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Yoga Vashishtha 3.84.10–17
(These verses teach that the world we see is like an illusion that seems Real but has no independent Existence)
श्रीवसिष्ठ उवाच।
अप्यनागत एवायमेवं सर्ग उपागतः।
भोः शालभञ्जिकासंविद्दारुण्येव मुधोदिता ॥ १०॥
बीजे यथाऽनन्यदपि फलाद्यन्यदिवोदितम्।
चितौ तथाऽनन्यदपि चेत्यमन्यदिवोदितम् ॥ ११॥
अच्छेदादेकसत्ताया न भेदः फलबीजयोः।
चिच्चेत्ययोश्च वार्यूर्म्योरिव वस्तुनि कश्चन ॥ १२॥
अविचारात्कुतो भेदो नैतयोरुपपद्यते।
यतःकुतश्चिदुदितः स विचारेण नश्यति ॥ १३॥
भ्रान्तिरेषा यथाऽऽयाता तथा यातु रघूद्वह।
ज्ञास्यसे तत्प्रबुद्धस्त्वमेनां केवलमुत्सृज ॥ १४॥
भ्रान्तिग्रन्थौ वित्रुटिते मदुक्तिश्रवणात्ततः।
ज्ञानशब्दार्थभेदानां वस्तु ज्ञास्यस्यलं स्वयम् ॥ १५॥
चित्तादियमनर्थश्रीस्तच्च सा चेतरा च ते।
मदुक्तिश्रवणादेव शान्तिमेष्यत्यसंशयम् ॥ १६॥
ब्रह्मणः सर्वमुत्पन्नं सर्वं ब्रह्मैवमेति च।
मद्गीर्भिः संप्रबुद्धः सन् ज्ञास्यस्यलमनिन्दितम् ॥ १७॥
Sage Vashishta continued:
3.84.10–17
> Even though this Creation has not truly arrived, it appears as if it has come into being. O, this Consciousness is like the Awareness of a wooden doll, falsely projected as harsh or Real.
> Just as in a seed, even though not different, the fruit appears as if separate and distinct; similarly, in Pure Consciousness, even though not separate, the object of Consciousness appears as if different.
> Due to their inseparable single existence, there is no real difference between the fruit and the seed. Likewise, there is no difference between Consciousness and its objects, just as there is none between water and its waves in Reality.
> Without inquiry, how can any difference between these two arise? It is not possible. Whatever difference appears from anywhere is destroyed by proper inquiry.
> O descendant of Raghu, let this illusion depart just as it came. When you become awakened to the Truth, you will understand it; simply let go of it.
> Once the knot of illusion is broken by listening to my words, you will yourself fully know the True Essence behind the distinctions between Knowledge, words, and their meanings.
> This series of misfortunes arises from the mind. That mind, along with its troubles and any other distress for you, will surely attain Peace just by listening to my words.
> Everything arises from Brahm, and everything returns to Brahm in this way. Awakened by my teachings, you will fully know this faultless Truth.
Summary of the Teachings:
Creation appears even before it truly manifests, similar to how a wooden figure might seem Conscious. The mind projects separation where there is none, making the unreal look solid. This highlights the illusory nature of samsara and encourages looking beyond surface appearances.
The analogy of the seed and fruit, or water and waves, shows that Consciousness and the World are not truly separate. They share one Reality, like waves are nothing but water. Apparent differences are only due to lack of deeper understanding. Recognizing this non-duality dissolves the sense of a divided world.
Inquiry or self-examination is key to removing false differences. Without questioning, illusion persists, but careful thought makes it vanish. Vasistha urges Rama to drop the illusion naturally, as it came, leading to Awakening. This process is about letting go rather than fighting.
Listening to true teachings unties the knots of confusion in the mind. It clarifies the relationship between Knowledge, language, and Reality. The mind's troubles and sufferings calm down through this understanding, bringing Peace without doubt. Self-Realization happens naturally through guidance and reflection.
Ultimately, all things come from and return to Brahm, the Absolute Reality. With awakening from wise words, one sees this Pure Truth clearly. There is no fault or error in this view—it leads to liberation while living. The teachings emphasize non-dualism, the power of inquiry, and the mind's role in both bondage and Freedom.
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