Questions tagged [yoga-vashishtha]
Yoga Vashistha is a text in which Maharishi Vashishtha gives knowledge to Shri Rama. It is in the form of conversation between the two of them.
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Which Hindu scriptures talk about multiple universes or planets? [duplicate]
The universe is split up into many island-universes, as
described in the Yoga Vashishtha 6.2.60
I saw countless creations though they did not know of one another’s
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Why is it said in Vedanta that you are not the doer of any action?
In my study of Advaita Vedanta, I have come across many references to the point that one is not the doer of any action. See for example these two verses
धर्माधर्मौ सुखं दुखं
मानसानि न ते विभो।
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Why should one do his duty?
I am studying Advaita Vedanta. According to Advaita Vedanta, this world is an illusion. It suggests one to do his duty with detachment. What I do not understand is why should one even do his duty when ...
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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.
But I haven't heard about this text like ...
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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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Was Rama Avatar a result of four different curses?
The Ramayan tells us that Lord Vishnu incarnated as Rama on the request of the demigods when the three worlds were being tormented by the tyranny of Ravan. But the Yog Vasishtha adds an interesting ...
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Is there any non-Advaita interpretation of Yoga Vasistha?
Yoga Vasistha is usually considered an advaitic text but is there any non-advatic interpretation of this holy text?
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What are the fasting rules for 'triratri vrata' followed by Lila?
Lila did a vrata for pleasing Saraswathi. Fewer details have been given in Yoga Vasista regarding the fasting rules of the vrata. The relevant excerpts regarding fasting rules are given below
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Is Yoga Vasistha accepted by non-advaitins?
If yes, which sects/schools accept it? How do they interpret the verses of advaitic import in the YV?
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What is ISKCON's view on Yoga Vasista?
This question is restricted to the view of ISKCON only and no other non-advaitic school.
Do ISKCON accept Yoga Vasistha as an authentic scripture? If no, did they cite any valid reason for that?
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