ईश्वर - The Supreme Lord
Exploring the concept of divine consciousness and personal deity in yogic tradition
Ish: To rule, to have power over
Vara: Best, excellent, chosen
Combined: "The best ruler" or "Supreme controller"
Represents the highest form of consciousness that governs all existence
The divine principle that maintains cosmic order
ईश्वरप्रणिधानाद्वा
Ishvara Pranidhanad Va
"Or by surrender to Ishvara" - Yoga Sutra 1.23
तस्य वाचकः प्रणवः
Tasya Vachakah Pranavah
"OM is Ishvara's symbol" - Yoga Sutra 1.27
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Remember: Ishvara is not something to believe in, but something to experience directly through sincere practice.