Chapter 15 Verse 13
Puruṣhottam Yog
गामाविश्य च भूतानि धारयाम्यहमोजसा।पुष्णामि चौषधीः सर्वाः सोमो भूत्वा रसात्मकः।।15.13।।
gām āviśhya cha bhūtāni dhārayāmy aham ojasā puṣhṇāmi chauṣhadhīḥ sarvāḥ somo bhūtvā rasātmakaḥ
Word Meanings
| gām | earth |
| āviśhya | permeating |
| cha | and |
| bhūtāni | living beings |
| dhārayāmi | sustain |
| aham | I |
| ojasā | energy |
| puṣhṇāmi | nourish |
| cha | and |
| auṣhadhīḥ | plants |
| sarvāḥ | all |
| somaḥ | the moon |
| bhūtvā | becoming |
| rasa-ātmakaḥ | supplying the juice of life |
Translation
Permeating the earth, I support all beings with My energy; and having become the watery moon, I nourish all herbs.
Philosophical Significance
Core Meaning
This verse teaches that the divine or ultimate reality fills the world and quietly supports every living thing with a life-giving power (ojas). It is not distant; it pervades the earth and holds life together.
By “becoming the moon,” the divine is also the gentle, nourishing force that helps plants grow and keeps natural cycles going. The image shows a caring presence that refreshes and sustains without forcing itself.
Together, these images remind us that the sacred works both as strength and as gentle nurture. Life depends on a steady, unseen support—sogratitude and care for the world follow naturally.
Life Application
- Notice and thank the small supports of life: food, water, rest, and the people who help you—recognize them as expressions of that sustaining presence.
- Protect and care for nature and people; nurturing the world is a practical way to honor the life that supports you.
- Keep your own vitality steady: regular sleep, simple food, calm habits, and kindness maintain your inner “ojas” so you can support others.
Reflection Question
Where do I feel supported and nourished by life today, and how can I return that support?