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Yoga Vashishtha 2.3.25–36
(Metaphysical and Spiritual insights about the Nature of Existence)
श्रीवसिष्ठ उवाच ।
ब्राह्मी द्वासप्ततिस्त्रैता आसीदस्ति भविष्यति ।
स एवान्यश्च लोकाश्च त्वं चाहं चेति वेदयहम् ॥ २५ ॥
क्रमेणास्य मुनेरित्थं व्यासस्याद्भुतकर्मणः ।
संलक्ष्यतेऽवतारोऽयं दशमो दीर्घदर्शिनः ॥ २६ ॥
अभूम व्यासवाल्मीकियुक्ता वयमनेकशः ।
अभूम वयमेवेमे बहुशश्च पृथक्पृथक् ॥ २७ ॥
अभूम् वयमेवेमे सदृशा इतरे विदः ।
अभूम वयमेवेमे नानाकारा समाशयाऽ ॥ २८ ॥
भाव्यमद्याप्यनेनेह ननु वाराष्टकं पुनः।
भूयोऽपि भारतं नाम सेतिहासं करिष्यति ॥ २९ ॥
कृत्वा वेदविभागं च नीत्वानेन कुलप्रथाम् ।
ब्रह्मत्वं च तथा कृत्वा भाव्यं वैदेहमोक्षणम् ॥ ३० ॥
वीतशोकभयः शान्तनिर्वाणो गतकल्पनः।
जीवन्मुक्तो जितमना व्यासोऽयमिति वर्णितः ॥ ३१ ॥
वित्तक्तधुवयःकर्मविद्याविज्ञानचेष्टितैः ।
समानि सन्ति भूतानि कदाचिन्नतु तानि तु ॥ ३२ ॥
क्वचित्सर्गशतैस्तानि भवन्ति न भवन्ति वा ।
कदाचिदपि मायेयमित्थमन्तविवर्जिता ॥ ३३ ॥
यच्छतीयं विपर्यासं भूरिभूतपरम्परा ।
बीजराशिरिवाजस्रं पूर्यमाणः पुनःपुनः ॥ ३४ ॥
तेनैव संनिवेशेन तथान्येन पुनःपुनः ।
सर्गाकाराः प्रवर्तन्ते तरङ्गाः कालवारिधेः ॥ ३५ ॥
आश्वस्तान्तःकरणः शान्तविकल्पः स्वरूपसारमयः ।
परमशमामृततृप्तस्तिष्ठति विद्वान्निरावरणः ॥ ३६ ॥
Maharishi Vasishta said:
2.3.25: The Divine feminine power (Brahmi) exists as seventy-two threefold states, was, is, and will be. It alone is all, yet also distinct—the worlds, you, and I—thus I understand.
2.3.26: In this way, the incarnation of this Sage Vyasa, of wondrous deeds and far-sighted vision, is recognized as his tenth, in due order.
2.3.27: We have been associated with Vyasa and Valmiki countless times, and we have existed as these very Beings, separately and in many forms.
2.3.28: We have been these same Knowers, similar to others, and we have existed in diverse forms with the same Essence.
2.3.29: Even now, he (Vyasa) must create the eightfold narration again, and in the future, he will compose the history called Bharata once more.
2.3.30: Having divided the Vedas, established his lineage’s fame, attained Brahman-hood, and facilitated the liberation of the Videha king, he will fulfill his purpose.
2.3.31: Vyasa is described as free from sorrow and fear, tranquil, liberated, imagination-free, a living liberated soul with a conquered mind.
2.3.32: Beings appear similar due to their thoughts, actions, knowledge, and efforts, but they are not always so.
2.3.33: Sometimes, across hundreds of creations, they exist or cease to exist, as this illusion (Maya), boundless, operates.
2.3.34: This illusion causes endless transformations, like a continuous stream of seeds perpetually replenished in the multitude of Beings.
2.3.35: In the same arrangement or another, creations repeatedly arise like waves in the ocean of Time.
2.3.36: With a serene mind, free from doubts, rooted in the Essence of the Self, satisfied by the nectar of Supreme Peace, the Wise one abides unveiled.
Summary of Teachings:
These verses from the Yoga Vasishta, spoken by Sage Vasishta, convey profound metaphysical and Spiritual insights about the nature of Existence, the cyclical nature of creation, and the path to Realization. The teachings emphasize the Illusory and Eternal Nature of Reality, the interconnectedness of all Beings, and the transcendence of the enlightened Sage, exemplified by Vyasa. They blend cosmological perspectives with practical wisdom, guiding the seeker toward Self-Realization and freedom from the limitations of the mind.
The first theme is the Eternal and multifaceted nature of the Divine feminine power (Brahmi), which underlies all Existence. Verses 25–28 describe how this power manifests as the Universe, individual beings, and even the Sages like Vyasa and Valmiki across countless cycles of time. The teachings suggest that all distinctions—between self, others, and the world—are ultimately illusory, as everything arises from the same Divine Essence. The repeated incarnations of Vyasa highlight the continuity of wisdom and the interconnected roles of enlightened Beings in guiding humanity.
Verses 29–31 focus on Vyasa’s role as a Sage of extraordinary deeds, tasked with preserving and disseminating Spiritual Knowledge. His contributions, such as compiling the Vedas, composing the Mahabharata, and aiding in the liberation of others, reflect the duties of an enlightened being. Vyasa is portrayed as a jivanmukta
(liberated while living), free from fear, sorrow, and mental constructs. This State of liberation serves as an ideal for spiritual aspirants, demonstrating that True Freedom is achieved by transcending the ego and Realizing one’s Unity with the Divine.
The cyclical and illusory nature of creation is explored in verses 32–35. The teachings explain that beings appear similar due to shared patterns of thought and action, yet their existence is transient and subject to the play of Maya (illusion). Creations arise and dissolve like waves in the ocean of Time, driven by an endless process of transformation. This perspective encourages detachment from the apparent Reality of the world, urging seekers to recognize its impermanent and dream-like quality.
Finally, verse 36 encapsulates the state of the enlightened Sage, whose mind is serene, free from doubts, and immersed in the Essence of the Self. This State of Supreme Peace and Realization is the Ultimate Goal of the spiritual path outlined in these verses. By emphasizing Self-Realization and the dissolution of mental constructs, the teachings guide the aspirant toward abiding in the truth beyond the illusions of the world, embodying the Wisdom and Tranquility of the Realized soul.
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