CONTENTS
OF
NIRVÁNA-PRAKARANA.

BOOK VI.

(ON ULTIMATE EXTINCTION.)

PAGE.
[CHAPTER I.]
Description of the Evening and Breaking of the assembly1
[CHAPTER II.]
On the perfect calm and composure of the mind7
[CHAPTER III.]
On the unity and Universality of Brahma15
[CHAPTER IV.]
Want of anxiety in the way of Salvation18
[CHAPTER V.]
The narration of Ráma's perfect rest20
[CHAPTER VI.]
The narration of Delirium (moha)22
[CHAPTER VII.]
Magnitude or preponderance of ignorance29
[CHAPTER VIII.]
Allegory of the spreading arbour of Ignorance39
[CHAPTER IX.]
Ascertainment of True knowledge44
[CHAPTER X.]
Removal of Ignorance 50
[CHAPTER XI.]
Ascertainment of Living Liberation58
[CHAPTER XII.]
Reasoning on the doubts of the living liberation69
[CHAPTER XIII.]
The Two Yogas of Knowledge and Reasoning73
[CHAPTER XIV.]
Narration of Bhusunda and description of Mount Meru 75
[CHAPTER XV.]
Vasishtha's visit to Bhusunda79
[CHAPTER XVI.]
Conversation of Vasishtha and Bhusunda84
[CHAPTER XVII.]
Description of Bhusunda's Person87
[CHAPTER XVIII.]
Manners of the Mátrika Goddesses88
[CHAPTER XIX.]
Bhusunda's nativity and habitation93
[CHAPTER XX.]
Explication of the mysterious character of Bhusunda99
[CHAPTER XXI.]
Explanation of the cause of the crow's longevity105
[CHAPTER XXII.]
Account of past ages112
[CHAPTER XXIII.]
Desire of Tranquillity and Quiescence of the Mindn119
[CHAPTER XXIV.]
Investigation of the Living Principle124
[CHAPTER XXV.]
On Samádhi129
[CHAPTER XXVI.]
Relation of the cause of Longevity69
[CHAPTER XXVII.]
Conclusion of the narrative of Bhusunda143
[CHAPTER XXVIII.]
Lecture on Theopathy or spiritual meditation146
[CHAPTER XXIX.]
Pantheism or Description of the world as full with the Supreme Soul158
[CHAPTER XXX.]
Inquiry into the nature of the Intellect176
[CHAPTER XXXI]
Identity of the mind and living soul189
[CHAPTER XXXII]
On the sustentation and dissolution of the body197
[CHAPTER XXXIII.]
Resolution of duality into unity204
[CHAPTER XXXIV.]
Sermon of Siva on the same subject211
[CHAPTER XXXV.]
Adoration of the great god Mahádeva 216
[CHAPTER XXXVI.]
Description of the supreme Deity Parameswara220
[CHAPTER XXXVII.]
The stage play and dance of destiny223
[CHAPTER XXXVIII.]
On the external worship of the Deity227
[CHAPTER XXXIX.]
Mode of the Internal worship of the Deity231
[CHAPTER XXXX.]
Inquiry into the nature of the Deity238
[CHAPTER XXXXI.]
Vanity of world and worldly things240
[CHAPTER XXXXII.]
The supreme soul and its phases and names247
[CHAPTER XXXXIII.]
On rest and Tranquillity 251
[CHAPTER XXXXIV.]
Inquiry into the essence of the mind256
[CHAPTER XXXXV.]
Story of the vilva or Belfruit261
[CHAPTER XXXXVI.]
Parable of the stony sheath of the soul266
[CHAPTER XXXXVII.]
Lecture on the density of the Intellect272
[CHAPTER XXXXVIII.]
On the Unity and Identity of Brahmá and the world277
[CHAPTER XXXXIX.]
Contemplation of the course of the world280
[CHAPTER L.]
On sensation and the objects of senses 285
[CHAPTER LI.]
On the perception of the sensible objects291
[CHAPTER LII.]
Story of Arjuna, as the Incarnation of Nara-Naráyana299
[CHAPTER LIII.]
Admonition of Arjuna304
[CHAPTER LIV.]
Admonition of Arjuna in the spiritual knowledge313
[CHAPTER LV.]
Lecture on the Living soul or Jívatatwa316
[CHAPTER LVI.]
Description of the mind324
[CHAPTER LVII.]
On Abandonment of desire and its result of Tranquillity329
[CHAPTER LVIII.]
Arjuna's satisfaction at the sermon331
[CHAPTER LIX.]
Knowledge of the latent and inscrutable soul334
[CHAPTER LX.]
Knowledge of the majesty and grandeur of God340
[CHAPTER LXI.]
Description of the world as a passing dream343
[CHAPTER LXII.]
In the narration of Jívata an example of domestic and mendicant life344
[CHAPTER LXIII.]
Dream of Jívata349
[CHAPTER LXIV.]
On the attainment of attendantship on the God Rudra359
[CHAPTER LXV.]
Ráma's wonder at the error of men364
[CHAPTER LXVI.]
The wonderings of the mendicant367
[CHAPTER LXVII.]
