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Yoga Vashishtha 2.17.40–50
(Nature of Realization and the State of a Realized Being)
श्रीवसिष्ठ उवाच ।
अन्तर्लीनतरङ्गौघसौम्यवारिस रित्समा।
निर्वाणाख्यं प्रकरणं ततः षष्ठमुदाहृतम् ॥ ४० ॥
शिष्टो ग्रन्थः परीमाणं तस्य ज्ञानमहार्थदः ।
बुद्धे तस्मिन्भवेच्छ्रेयो निर्वाणं शान्तकल्पनम् ॥ ४१ ॥
अचेत्यचित्प्रकाशात्मा विज्ञानात्मा निरामयः ।
परमाकाशकोशाच्छः शान्तसर्वभवभ्रमः ॥ ४२ ॥
निर्वापितजगद्यात्रः कृतकर्तव्यसुस्थितः ।
समस्तजनतारम्भवज्रस्तम्भो नभोनिभः ॥ ४३ ॥
विनिगीर्णयथासंख्यजगज्जाला तितृप्तिमान् ।
आकाशीभूतनिःशेषरूपालोक मनस्कृतिः ॥ ४४ ॥
कार्यकारणकर्तृत्वहेयादेय दृशोज्झितः ।
सदेह इव निर्देहः ससंसारोऽप्यसंसृतिः ॥ ४५ ॥
चिन्मयो घनपाषाणजठरापीवरोपमः।
चिदादित्यस्तपँल्लोकानन्धकारोपरोपमम् ॥ ४६ ॥
परप्रकाशरूपोऽपि परमान्ध्यमिवागतः ।
रुद्धसंसृतिदुर्लीलः प्रक्षीणाशाविषूचिकः ॥ ४७ ॥
नष्टाहंकारवेतालो देहवानकलेवरः ।
कस्मिंश्चिद्रोमकोट्यग्रे तस्येयमवतिष्ठते ।
जगल्लक्ष्मीर्महामेरोः पुष्पे क्वचिदिवालिनी ॥ ४८ ॥
परमाणौ परमाणौ चिदाकाशः स्वकोटरे।
जगल्लक्ष्मीसहस्राणि धत्ते कृत्वाथ पश्यति ॥ ४९ ॥
विततता हृदयस्य महामतेर्हरिहराञ्जजलक्षशतैरपि ।
तुलनमेति न मुक्तिमतो यतः प्रविततास्ति निरुत्तमवस्तुनः ॥ ५० ॥
Maharishi Vashishta said:
2.17.40: The sixth chapter, called "Nirvana," is described as Serene, like a river with its waves subdued, calm, and Tranquil, flowing gently.
2.17.41: The remaining text, vast in scope, grants profound Knowledge. When understood, it leads to Supreme Bliss, the State of Nirvana, where all imaginations are stilled.
2.17.42: The Self is Pure Consciousness, free from thought, radiant with Knowledge, untainted, transparent like the Supreme sky, and free from the delusions of existence.
2.17.43: One who has extinguished the journey of the world, having fulfilled all duties, stands firm like a diamond pillar, unshaken, akin to the vast sky.
2.17.44: Fully satisfied, having consumed the web of worldly existence, one becomes like the sky, with all forms and perceptions dissolved in the mind.
2.17.45: Free from the notions of cause, effect, and doership, and beyond what is to be accepted or rejected, one exists as if embodied yet bodiless, in the world yet untouched by it.
2.17.46: Though Pure Consciousness, one appears like a dense stone or a mountain; like the sun of Consciousness, one shines, dispelling the darkness of Ignorance in all worlds.
2.17.47: Radiant with Supreme Light yet appearing as if enveloped in profound darkness, one is free from the painful play of worldly existence, with all desires and afflictions eradicated.
2.17.48: With the ego's ghost destroyed, one is embodied yet free from the body. The grandeur of the world rests in a fraction of their being, like a bee in the flower of the great Meru mountain.
2.17.49: In every atom, the space of Consciousness holds thousands of worlds’ grandeur within its own expanse, creating and beholding them effortlessly.
2.17.50: The vastness of the liberated sage’s heart cannot be matched by countless worlds, gods, or oceans, for it is the boundless expanse of the Ultimate Reality.
Summary of Teachings:
The verses from Yoga Vasishta 2.17.40–2.17.50, part of the teachings of Sage Vasishta to Rama, articulate the Nature of Realization and the State of a Realized Being. The text introduces the sixth chapter, "Nirvana," likening it to a serene river, symbolizing the Tranquil state of Consciousness free from disturbances. These verses emphasize that the teachings of the Yoga Vasishta are vast and profound, offering Knowledge that leads to Ultimate Bliss by dissolving all mental constructs and imaginations. The focus is on transcending the illusion of worldly existence to Realize the Pure, Infinite nature of the Self, which is described as Consciousness itself, radiant and untainted.
The Realized Being is portrayed as one who has completed all duties and transcended the cycle of worldly existence, standing firm and unshaken like a diamond pillar or the vast sky. This state is characterized by complete satisfaction, where the web of worldly phenomena is consumed, and the individual perceives no distinction between forms or objects. The teachings highlight a paradox: the Realized One exists in the world, appearing embodied, yet is fundamentally free from the body and untouched by worldly cycles. This reflects the Advaita Vedanta principle of non-duality, where the Self is beyond physical and mental limitations, existing as Pure Awareness.
The verses further describe the Realized Self as Pure Consciousness, radiant like the sun, dispelling ignorance across all realms. Yet, paradoxically, this radiant Self may appear as if shrouded in darkness to the ignorant, underscoring the ineffable nature of Realization. The Realized Being is free from ego, desires, and the delusions of worldly play, embodying a state of effortless transcendence. The imagery of the world’s grandeur resting in a fraction of the Sage’s Being, like a bee in a flower, illustrates the Infinite capacity of Consciousness to encompass all Existence without being bound by it.
The teachings also emphasize the boundless Nature of the Realized Sage’s Consciousness, which contains countless worlds within every atom of its expanse. This reflects the non-dual understanding that all phenomena arise within Consciousness and are not separate from it. The Sage creates and perceives these worlds effortlessly, yet remains unattached, embodying the ultimate reality. The vastness of the liberated heart is unmatched by any worldly or Divine measure, pointing to the Infinite, indescribable nature of the self, which transcends all dualities and limitations.
In essence, these verses guide the seeker toward Realizing the Self as Pure, Infinite Consciousness, free from the illusions of individuality, causality, and worldly existence. The State of Nirvana is not a distant goal but an ever-present Reality, accessible through the dissolution of ego and mental constructs. The Realized Sage lives in the world yet is untouched by it, embodying a serene, unshakable presence that reflects the Ultimate Truth of non-dual Awareness. These teachings encourage deep introspection and the recognition of one’s true nature as the boundless, radiant Self.
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