Meaning and elaboration
Meaning: Salutations To The one who rests in the profound state of union with his own self.
Elaboration
The name Ātmayogaśaya (Ātmayogāśaya) is a profound and highly esoteric name, combining the terms Ātman, Yoga, and Aśaya, pointing to a deep state of self-realization and divine union.
Ātman: The Self In this context, it refers to the Supreme Self, the ultimate consciousness, the very essence of existence. It is the individual soul that, at its highest realization, is non-different from the Universal Spirit (Brahman).
Yoga: Union and Absorption Yoga here signifies not merely a practice, but the state of perfect union, absorption, and identification with the Self. It implies a state of profound meditation, samadhi, where duality dissolves and there is only oneness. This is the supreme spiritual discipline leading to liberation (moksha).
Aśaya: Resting Place, Foundation, or Intention Aśaya traditionally means "resting place," "abode," "receptacle," or "foundation." It can also mean "intention," "mind," or "heart." In this composite, it suggests a profound internal state.
Resting in the Self through Yoga When combined, Ātmayogaśaya signifies the one "who rests, or is firmly established, in the union with his own Self." This means Kalabhairava is eternally in a state of perfect and unwavering communion with his own divine essence. He is the ultimate yogi, perpetually absorbed in the contemplation and realization of his own supreme nature. His very being is a testament to the highest state of self-knowledge and non-dual experience.
The Embodiment of Self-Realization This name highlights Kalabhairava as the embodiment of liberation (moksha). He does not merely practice yoga; he is the state of perfect yoga. His existence is an eternal samadhi, a conscious dwelling within the infinite boundaries of his own divine Self. For the devotee, venerating Ātmayogaśaya means aspiring to this same state of inner union and self-awareness, finding the ultimate resting place within the Ātman.
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