| Sages,Rushis & Saints |
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| Biographies of Great Indians & Hindus |
YAJNAVALKYA |
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from the World Gradually Yajnavalkya began to feel, "Enough of this material life of the world." He decided to lead the life of a recluse in the woods spending all his time in the contemplation on Brahman. He confided this wish to his two wives. All his worldly possessions were equally divided between them. Katyayani Devi took her share as her husband's gracious gift and remained in the ashram as its holy mother. Maitreyi Devi said, "I don't want any of these things. I want only self-realization and have no use for these material possessions." Yajnavalkya got ready to leave for the woods. Katyayani made obeisance to him and kneeling down with bowed head she prayed to him to bless her. "May your contemplation on Brahman be fruitful. May you have salvation soon," said Yajnavalkya blessing her. He put on her forehead the auspicious kurrikum dot as a mark of his blessings. Then he proceeded to the Himalayas for doing penance. Maitreyi also accompanied him as an ascetic after doing obeisance to Katyayani Devi and taking leave of her. Both of them were doing penance at the foot of the Himalayas. Maitreyi one day passed away. A few days later, Yajnavalkya also passed away from this world and merged into the state of Brahman through his deep meditation. |
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