Shloka 38
Paramātma-Svarūpa-Nirṇaya: Strī–Puṃ–Napuṃsaka-Vicāra
Inquiry into the Supreme Self and Gendered Forms
व्यंजनस्य सकारस्य हकारस्य च वर्जनात् । ओमित्येव भवेत्स्थूलो वाचकः परमात्मनः
vyaṃjanasya sakārasya hakārasya ca varjanāt | omityeva bhavetsthūlo vācakaḥ paramātmanaḥ
When the consonantal elements—specifically the letters ‘sa’ and ‘ha’—are set aside, what remains is ‘Om’ alone; and that ‘Om’ becomes the manifest (gross) designator and uttered Name of the Supreme Self.
Lord Shiva (teaching Parvati in the Kailasa Samhita’s philosophical discourse)
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Ishana
Mantra: oṃ
Type: gayatri
FAQs
It teaches that Praṇava (Om) is the primary audible signifier of the Supreme Self—bridging the seeker from outward sound (sthūla) toward the inner, subtler realization of Shiva as Paramātman.
Just as the Linga is a manifest support for contemplating the formless Reality, Om is presented as the manifest (gross, utterable) designation through which the mind can steadily approach Shiva beyond attributes.
Praṇava-japa (repetition of “Om”) with contemplative focus on Shiva as Paramātman—often paired in Shaiva practice with disciplined breath, purity, and steady inward attention.