YOGA VASISHTHA

Not many are aware of the fact
that the blockbuster Hollywood movie Matrix is based on stories from the Yoga
Vasistha and that New York University has printed a commentary on Yoga
Vasistha. Yoga Vasistha: Vedanta Wisdom through Miniature Paintings is an introduction
to this unique subject an epic that provides insights into the ancient
Vedanta wisdom, the nature of existence, reality and governance. It contains
timeless wisdom on questions regarding the self and Brahma, the creator
through a series of ancient paintings depicting stories from Yoga Vasistha.
It explains how intellectual mastery bestows upon a man a power that far
exceeds any external empowerment. In this book, the powerful philosophy is
depicted in story-form through the beauty of miniature paintings, resulting
in an exquisite and poignant work. A treasure which carries a wealth of
information about consciousness, the book is a collector’s item—a remarkable
compilation of art and philosophy aesthetically presented.