Yoga Vasishta Sara: The Essence of Yoga Vasishta

DETAILS : 

• Author : Tr. Swami Sureshananda
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sri Ramanasramam
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2014
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Print length ‏ : ‎ 36 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8188018457 
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9788188018451
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 100 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Yoga Vasishta Sara (The Essence of Yoga Vasishta) is a condensed version of the massive Sanskrit epic, the Yoga Vasishta. Translated and edited by Swami Sureshananda, this work serves as a "short-cut" to one of the most profound and voluminous scriptures of Advaita Vedanta (Non-duality).

The original Yoga Vasishta contains 32,000 verses, which can be overwhelming for a modern seeker. This "Sara" (Essence) presents the core teachings in 10 chapters, focusing on the dialogue between the young Prince Rama and his preceptor, Sage Vasishta.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Swami Sureshananda was a respected monk associated with the Ramakrishna Mission and was deeply influenced by the teachings of Ramana Maharshi.

Clarity of Translation: His translation is prized for its "translucent" quality. He avoids unnecessary scholarly jargon, focusing instead on the practical application of non-dual wisdom.

The "Ramana" Connection: Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi frequently recommended the Yoga Vasishta Sara to his devotees as the ultimate text for Self-enquiry (Atma-Vichara). Sureshananda’s version is the one most commonly found in the bookstores of Sri Ramanasramam.