02369cam a22003253u 4500 71064 UtSlPG 20260610134637.0 m cr n 260607r20231899utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BL PK Valmiki The Yoga-Vasishtha Maharamayana of Valmiki, Vol. 2 (of 4), Part 2 (of 2) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-06-28 Mark C. Orton, Juliet Sutherland, Édith Nolot, Krista Zaleski, windproof, readbueno and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Yoga-Vasishtha Maharamayana of Valmiki, Vol. 2 (of 4), Part 2 (of 2)" by Valmiki is a philosophical text with a focus on ontology and existence, likely written in a historical time period spanning several centuries ago within ancient Indian literature. This profound work serves to explore the nature of reality, self, and consciousness, primarily through dialogues involving the character Rāma and spiritual discussions led by Sage Vasishtha. The opening of this volume sets the foundation for profound philosophical inquiries, beginning with the exploration of existence and its relationship with the mind. Vasishtha articulates that the world and our perceptions of it are mere constructs of the mind—illusionary in nature—drawing parallels with dreams, mirages, and artistic representations to elucidate the essence of reality. As the discussion unfolds with Rāma questioning the nature of existence, the text delves deeply into themes like the interplay between ignorance and knowledge, the nature of consciousness, and the cyclical pattern of birth and rebirth, providing a rich tapestry of philosophical thought for the reader to contemplate. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: India: Low Price Publications, 1899 Religious life -- Hinduism -- Early works to 1800 Hinduism -- Doctrines -- Early works to 1800 Mitra, Viharilala https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71064 111790 111790