“Enlightenment is the blossoming of inner awareness.”
This isn't a verse from the Yoga Vasistha. It is an idea from commentary on the text. For the text's own words, see the verses we've referenced.
About the text: Yoga Vasistha
The Yoga Vasistha is a long Sanskrit philosophical work, traditionally attributed to Valmiki, in which the sage Vasistha teaches Prince Rama through stories and dialogue. Its six books teach liberation through self-effort and insight. Scholars date it anywhere from about the 6th to the 14th century, and it probably grew over time.
More from the Yoga Vasistha
- “Through self-inquiry, the mind dissolves into the infinite.”
- “Detachment is the key that unlocks the door to peace.”
- “Speak the truth with love and kindness.”
- “The wise transcend mental fluctuations and rest in peace.”
- “Knowledge without self-experience is like a well without water.”
- “When you know yourself, you have known everything.”