Isvara

Definition: The Lord; a unique Self or divine principle, untouched by afflictions, representing pure consciousness.

Insights: Isvara is the special Self, unaffected by afflictions or karma. Meditation on Isvara (often represented by OM) can accelerate spiritual growth and bring clarity.

Related Sutras

1.23

īśvarapraṇidhānādvā

Importance: 9/10

Or, realization is attained by devotion to Īśvara (God).

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1.24

kleśakarmavipākāśayairaparāmṛṣṭaḥ puruṣaviśeṣa īśvaraḥ

Importance: 8/10

Īśvara is a special Self, untouched by afflictions, actions, their results, or latent impressions.

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1.25

tatra niratiśayaṁ sarvajñabījam

Importance: 8/10

In Him, the seed of omniscience is unsurpassed.

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1.26

sa eṣa pūrveṣāmapi guruḥ kālenānavacchedāt

Importance: 8/10

He is the teacher of even the ancient teachers, being beyond the limits of time.

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1.27

tasya vācakaḥ praṇavaḥ

Importance: 9/10

His designator is Praṇava (the syllable Om).

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2.45

samādhisiddhirīśvarapraṇidhānāt

Importance: 9/10

Perfection in samādhi is attained through devotion to Īśvara.

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