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Yoga Vashishtha 3.82.1–9
(These verses show the power of wise words to transform even a restless mind)
श्रीवसिष्ठ उवाच।
इति राजमुखाच्छुत्वा कर्कटी वनमर्कटी।
अवबुद्धपदान्तं स्वं जहौ मत्सरचापलम् ॥ १॥
अन्तःशीतलतामेत्य विश्रान्तिमपतापताम्।
प्राप्ता प्रावृण्मयूरीव सज्योत्स्नेव कुमुद्वती ॥ २॥
तथा राजगिरा तस्या आनन्द उदभूद्भृशम्।
गर्भेऽन्तः खे बलाकाया रवेणेव पयोमुचः ॥ ३॥
राक्षस्युवाच।
अहो बत पवित्रेयं भवतोर्भाति शेमुषी।
अनस्तमितसारेण प्रबोधार्केण भासिता ॥ ४॥
शीता समरसा शुद्धा ज्योत्स्नेव शशिमण्डलात्।
विवेककणिकां श्रुत्वा भवतो हृदयादियम् ॥ ५॥
विवेकिनो जगत्पूज्याः सेव्या मन्ये भवादृशाः।
सत्सङ्गात्सविकासास्मि चन्द्रेणेव कुमुद्वती ॥ ६॥
सौरभं कुसुमासङ्गादेव सत्सङ्गमाच्छुभम्।
वर्तते ह्यर्कसंपर्काद्विकासोऽम्बुरुहामिव ॥ ७॥
महतामेव संपर्कात्पुनर्दुःखं न बाधते।
को हि दीपशिखाहस्तस्तमसा परिभूयते ॥ ८॥
मयेमौ जङ्गलप्राप्तौ भवन्तौ भूमिभास्करौ।
पूजनीयावतः शीघ्रमीहितं कथ्यतां शुभम् ॥ ९॥
Sage Vashishta said:
3.82.1–3
> Hearing these words from the King's mouth, Karkati, the forest demoness, fully understood their deep meaning and gave up her jealousy and restlessness.
> She attained inner coolness, Peace, and Freedom from distress, just like a peahen in the rainy season or a lotus flower bathed in bright moonlight.
> In the same way, great Joy arose in her heart from the King's words, like a cloud filled with delight from the cry of a heron inside it.
The demoness said:
3.82.4–9
> Oh, how Pure your intellect appears! It shines with the never-setting Sun of True Knowledge.
> It is cool, balanced, and pure like moonlight from the moon, after hearing this small teaching of discrimination from your heart.
> Wise people are worthy of worship in the world. I believe people like you should be served. Through good company, I have blossomed like a lotus flower in moonlight.
> Just as flowers get their fragrance from being together, good comes from holy company. Lotuses bloom from contact with the Sun.
> From the company of great souls, sorrow does not trouble a person again. Who can be overcome by darkness while holding the flame of a lamp?
> You two great ones, like Suns on this Earth, whom I have met in this forest, are worthy of worship. Please quickly tell me the auspicious thing you desire.
Summary of the Teachings:
When Karkati hears the King's teaching, she immediately drops her negative traits like jealousy. This teaches that sincere listening and understanding can bring quick inner change and Peace.
The verses compare the calm that comes from wisdom to natural beautiful scenes, such as a peahen in rain or a lotus in moonlight. They highlight how True Knowledge brings coolness, joy, and rest to the heart, removing inner heat and worry.
The demoness praises the King's intellect as pure and ever-bright like the Sun of Awakening. She values the small but powerful seed of discrimination (viveka) that helps one see Truth. This shows respect for enlightened guidance and how even a little Wisdom can purify the mind.
Good company with wise and holy people leads to inner growth and happiness, just as flowers gain fragrance or lotuses bloom in sunlight. The verses encourage seeking the company of great souls to develop positive qualities and live a better life.
Finally, association with great Beings protects one from future suffering. The demoness honors the two visitors and asks them to share their wish. This reminds us that wise people are like guiding lights, and serving or learning from them brings blessings and removes darkness from life.
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