परमात्मन्

The supreme self, the ultimate soul of all existence beyond the individual

परम आत्मा, व्यक्तिगत आत्मा से परे सर्वोच्च चेतना

Jivatma (individual soul) seeks Paramatma (supreme soul) — this is the entire spiritual journey summarised। Gita 13.22 — 'उपद्रष्टाऽनुमन्ता च भर्ता भोक्ता महेश्वरः परमात्मेति चाप्युक्तो' — Paramatma witnesses, permits, sustains, enjoys। 'Who am I?' — Ramana Maharshi's enquiry — leads from jivatma to Paramatma realisation। Advaita — jivatma = Paramatma (they are one)। Dvaita — jivatma ≠ Paramatma (eternally distinct)। Both agree Paramatma is supreme। Meditation's goal — experiencing Paramatma directly — not concept but experience — not theory but taste।

ॐMeditate on this name for self-realisation. Ideal during 'Who am I?' enquiry. Invoke for Paramatma experience. Powerful during Gita 13 study and Advaita-Dvaita contemplation.