Verse 15.18 : Purusottama Yoga "The Supreme Person"
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The Translation
“Because I transcend the perishable, and am superior even to the imperishable, I am celebrated both in the world and in the Vedas as the Supreme Person (Purushottama).”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna explains the semantic origin of the title Purushottama, declaring that because He transcends both the perishable material world and the static soul, He is the supreme integration.
Practical Application
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Harmonize your day today: balance periods of focused outer action with periods of quiet inner reflection, integrating both sides of your Self.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- How does the title 'Purushottama' reflect a synthesis of the personal and impersonal aspects of the Divine?
- What is the significance of the Divine being celebrated both in common language (loke) and scriptural texts (vede)?
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15.18
यस्मात्क्षरमतीतोऽहमक्षरादपि चोत्तमः
Shankara comments that because the Lord is higher than the perishable universe and the imperishable Maya, He is celebrated as the Supreme Being. Recognizing the Lord as Purushottama means understanding the absolute reality of non-dual consciousness.