Verse 8.13 : Aksara Brahma Yoga "Path of Eternal Brahman"
Verse 13 of 28
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The Translation
“Uttering the single syllable OM, which is Brahman, and remembering Me as he departs, he who quits the body attains the supreme goal.”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna completes the transition protocol, explaining that chanting the single syllable OM and remembering Him leads to the supreme goal.
Practical Application
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Sit quietly for 5 minutes tonight: close your eyes, take slow breaths, and silently chant 'OM' (or focus on your breath) to relax your nervous system before sleep.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- Why is the syllable OM considered the primordial sound of the universe and non-different from Brahman? What effect does chanting OM have on your nervous system?
- If you had to distill all your lifetime's wisdom and prayers into a single word or feeling at the moment of departure, what would it be?
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8.13
ओमित्येकाक्षरं ब्रह्म व्याहरन्मामनुस्मरन्
OM is the highest name and symbol of Brahman. By chanting it with full understanding of its meaning, and remembering the Lord, the yogi dissolves his individuality into the supreme non-dual Brahman, achieving Kaivalya.