Science of Inner Redemption- Based on Nirvana Prakarana of Yoga-Vasistha Ramayana (Vol- 3)

By truthful introspection, Queen Choodala got spiritually enlightened, while yet living in the palace. Struck by her exquisite brilliance, Sikhidhvaja the King smilingly remarked: "My dear, you are shining exceedingly, as if you have drunk nectar to the full. Have you verily gained sovereignty over a great empire, or attained immortality, by dint of yoga?

And yet, the King did not heed the words of the Knower Queen. Abdicating the throne, for decades he performed hard-core physical austerities in the forest - all in vain! How did the Queen plan her mission of enlightening her obstinate husband? And with what dexterity she took up the role of Sadguru? Did Sikhidhvaja get awakened, finally?

Poojya Swamiji explains with immaculate clarity the intricate episode, unravelling spiritual truths on liberation, true renunciation and ultimate felicity.

Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha, a knower of Supreme Truth, has guided numerous seekers to the invaluable goal of Self-realization, transforming their life into one of joy and contentment.

Swamiji's interpretation of Bhagavadgita, Srimad Bhagavatam, Upanishads and other spiritual texts, coming from his experiential depth and mastery of Self-Realization, inspires seekers with the liberating touch of transcendental knowledge.

Receiving diksha (spiritual initiation) from Baba Gangadhara Paramahamsa of Dakshinkhanda, West Bengal, Swamiji embraced Sannyasa at the age of 23. Dedicating his life for the welfare of mankind, he has been disseminating with rare clarity, practicality and openness, spiritual wisdom of Vedanta, to the seekers all over the world for the past 60 years.

This is the 3rd volume of Poojya Swamiji's commentary on Nirvana prakarana of Yoga-Vasistha Ramayana. The entire volume is dedicated to a remarkable narrative of a Royal couple pursuing and attaining Brahma-jnana.

In the ancient times, there was a powerful king Sikhidhvaja in the beautiful illustrious city of Ujjain. Both Sikhidhvaja and his queen Choodala excelled in noble qualities and were serious seekers of Brahmavidya. They together used to listen to the Sastras from the Knowers of Truth and also were engaged in deep introspection (vichara).

Choodala's mind being pure and transparent, she could straightaway absorb the essence of the scriptural utterances and realize the impersonal truth. But Sikhidhvaja's delusion about external renunciation, physical austerity, and meditation deprived him of the true spiritual blossoming. Although he was awestruck by the rare spiritual radiance that appeared on Choodala's face, his kingly ego made him dismiss Choodala's words of wisdom as immature blabber.

Ignoring Choodala's advice, Sikhidhvaja left the palace to immerse himself in severe austerities in the forest. 18 years passed. Choodala came to know by her subtle powers that with passage of time the King had exhausted his ambitions. She felt that the time had come for her to guide Sikhidhvaja on the right path. But, she knew that his husbandly ego would not allow him to listen to her. So, she appeared before him in the guise of Kumbha, a young Brahmacharin, to lead him on the path of spiritual unfoldment.

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