Philosophical Elegance of Yakṣa Praśna

Abstract: Dharma is the very core of Indian philosophy which highlights a way of life and view of life. Yakṣapraśna is famous anecdote from the great epic Mahᾱbhᾱrata with great philosophical, intellectual, and ethical explications which is in par with the time period. It is in the form of dialogue between Yamadharma and Dharmarᾱja Yudhiṣtira and this conversation provide great lesson for leading an ethically enriched and socially enlightened fruitful life. That means the stories and lessons are relevant for the wellbeing of humanity. In some instance it is not easy to understand the meanings of the questions and the answers of Yakṣa praśna and hence more trustworthy interpretations and explanations are necessary for getting the real sense of such questions. The Yakṣa praśna expounds profound moral truths and ethical ideals that are worthy of study, reflection and observance in action. The Yakṣa praśna lays down that Dharma should be performed for the sake of Dharma only and not for the sake of enjoyments and desires. Everybody who is desirous of leading a worthy and fruitful life should study the purport of the questions and answers in the Yakṣa praśna.