Kurma Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 69
Madhu–Kaiṭabha, Nārāyaṇa’s Yoga-Nidrā, Rudra’s Manifestation, and the Aṣṭamūrti–Trimūrti Teaching
यस्य भासा विभातीदमद्वयं तमसः परम् / प्रपद्ये तत् परं तत्त्वं तद्रूपं परमेश्वरम्
yasya bhāsā vibhātīdamadvayaṃ tamasaḥ param / prapadye tat paraṃ tattvaṃ tadrūpaṃ parameśvaram
जिसकी प्रभा से यह अद्वैत तत्त्व प्रकाशित होता है और जो तमस् से परे है—उस परम तत्त्व, उसी स्वरूप परमेश्वर की मैं शरण लेता हूँ।
Lord Kūrma (Vishnu) teaching in a Shaiva–Vaishnava synthesis tone (Iśvara-centered instruction)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It points to an advaya (non-dual) supreme principle that is self-revealing through divine radiance and transcends tamas (ignorance), indicating the Self as luminous, supreme Reality.
The verse supports dhyāna focused on the inner/absolute light (bhāsā) and śaraṇāgati (prapadye—surrender) to Īśvara, aligning with Pāśupata-leaning devotion joined with contemplative insight.
By centering on Parameśvara as the one supreme tattva beyond tamas, it reflects the Purāṇic non-sectarian synthesis where the Supreme Lord is approached as a single reality, harmonizing Shaiva and Vaishnava theologies.