Unity of God371
[CHAPTER LXVIII.]
On the virtue of Taciturnity376
[CHAPTER LXIX.]
Union of the mind with the breath of life380
[CHAPTER LXX.]
Interrogatories of Vitála388
[CHAPTER LXXI.]
The prince's reply to the first question of the Vitála391
[CHAPTER LXXII.]
Answers to the remaining questions394
[CHAPTER LXXIII.]
End of the story of the Vitála Demon396
[CHAPTER LXXIV.]
Account and admonition of Bhagíratha398
[CHAPTER LXXV.]
Supineness of Bhagíratha403
[CHAPTER LXXVI]
The Descent of Gangá on earth406
[CHAPTER LXXVII.]
Narrative of Chúdálá and Sikhidhwaja409
[CHAPTER LXXVIII.]
Beautification of Chúdálá416
[CHAPTER LXXIX.]
Princess coming to the sight of the supreme soul423
[CHAPTER LXXX.]
Display of the quintuple Elements427
[CHAPTER LXXXI.]
Inquiry into Agni, Soma or fire and moon438
[CHAPTER LXXXII.]
Yoga instructions for acquirement of the supernatural powers of Animá-minuteness &c.454
[CHAPTER LXXXIII.]
Story of the miserly Kiráta455
[CHAPTER LXXXIV.]
Pilgrimage of prince Sikhidhwaja463
[CHAPTER LXXXV]
Investigation into true happiness471
[CHAPTER LXXXVI.]
The production of the Pot (or the embryonic cell)488
[CHAPTER LXXXVII.]
Continuation of the same and enlightenment of Sikhidhwaja492
[CHAPTER LXXXVIII.]
The tale of the Crystal gem498
[CHAPTER LXXXIX.]
The Parable of an Elephant502
[CHAPTER LXXXX.]
Way to obtain the Philosopher's stone506
[CHAPTER LXXXXI.]
Interpretation of the parable of the Elephant510
[CHAPTER LXXXXII.]
The Prince's Abjuration of his Asceticism513
[CHAPTER LXXXXIII.]
Admonition of Sikhidhwaja518
[CHAPTER LXXXXIV.]
Enlightenment of Sikhidhwaja526
[CHAPTER LXXXXV.]
The anaesthetic Platonism of Sikhidhwaja534
[CHAPTER LXXXXVI.]
Enlightenment of Sikhidhwaja537
[CHAPTER LXXXXVII.]
Enlightenment of the prince in Theosophy544
[CHAPTER LXXXXVIII.]
Admonition of Sikhidhwaja continued547
[CHAPTER LXXXXIX.]
Remonstration of Sikhidhwaja551
[CHAPTER C.]
Continuation of the same subject555
[CHAPTER CI.]
Admonition of Chúdálá559
[CHAPTER CII.]
Repose of Sikhidhwaja in the divine spirit566
[CHAPTER CIII.]
Return of Kumbha to the Hermitage of Sikhidhwaja568
[CHAPTER CIV.]
On the conduct of living-liberated men575
[CHAPTER CV.]
Metamorphoses of Kumbha to a female form580
[CHAPTER CVI.]
Marriage of Chúdálá with Sikhidhwaja586
[CHAPTER CVII.]
The advent of false Indra in the cottage of the happy pair 593
[CHAPTER CVIII.]
Manifestation of Chúdálá in her own form597
[CHAPTER CIX.]
Appearance of Chúdálá in her presence of her Lord601
[CHAPTER CX.]
Final extinction of Sikhidhwaja610
[CHAPTER CXI.]
Story of Kacha and his enlightment by the Brihaspati614
[CHAPTER CXII.]
A fanciful Being and his occupation of air drawn and air-built abodes 619
[CHAPTER CXIII.]
The parable of the vain man continued623
[CHAPTER CXIV.]
Sermon on Divine and Holy knowledge626
[CHAPTER CXV.]
Description of the triple conduct of men630
[CHAPTER CXVI.]
Melting down of the mind636
[CHAPTER CXVII.]
Dialogue between Manu and Ikshaku638
[CHAPTER CXVIII.]
Continuation of the same640
[CHAPTER CXIX.]
The same subject continued643
[CHAPTER CXX.]
Continuation of the same. On the seven stages of Edification645
[CHAPTER CXXI.]
Continuation of the same649
[CHAPTER CXXII.]
The same. Manu's admonition to Ikshaku652
[CHAPTER CXXIII.]
On the difference between the knowing and unknowing655
[CHAPTER CXXIV.]
The story of the stag and the huntsman656
[CHAPTER CXXV.]
The means of attaining the steadiness of the Turya state661
[CHAPTER CXXVI.]
Description of the spiritual state663
[CHAPTER CXXVII.]
Admonition to Bharadwája676
[CHAPTER CXXVIII.]
Resuscitation of Ráma683

YOGA VASISHTHA
BOOK VI.
NIRVÁNA-PRAKARANA.
ON ULTIMATE EXTINCTION.
PÚRVÁRDHA.
OR THE FORMER OR FIRST HALF.
PART I.

[CHAPTER I.]

Description of the evening and Breaking of the Assembly.

Argument.—The close of the day, its announcement, the court breaks for Evening service, and the effect of the Sage's sermon on the Audience.