A True Jnani

Anecdotes

oi-Priya Devi

By Priya Devi

Monday, July 26, 2010, 18:11

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.