Yoga Vashishtha 1.32.1–14
(Transformative force of Rama's words)
श्रीवाल्मीकिरुवाच ।
वदत्येवं मनोमोहविनिवृत्तिकरं वचः।
रामे राजीवपत्राक्षे तस्मिन्राजकुमारके ॥ १ ॥
सर्वे बभूवुस्तत्रस्था विस्मयोत्फुल्ललोचनाः ।
भिन्नाम्बरा देहरुहैर्गिरः श्रोतुमिवोद्धुरैः ॥ २ ॥
विरागवासनापास्तसमस्त भववासनाः ।
मुहूर्तममृताम्भोधिवीचीविलुलिता इव ॥ ३ ॥
ता गिरो रामभद्रस्य तस्य चित्रार्पितैरिव।
संश्रुताः श्रृणुकैरन्तरानन्दपदपीवरैः ॥ ४ ॥
वसिष्ठविश्वामित्राद्यैर्मुनिभिः संसदि स्थितैः ।
जयन्तधृष्टिप्रमुखैर्मन्त्रिभिर्मन्त्रकोविदैः ॥ ५ ॥
नृपैर्दशरथप्रख्यैः पौरैः पारशवादिभिः।
सामन्तै राजपुत्रैश्च ब्राह्मणैर्ब्रह्मवादिभिः ॥ ६ ॥
तथा भृत्यैऽरमात्यैश्च पञ्जरस्थैश्च पक्षिभिः ।
क्रीडामृगैर्गतस्पन्दैस्तुरंगैस्त्यक्त चर्वणैः ॥ ७ ॥
कौसल्याप्रमुखैश्चैव निजवातायनस्थितैः।
संशान्तभूषणारावैरस्पन्दैर्वनितागणैः ॥ ८॥
उद्यानवल्लीनिलयैर्विटङ्कनिल यैरपि।
अक्षुब्धपक्षततिभिर्विहङ्गैर्विरतारवैः ॥ ९॥
सिद्धैर्नभश्चरैश्चैव तथा गन्धर्वकिन्नरैः।
नारदव्यासपुलहप्रमुखैर्मुनिपुङ्गवैः ॥ १०॥
अन्यैश्च देवदेवेशविद्याधरमहोरगैः ।
रामस्य ता विचित्रार्था महोदारा गिरः श्रुताः ॥ ११ ॥
अथ तूष्णीं स्थितवति रामे राजीवलोचने।
तस्मिन्रघुकुलाकाशशशाङ्के शशिसुन्दरे ॥ १२ ॥
साधुवादगिरा सार्धं सिद्धसार्थसमीरिता।
वितानकसमा व्योम्नः पौष्पी वृष्टिः पपात ह ॥ १३ ॥
मन्दारकोशविश्रान्तभ्रमर द्वन्द्वनादिनी।
मधुरामोदसौन्दर्यमुदितोन्मदमानवा ॥ १४ ॥
Maharishi Valmiki said:
1. "Thus spoke Rama, the lotus-eyed prince, with words that dispel the delusion of the mind."
2. "All those present there were wide-eyed with astonishment, their bodies adorned with divine garments, eager to hear his words as if drawn by them."
3. "Free from worldly desires and purified by dispassion, they were momentarily swayed like waves on the ocean of nectar."
4. "The words of the Noble Rama, as if adorned with wondrous meanings, were listened to by the Wise with Inner Joy and profound understanding."
5. "Sages like Vasishta and Vishvamitra, seated in the assembly, along with ministers like Jayanta and Dhrishti, skilled in counsel, heard them."
6. "Kings like Dasharatha, citizens, vassals, princes, and Brahmins well-versed in Vedic Knowledge also listened."
7. "So did the attendants, courtiers, caged birds, playful deer that stood still, and horses that ceased chewing."
8. "Kausalya and other women, stationed at their windows, silent with ornaments stilled, were absorbed in listening."
9. "Even the birds in the garden creepers, with unmoving wings and hushed voices, were attentive."
10. "Siddhas, celestial beings, Gandharvas, Kinnaras, and eminent sages like Narada, Vyasa, and Pulaha heard his words."
11. "Other Divine beings, gods, Vidyadharas, and great serpents also listened to Rama’s lofty and profound words."
12. "When Rama, the lotus-eyed moon of the Raghu dynasty, radiant as the moon, fell silent."
13. "A shower of flowers, accompanied by the praises of Siddhas, fell from the heavens like a canopy of blossoms."
14. "The air was filled with the humming of bees resting in Mandara flowers, and the sweet fragrance enchanted the hearts of all."
Summary of the Teachings
These verses from the Yoga Vasishta describe a profound moment where Prince Rama, with his insightful and dispassionate words, captivates an assembly of diverse beings, including Sages, kings, citizens, and even animals and celestial entities. The teachings embedded in these verses highlight the power of wisdom and spiritual discourse to transcend worldly attachments and evoke universal awe. Rama’s words are portrayed as a transformative force, capable of dispelling mental delusion and fostering a state of inner clarity and joy. This reflects the core Yogic principle that true understanding arises from detachment (vairagya) and insight into the impermanent nature of worldly existence.
The vivid imagery of the assembly—comprising humans, animals, and celestial beings—underscores the universal appeal and impact of Rama’s speech.
The attentive silence of all, from Sages like Vasishta to caged birds and motionless deer, illustrates the magnetic quality of Spiritual Truth, which resonates across all levels of existence. This suggests that the Wisdom Rama imparts is not limited to human intellect but touches the Essence of all creation, aligning with the Yoga Vasishta’s emphasis on the Unity of Consciousness and the interconnectedness of all Beings.
Rama’s discourse, described as adorned with wondrous meanings, reflects the philosophical depth of the Yoga Vasishta, which seeks to guide the seeker toward liberation (moksha) through Self-Inquiry and the Realization of the Self. The reference to dispassion (vairagya) and the purification of worldly desires points to the text’s teaching that Realization is attained by relinquishing attachment to transient phenomena. The metaphor of waves on an ocean of nectar suggests a temporary but profound experience of Bliss and clarity, hinting at the potential for enlightenment when the mind is freed from delusion.
The celestial response, with flowers raining from the heavens and the hum of bees in fragrant Mandara blossoms, symbolizes Divine approval and the harmony of the Cosmos with Rama’s teachings. This imagery reinforces the idea that True Wisdom aligns with the natural order and evokes a response from the Universe itself. It reflects the Yoga Vasishta’s view that the pursuit of Truth elevates the individual and harmonizes their existence with the Cosmic Reality, creating a ripple effect of inspiration and reverence.
In essence, these verses encapsulate the transformative power of Spiritual Wisdom as exemplified by Rama’s words. They emphasize the importance of introspection, detachment, and the pursuit of Higher Knowledge to overcome the illusions of the mind. The universal attentiveness to Rama’s speech highlights the timeless and all-encompassing nature of these teachings, which guide individuals toward Realization by fostering an understanding of the Eternal Self beyond the ephemeral world.
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