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Ashtavakra Samhita is a unique dialogue between the distinguished knower King Janaka and Sage Ashtavakra. It is a text where the subject of Self-Realization and the outcome of Self-Realization is discussed and revealed.

Swamiji asks seekers to introspect and find out whether one’s own faith, practices, beliefs make the mind pure, blemishless and transparent and whether it has confidence, mobility, expansion and kindness. One must assess whether one’s own interactions rob the peace and well-being of the mind or is it able to reinforce flexibility, and expansion. One must constantly assess whether the mind is able to assimilate all kinds of experiences and situations. The mind should focus on progressive enrichment every single hour.

Swamiji emphasizes that Bhakti is a great treasure. Devotion must become extensive and wholesome. Whatever maybe one’s activity, one must extend their devotional orbit. There should be no stealth in the mind. It must become pure, truthful, righteous, loving, kind and considerate.

PR 19 Jun 2011