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The Yoga-Vasishtha Maharamayana of Valmiki, Vol. 2 (of 4), Part 1 (of 2)

By Valmiki

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst kingdom turmoil, a princess confronts her understanding of reality as she watches her husband die, igniting a quest for the soul's secrets.

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2023-06-28
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"The Yoga-Vasishtha Maharamayana of Valmiki, Vol. 2 (of 4), Part 1 (of 2)" by Valmiki is a spiritual journey woven into an ancient narrative, exploring the core of Hindu philosophy. This selection tackles big ideas like what's real, what happens to us when we die, and the never-ending quest to understand our souls. We follow the princess Lílá and her husband Padma as they navigate mystical experiences and profound realizations, beginning with chaos after the king's death where Lílá must face her husband's passing and wrestle with the deceptive nature of life itself. Through dreams, illusions, and discussions of other realms, Lílá's path reveals the misunderstandings we have about life, death, and leads them towards grasping the idea that everything is connected.

About the Author

Valmiki was a legendary poet who is celebrated as the traditional author of the epic Ramayana, based on the attribution in the text itself. He is revered as Ādi Kavi, the first poet, author of Ramayana, the first epic poem.

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