisth. In Chapter 22 while reminiscing about his past lives, the divine crow tells ...
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What are the mantras using which Kak Bhushundi survived the Pralaya?
The Yog Vasishtha narrates the fascinating story of an immortal crow named Bhushunda who is met by Brahmarishi Vasisth. In the course of their conversation the rishi asks him how he has managed to ...
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