Song of the Lord

Book Detail

• Author: Swami Veda Bharati
• Brand: D.K. Print World Ltd
• Edition: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of Pages: 183
• Release Date: 01-07-2013
• EAN: 9788124606919
• Package Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.7 x 0.3 inches
• Languages: English, Sanskrit

Description: Yoga-Vasishtha presents an alternative narrative to the well-known Krishna-Arjuna dialogue in the Mahabharata, offering a unique philosophical approach through the Vedic sage Vasishtha. Unlike the Bhagavad-Gita, which teaches eighteen forms of yoga in 700 verses, the Yoga-Vasishtha unfolds over more than 28,000 verses, presenting one of the longest and most poetic philosophical discourses in the world. The work is structured as a series of stories, with Vasishtha guiding his pupil, Rama, towards understanding liberation and the essence of the Bhagavad-Gita's teachings.

This particular book focuses on the Mokshopaya, a section of the Yoga-Vasishtha, which highlights Arjuna’s journey from ignorance to enlightenment. Through Vasishtha's teachings, Arjuna overcomes his attachments and achieves freedom, providing a deep exploration of yoga and liberation.

The lucid translation offers readers access to the profound wisdom of both the Bhagavad-Gita and the Yoga-Vasishtha, bringing together insights on overcoming ignorance, achieving liberation, and the nature of yoga. This work is an invaluable resource for those interested in Vedic philosophy and the teachings of liberation.

Author Details: Swami Veda Bharati was a renowned scholar and teacher of Vedanta and meditation. His contributions to Vedic philosophy, particularly in the realms of yoga and liberation, are respected worldwide. His works provide accessible yet profound interpretations of ancient texts, aiming to guide readers toward deeper self-understanding and spiritual realization.