Pootatma - The Pure Soul

"Purushottama" is a Sanskrit term used in Hindu philosophy to describe the highest and purest form of consciousness or the ultimate reality, which is believed to be present in all beings. It is often translated as "the supreme soul" or "the divine self."

In some Hindu traditions, the term "Atma" is used to refer to the individual soul or self, while "Purushottama" refers to the ultimate, all-pervading consciousness that underlies all existence. This supreme consciousness is seen as pure, eternal, and unchanging, and is believed to be the source of all creation and the ultimate goal of human existence.

The concept of Purushottama is central to many schools of Hindu philosophy, including Vedanta and Yoga, and is often associated with the idea of self-realization or enlightenment, which involves recognizing and merging with this ultimate reality.

In the Bhagavad Gita, one of the most important Hindu scriptures, the character of Krishna is often identified with Purushottama, and his teachings to the warrior Arjuna focus on the importance of realizing the true nature of the self and transcending the limitations of the material world in order to attain union with the divine.

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