Yoga Vashista: Brahman & Creation

The Yoga Vashistha, as taught by Swami Shambhudevananda, reveals the profound relationship between Brahman—the infinite, unchanging consciousness—and creation. It teaches that Brahman is the ultimate reality, the source of all existence, and that the universe is a projection of this formless essence through Maya (cosmic illusion). The phenomenal world, though appearing real, is an ever-changing manifestation of the eternal Brahman, much like waves rising and falling on the surface of the ocean. Swami Shambhudevananda emphasizes that understanding this truth allows us to transcend the illusion of duality and realize our oneness with the divine. These teachings, rooted in the Yoga Vashistha, serve as a practical guide for seekers to dissolve illusions, embrace self-realization, and experience the infinite bliss of Brahman.