Yogavāsiṣṭha (11th Century) is a Sanskrit Smṛti text similar in composition to the Purāṇas, containing a variety of stories representing diverse philosophical perspectives that were gathered over time and collated into the framework of a dialogue between the sage Vasistha and Lord Rāma. In this course, Āchārya Sthaneshwar begins with a general overview of the structure and contents of the book, then examines several major themes. This self-paced course contains 12 video lectures. 1. Introduction to Yogavāsiṣṭha, Acharya Sthaneshwar, and the Structure of the Text. 2. Dispassion and Conduct 3-4. Narratives and Philosophies from the section on Origination. 5-6. Discourses on Duration 7-8. Discourses on Dissolution 9-12. Discourses on Liberation