Chapter 8 • Verse 13

Aksara Brahma Yoga

The Yoga of the Imperishable Brahman

Sanskrit Verse

Om ity ekaksharam brahma vyaharan mam anusmaran, yah prayati tyajan deham sa yati paramam gatim

Translation & Meaning

The one-syllable Om is Brahman. One who departs the body while chanting Om and remembering Me attains the supreme destination. Om is the sonic form of Brahman — the primordial sound that contains all of creation. Departing while vibrating Om while holding God in mind leads to the highest goal.

Key Teachings

  • •Om is the sacred syllable that embodies Brahman in sound
  • •Chanting Om at death while remembering God grants the supreme destination
  • •The combination of sacred sound and divine remembrance is supremely liberating

Topics

OmBrahmansacred syllabledeparturesupreme destination
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