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Yoga Vashishtha 3.62.1–13
(These verses reveal the illusory and dream-like nature of the entire Universe)
श्रीवसिष्ठ उवाच ।
परमाणुनिमेषाणां लक्षांशकलनास्वपि।
जगत्कल्पसहस्राणि सत्यानीव विभान्त्यलम् ॥ १॥
तेष्वप्यन्तस्तथैवान्तः परमाणुकणं प्रति।
भ्रान्तिरेवमनन्ताहो इयमित्यवभासते ॥ २॥
वहन्तीमाः पराः सत्ताः शान्ताः सर्गपरम्पराः।
सलिलद्रवतेवान्तःस्फुटावर्तविवर्तिका ॥ ३॥
मिथ्यात्मिकैव सर्गश्रीर्भवतीह महामरौ।
तीरद्रुमलतोन्मुक्तपुष्पालीव तरङ्गिणी ॥ ४॥
स्वप्नेन्द्रजालपुरवत्संकथेहापुराद्रिवत्।
संकल्पवदसत्यैव भाति सर्गानुभूतिभूः ॥ ५॥
श्रीराम उवाच ।
एकात्मैकतयैवं हि जाते सम्यग्विचारणात्।
निर्विकल्पात्मविज्ञाने परे ज्ञानवतां वर ॥ ६॥
किमर्थमिह तिष्ठन्ति देहास्तत्त्वविदामपि।
दैवेनैव समाक्रान्ता दैवमत्र च किं भवेत् ॥ ७॥
श्रीवसिष्ठ उवाच ।
अस्तीह नियतिर्ब्राह्मी चिच्छक्तिः स्पन्दरूपिणी।
अवश्यभवितव्यैकसत्ता सकलकल्पगा ॥ ८॥
आदिसर्गे हि नियतिर्भाववैचित्र्यमक्षयम्।
अनेनेत्थं सदा भाव्यमिति संपद्यते परम् ॥ ९॥
महासत्तेति कथिता महाचितिरिति स्मृता।
महाशक्तिरिति ख्याता महादृष्टिरिति स्थिता ॥ १०॥
महाक्रियेति गदिता महोद्भव इति स्मृता।
महास्पन्द इति प्रौढा महात्मैकतयोदिता ॥ ११॥
तृणानीव जगन्त्येवमिति दैत्याः सुरा इति।
इति नागा इति नगा इत्याकल्पं कृतास्थितिः ॥ १२॥
कदाचिद्ब्रह्मसत्ताया व्यभिचारोऽनुमीयते।
चित्रमाकाशकोशे च नान्यथा नियतेः स्थितिः ॥ १३॥
Sage Vashishta said:
3.62.1–5
> Even in the tiniest fraction of an atom or the blink of an eye, thousands of worlds and cosmic ages appear abundantly, as if they were truly Real.
> Oh, within those worlds too, and again within each tiny atom, this endless illusion appears in the same way, manifesting as "this is Reality."
> These Supreme, Peaceful series of Creations and existences flow along, like the fluidity of water with its clear eddies and whirlpools inside.
> The splendor of Creation here is purely illusory, like a river of flowers and garlands appearing in a great desert mirage from trees and creepers on the banks.
> The world experienced as the ground of existence appears unreal, just like a city in a dream, a magic show, a story, a past mountain, or a mere mental concept.
Sriram asked:
3.62.6–7
> O best among the wise, when through proper inquiry the Realization arises of the Oneness of the single Self in the Supreme, concept-free Knowledge of the Self...
> Why then do bodies continue to exist even for those who know the Truth? Are they overpowered by destiny (daiva)? And what exactly is this destiny here?
Sage Vashishta replied:
3.62.8–13
> There exists here a Divine Cosmic law (niyati), which is the vibrating power of Consciousness. It is the one inevitable Existence that pervades all Cosmic cycles.
> Indeed, at the beginning of Creation, this law establishes an imperishable variety of existences. Through it, things are always destined to be this way, and thus the Supreme comes to be.
> It is called the Great Existence, remembered as the Great Consciousness, known as the Great Power, and established as the Great Vision.
> It is spoken of as the Great Action, known as the Great Origin, mighty as the Great Vibration, and declared through the Oneness of the Supreme Self.
> All these worlds are like mere blades of grass. In this way, distinctions such as demons, gods, serpents, and mountains are fixed and endure for a whole Cosmic age.
> Sometimes a deviation from Brahm's Existence is perceived. This is wonderful, appearing as pictures in the vast Space of the sky. The State of this Cosmic law is not otherwise.
Summary of the Teachings:
Even the smallest units of Time and Space contain countless worlds and Cosmic cycles that seem completely real but are products of illusion (bhranti or maya). Creation is compared to mirages, dreams, magic shows, and mental constructs, showing that what appears solid and lasting is actually transient and without independent Reality. The multiplicity of Existence flows like whirlpools in water, always changing yet rooted in a deeper, Peaceful Reality.
Rama questions how Realized Beings who know the non-dual Self still inhabit bodies. Vasistha explains that a Divine Cosmic order or law (niyati), which is none other than the vibrating power of Consciousness (chit-shakti), governs everything. This law is inevitable and operates across all kalpas (cosmic cycles), ensuring that manifestations occur in their destined variety without contradicting the underlying Oneness of Brahm.
This Cosmic law is praised with many names: Great Existence, Great Consciousness, Great Power, Great Vision, Great Action, Great Origin, and Great Vibration. It is ultimately the expression of the Supreme Self's Oneness. Through this law, diverse forms like gods, demons, mountains, and serpents arise and appear distinct, yet they are as insignificant as blades of grass in the grand scheme.
The law creates an imperishable variety of Beings and worlds right from the start of Creation. While occasional perceptions of change or deviation from Pure Brahm may arise, these are like pictures drawn in the sky—apparent but not altering the fundamental fixed order. Everything remains within this Divine framework, which is Brahm itself.
Ultimately, these teachings point to non-dual Realization:
the world is an appearance in Consciousness, sustained by its own power as niyati. Proper inquiry leads to freedom from concepts, yet life continues under the play of this Cosmic law until full liberation. The emphasis is on seeing through the illusion while understanding the intelligent order behind all appearances.
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