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Yoga Vashishtha 3.45.12–22
(These verses emphasize the absolute self-responsibility of the individual soul (jiva) in shaping its experiences and destiny)
श्रीदेव्युवाच ।
न किंचित्कस्यचिदहं करोमि वरवर्णिनि।
सर्व संपादयत्याशु स्वयं जीवः स्वमीहितम् ॥ १२ ॥
अहं हितं रटे ज्ञप्तिः संविन्मात्राधिदेवता ।
प्रत्येकमस्ति चिच्छक्तिर्जीवशक्तिस्वरूपिणी ॥ १३॥
जीवस्योदेति या शक्तिर्यस्य यस्य यथा यथा ।
भाति तत्फलदा नित्यं तस्य तस्य तथा तथा ॥ १४ ॥
मां समाराधयन्त्यास्तु जीवशक्तिस्तवोदिता ।
तदा भवद्यदीह स्यां मुक्तास्मीति चिरं तदा ॥ १५ ॥
तेन तेन प्रकारेण त्वं मया संप्रबोधिता।
तया युक्त्यामलं भावं नीतासि वरवर्णिनि ॥ १६ ॥
अनयैव भावनया बोधितासि चिरं तदा।
तमेवाऽर्थं प्राप्तवती सदा स्वचितिशक्तितः ॥ १७ ॥
यस्य यस्य यथोदेति स्वचित्प्रयतनं चिरम् ।
फलं ददाति कालेन तस्य तस्य तथा तथा ॥ १८ ॥
तपो वा देवता वापि भूत्वा स्यैव चिदन्यथा ।
फलं ददात्यथ स्वैरं नभःफलनिपातवत् ॥ १९ ॥
स्वसंविद्यतनादन्यन्न किंचिच्च कदाचन।
फलं ददाति तेनाशु यथेच्छसि तथा कुरु ॥ २० ॥
चिद्भाव एव ननु सर्गगतोऽन्तरात्मा।
यच्चेतति प्रयतते च तदैति तच्छ्रीः ॥ २१॥
रम्यं ह्यरम्यमथवेति विचारयस्व ।
यत्पावनं तदवबुध्य तदन्तरास्स्व ॥ २२॥
Goddess Saraswati said:
3.45.12–14
> I do not do anything for anyone, O beautiful one. The individual soul (jiva) itself quickly brings about whatever it desires on its own.
> I am Pure Awareness (jnpti), the Supreme Consciousness (samvit), the presiding deity. In each Being exists a power of Consciousness (chit-shakti), which is the form of the jiva's power.
> Whatever power arises in which jiva, and in whatever way it manifests for each one, it always gives the corresponding fruit exactly in that manner.
3.34.15–17
> When a jiva worships me with devotion, its own power awakens. Then, if it Realizes "I am liberated here and now," it remains free forever.
> In various ways I have awakened you through this teaching. By this pure reasoning, O beautiful one, you have been led to a clear state of understanding.
> Through this very contemplation and attitude, you have been awakened for a long time. You have attained that Truth always from your own inner Consciousness-power.
3.45.18–22
> Whatever intention or effort arises in one's own Consciousness over a long time, in due course it gives the fruit exactly in accordance with that.
> Whether through austerity (tapas), or by becoming a deity, or in some other form of Consciousness — it gives the fruit freely, like fruit falling from the sky.
> There is nothing other than one's own Pure Consciousness that ever gives any fruit. Therefore, quickly do as you wish.
> Consciousness itself is the Inner Self present in Creation. Whatever one thinks and strives for, that very thing comes as prosperity or fortune.
> Consider what is pleasing or unpleasant. Understand what is truly purifying and holy, and abide in that inwardly.
Summary of the Teachings:
Nothing external performs actions for anyone; the jiva itself, through its own desires and efforts, swiftly manifests what it seeks. This teaching removes any notion of an outside agent controlling life and places full power in the hands of one's Inner Consciousness, urging recognition that results stem directly from personal volition.
The Goddess identifies herself as Pure Awareness and Supreme Consciousness, present as the inherent power (chit-shakti) within every Being. This power is not separate but the very nature of the jiva's energy. Each person's unique manifestation of this power produces corresponding outcomes — the law of cause and effect operates precisely through one's own Consciousness, without exception or external intervention.
Worship or devotion to this Supreme Awareness awakens the dormant jiva-power. When the individual Realizes liberation as an immediate Truth ("I am free here"), permanent freedom follows. The verses highlight that teachings and reason serve to clarify this inner reality, guiding the seeker to a pure understanding where the mind rests in clarity.
Through sustained contemplation, effort, or attitude directed toward Truth, one attains Realization from one's own Consciousness.
Whatever persistent intention or striving one holds in awareness bears fruit in time, exactly matching its nature. This underscores the importance of persistent, pure focus — results are inevitable reflections of inner direction, whether through practices like austerity or identification with higher forms.
Ultimately, no external force grants results; everything arises from and returns to one's own Consciousness. One is free to act as desired, but wisdom lies in discerning the purifying and holy from the pleasant or unpleasant. By inwardly abiding in what is truly elevating and understanding the Inner Self as the Source of all fortune, one aligns with Eternal Truth and transcends illusion.
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