What is the relationship between the individual and the world?
Who am I, and what is the nature of the reality in which I live?
These timeless questions lie at the heart of Yoga Vasistha, one of the profound texts of Advaita Vedanta. Through an extraordinary collection of stories, parables, dreams and philosophical dialogues, the sage Vasistha guides Prince Rama through an enquiry into the nature of the mind, consciousness, identity and reality.
Stoking The Fire! #2: Symbolism Behind Stories And Legends From Yoga Vasistha looks beyond the surface of these ancient narratives to explore their deeper significance. The stories and legends become pointers to the workings of our own minds and invite us to question our assumptions about who we are, how we experience the world, and what binds us to fear, desire and suffering.
Drawing upon the insights of J. Krishnamurti, the book connects this ancient wisdom with the challenges of contemporary life. Each story offers an interpretation, an insight and an opportunity to investigate its relevance to our everyday experiences.
The book is an invitation to observe, question and discover for oneself. The fire of enquiry, once kindled, must be sustained until understanding dawns.