Katha Upanishad Verse 1.2.17

This verse establishes Om as the supreme support or “prop” for the spiritual seeker. It is declared the best and highest means to reach the ultimate reality. By understanding and grounding oneself in this sacred vibration, one attains glory in the realm of Brahman.

Sanskrit Verse

एतदालम्बनँ श्रेष्ठमेतदालम्बनं परं । एतदालम्बनं ज्ञात्वा ब्रह्मलोके महीयते ॥ १७ ॥

Transliteration

etadālambanam̐ śreṣṭhametadālambanaṃ paraṃ । etadālambanaṃ jñātvā brahmaloke mahīyate ॥ 17 ॥

Translation

This prop is the best. This prop is the highest Knowing this prop, one is worshipped in the world of Brahman.