The Characteristics of Attainment of Orhkara - Verse 28-29
Vayu Purana (G. V. Tagare English translation) · 20 · Verse 28-29
Sanskrit Original
He who understands properly and again meditates upon the imperishable supreme Brahman called Orhkara leaves off the cycle of worldly existence. He becomes liberated from all ties and bondages. Undoubtedly he attains the auspicious eternal region devoid of attributes. Thus I have described to you the way for the attainment and realization of Orhkara. [Prose portion] Obeisance to the lord of the worlds who has grasped the idea and knowledge of the Kalpas, and whose worship is beneficial to you. Obeisance to the attributeless, eternal Brahman to whom the lord of Yogins is devoted. One should worship him who is extremely pure and unaffected like the lotus-leaf untouched by water. Orhkara is the holiest of holv things. Consisting of syllables short and prolated, it is holy and full of sanctifying things. One shall worship Orhkara devoid of sound, touch, colour, taste and smell. Obeisance to the lord of Prakrti, obeisance to Yoglsvara by whom has been made the fierce firmament, the earth firm and the heaven extended by whom Elysium has been created and Ether made—the ’two being the abode of Devas. He has universe as (his) form Heis incomparable with Prana and Apana. He is a sacrifice’ and constitutes all things. The sacrifice is Veda. Veda (is obeisance. Obeisance is Rudra. Hail to Rudra. Obeisance to the lord of the chiefs of Yogins. This prayer for success should be performed m the evening, morning and midday. Rudra bestows the fruits
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