*🕉️ Saranagati: Unconditional Surrender to Supreme Divine Will - Yoga Vasistha Nirvana Prakarana Purvārdha Section 110 Lesson 349 | Swami Jyotirmayananda*

Join Swami Jyotirmayananda, the last remaining direct disciple of Swami Sivananda, as He explores the profound teachings of *Yoga Vasistha**. In this episode, discover **Section 110, Lesson 349* of the **Nirvana Prakarana Purvārdha**, where Swamiji explains the essential practice of **Saranagati**—the unconditional surrender to the Supreme Divine Will. This lesson offers deep spiritual insights into aligning one’s life with divine purpose, overcoming the ego, and attaining lasting peace.

⏰ *Key Highlights:*

- *[00:52]* - *Introduction*: Swamiji begins with the conclusion of the story of Queen Chudala and King Shikhidwaja, emphasizing their return to worldly duties after attaining enlightenment.
- *[03:49]* - *Understanding Sthitaprajña*: Explore the concept of the enlightened one who remains steady in wisdom, accepting life’s circumstances with equanimity and detachment.
- *[04:59]* - *Saranagati and Sahaj Samadhi*: Swamiji discusses the importance of surrender to God, which naturally leads to Sahaj Samadhi, a state of effortless spiritual absorption.
- *[06:55]* - *Ego and Divine Will*: Understand how complete surrender dissolves the ego, allowing one to become an instrument of the Divine Will.
- *[09:11]* - *Overcoming Spiritual Obstacles*: Learn about the three obstacles—Mala (impurities), Vikshepa (distractions), and Avarana (ignorance)—and how they are overcome through Saranagati and spiritual practice.
- *[11:44]* - *Living Enlightenment*: Swamiji explains how an enlightened being continues to perform daily duties and rituals while remaining unattached to worldly outcomes.
- *[13:59]* - *The Royal Return*: The symbolic return of the King and Queen to their kingdom, embodying spiritual wisdom while fulfilling their responsibilities with detachment.
- *[22:07]* - *Final Liberation*: Explore the concept of Videha Mukti—liberation that occurs after the exhaustion of Prarabdha Karma, leading to the soul's union with the Absolute.

🧘‍♂️ **Swami Jyotirmayananda's Teachings**:

* *Surrender and Self-Realization:* Discover how Saranagati, the surrender to Divine Will, leads to the ultimate state of Sahaj Samadhi.
* *The Role of Karma:* Understand the balance between fulfilling worldly duties and progressing on the spiritual path, as exemplified by Queen Chudala and King Shikhidwaja.
* *Ego Dissolution:* Learn the significance of transcending the ego through surrender to Divine Will, allowing one to live as an instrument of the Divine.

🌟 **Why Watch This Video?**:

Immerse yourself in the wisdom of Swami Jyotirmayananda as He guides you through the timeless teachings of **Yoga Vasistha**. This lesson provides a clear understanding of how surrendering to the Divine leads to lasting peace and ultimate liberation.

🙏 **Ending Notes**:

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**Timestamps**:

- [00:52] - Introduction to Queen Chudala and King Shikhidwaja’s Enlightenment
- [03:49] - Understanding Sthitaprajña and Equanimity
- [04:59] - Saranagati and Sahaj Samadhi Explained
- [06:55] - Dissolving Ego through Divine Will
- [09:11] - Conquering Mala, Vikshepa, and Avarana
- [11:44] - Living as an Enlightened Being
- [13:59] - The Symbolic Royal Return to Duty
- [22:07] - Final Liberation: Understanding Videha Mukti

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