Kurma Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 183
Dakṣa’s Progeny, Nṛsiṃha–Varāha Avatāras, and Andhaka’s Defeat
Hari–Hara–Śakti Synthesis
ओङ्कारमूर्तिर्योगात्मा त्रयीनेत्रस्त्रिलोचनः / महाविभूतिर्देवेशो जयाशेषजगत्पते
oṅkāramūrtiryogātmā trayīnetrastrilocanaḥ / mahāvibhūtirdeveśo jayāśeṣajagatpate
जय हो त्या प्रभूची, ज्याचे रूप ओंकार आहे, ज्याची आत्मा योग आहे; ज्याचे त्रयी-नेत्र वेदत्रय आहेत, तो त्रिलोचन आहे. महाविभूतीयुक्त देवेश, अशेष जगत्पते, तुझा जयजयकार असो।
A devotee/sage offering a stuti (hymn of praise) within the Purva-bhaga narrative frame
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: vira
FAQs
It identifies the Supreme as Oṁ itself and as the very essence of Yoga—implying the Lord is the inner reality realized through yogic union, beyond partial or limited forms, as the universal Jagatpati.
While not prescribing steps, it frames meditation around Oṁ (praṇava) and the Yogic Lord—supporting praṇava-japa and contemplation of Ishvara as the ground of the Vedas and the goal of yogic realization, consistent with Kurma Purana’s Pashupata-leaning devotional Yoga ethos.
By praising the Supreme with Shaiva epithets like “Trilocana” while also affirming universal lordship, it reflects the Kurma Purana’s non-sectarian synthesis where one Ishvara is celebrated through both Shaiva and Vaishnava names and symbols.