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Right Understanding and Right Effort:

Scriptural Verses from the Yoga Vasishtha

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The Yoga Vasishtha, one of India’s most revered scriptural texts, contains the sage Vasishtha’s instructions to Lord Rama in response to his questions about the nature of life and ways to rise above illusion and gain knowledge of the Self.

Verse I from Yoga Vasistha
Verse II from Yoga Vasistha
Verse III from Yoga Vasistha
Verse IV from Yoga Vasistha
Verse V from Yoga Vasistha
Verse VI from Yoga Vasistha

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    By putting into practice the guidance given in all the verses, I have experienced that my mind can be freed from its repetitive patterns and unwanted thoughts, and I can anchor my heart in the sea of tranquility within. Thus, meditation and worship are not restricted to my morning practice in the meditation room— my ordinary day-to-day activities become uninterrupted satsang moments, dyed with the colors of my inner light.

    Instead of drifting through my life in a daze, consumed by thoughts of what could have been or planning those things which are out of my control, recognizing the Supreme Self within and without allows me to approach my life with greater clarity and peace of mind.

    Punta del Este, Uruguay

    It is astonishing to me to see how this ancient scripture speaks to our present times. I feel such connection when I read about the great effort it takes to direct the mind.
     
    One of the practices that helps me direct my mind is chanting. The effort to focus my mind on the discipline of chanting is very rewarding. It creates an atmosphere of happiness that my mind enjoys.
     
    Thank you so much, beloved Gurumayi, for bringing us these timeless scriptures.

    New York, USA

    Seeing Gurumayi ji in these photos makes me feel that I can touch her presence in my heart, the feeling is that real!
     
    In my meditation this morning, I had also felt Gurumayi ji’s lively presence. So when I saw these images, I reconnected with my meditation experience, and was filled with an abundance of love.
     
    Thank you, Gurumayi ji, for your presence in my life and for this beautiful experience.

    New Delhi, India

    The moment I saw Gurumayi ji doing mantra japa with the japa mala, I observed my own breath and heard myself repeating "Om Namah Shivaya." 
     
    Thank you, Gurumayi ji, for your darshan in this month of June.

    Thane, India

    What a beautiful image of Gurumayi ji holding the baby! I felt as if I were also being supported by Gurumayi ji in her hands. And the beautiful dew drops on the petals in the photo of the rose made my heart happy.
     
    Thank you, Gurumayi ji, for these beautiful images of nature and for your darshan .

    Thane, India