An anecdote from the Yoga Vasishtam, a conversation between Vasishta and the bird Bhushandi throws light on the ultimate truth, the eternal Brahman and the nature of a true Jnani.
Vashishta queries Bhushandi how he could always remain stable, not ruffled even slightly by his surroundings. Bhushandi replied, “I am contented in the Paramatma (Supreme Self) and hence I am not deluded. My mind is fixed in peace as it is free from all sorrowful thoughts. I simply remain in my nest and witness the entire aeon through Pranayama and Yoga. Neither do I wish to live nor do I wish to die; I am aware that I will live tomorrow as I now live in the present moment"
Vasishta on recognising the bird's spiritual stature acknowledge, “O Lord of the birds, I have come across many great seers, But I have never met a 'Jnani' (Enlightened One) like you!"
A Jnani abides ever in the supreme self.
Vashishta queries Bhushandi how he could always remain stable, not ruffled even slightly by his surroundings. Bhushandi replied, “I am contented in the Paramatma (Supreme Self) and hence I am not deluded. My mind is fixed in peace as it is free from all sorrowful thoughts. I simply remain in my nest and witness the entire aeon through Pranayama and Yoga. Neither do I wish to live nor do I wish to die; I am aware that I will live tomorrow as I now live in the present moment"
Vasishta on recognising the bird's spiritual stature acknowledge, “O Lord of the birds, I have come across many great seers, But I have never met a 'Jnani' (Enlightened One) like you!"
A Jnani abides ever in the supreme self.
