The Secret of OM TAT SAT in Gita 17.23 | The 3-Stage Mantra

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The Secret of "OM TAT SAT": The Triple Mantra of Liberation | Gita 17.23

In Bhagavad Gita Chapter 17, Verse 23, the speaker (Kaal Brahm) reveals the specific designation of the Supreme God. This verse acts as the "Master Key" to the hierarchy of the Three Purushas that we have tracked through Chapters 7 and 8.

Sanskrit Verse

Gita 17.23 | English:

Om Tat Sat - 

‘Om’ is the mantra of Brahm, ‘Tat’ is the coded (symbolic) mantra of Parabrahm, and ‘Sat’ is the coded (symbolic) mantra of Purna Brahm (the Complete Supreme God). In this way, the chanting of these three types of names of the Complete Supreme God has been ordained. At the beginning of creation, scholars created the Vedas and Yagyas (sacrifices), etc., based on that very true spiritual knowledge (Tattvgyan), and they used to perform spiritual practice on that same basis. (23)

I. Decoding the Threefold Mantra

This is not a single name, but a bridge that connects the three different "Unmanifest" (Avyakt) powers.

1. OM (ॐ)

• Identity: The mantra of Brahm (Kaal).
• Function: As established in Gita 8.13, "Om" is used to clear the debts of the 21 universes. It allows the soul to reach the First Avyakt’s realm (Brahm Lok).
• The Limitation: It cannot take you beyond the "trap" of rebirth.

2. TAT

• Identity: The mantra of Akshar Purush (ParBrahm).
• Function: "Tat" is a coded mantra (symbolic). It is used to cross the jurisdiction of the 7 quadrillion universes of the Second Avyakt.
• The Process: It represents the "Thatness" of the Divine, pointing toward the power that sustains the middle realms.

3. SAT

• Identity: The mantra of Param Akshar Brahm (Purna Brahm / Kabir Saheb).
• Function: This is the mantra of the Third Avyakt. "Sat" means "Truth" or "Eternal."
• The Result: This mantra connects the soul to the eternal realm of Satlok. It is the final "key" that unlocks permanent liberation and ends the cycle of birth and death.

II. Why the "Coded" Form?

You will notice that "TAT" and "SAT" are not the literal sounds of the mantras. It is clarified that:

• The Giver of the Gita refers to them in code because these mantras are confidential.
• They can only be revealed by a Tattvadarshi Saint (as mentioned in Gita 4.34).
• Just as a bank locker requires two or three different keys to open, the door to Satlok requires the combined power of all three mantras (Naam) in a specific sequence.

III. The Significance of Verse 17.23

This verse proves that the "One-God" theory of common religion is incomplete. If there were only one God and one realm, a single mantra would suffice. The requirement of Om, Tat, and Sat confirms:

1. There are three distinct rulers (Kshar, Akshar, and Param Akshar).
2. The seeker must "pay the tax" or clear the accounts in each jurisdiction before moving higher.
3. The ultimate goal is the Param Akshar Brahm, who is reached through the "Sat" power.

IV. Practical Application: How to Use This Knowledge

According to the subsequent verses (17.24–27):

• 17.24: Acts of sacrifice, charity, and penance are started with OM to stay within the Vedic rules.
• 17.25: Seekers of liberation use TAT to disconnect from the desire for worldly fruits.
• 17.26–27: SAT is used to establish the soul in the ultimate Truth and to perfect all spiritual endeavors.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Can I just chant "Om Tat Sat" and be liberated?

No. These are "directions." The actual "Tat" and "Sat" are secret mantras that a Tattvadarshi Saint provides during initiation (Naam Diksha). Simply repeating the words "Tat" and "Sat" is like saying the word "Money" instead of having actual currency.

2. Why isn't this secret known to most pundits?

The Gita itself says this knowledge is "Most Confidential." Most scholars stop at "Om" because they only have access to the four Vedas. The secrets of "Tat" and "Sat" are part of the Fifth Veda (Suksham Veda) delivered by the Kavim (KavirDev).

3. Who is the "Brahman" mentioned in 17.23?

It refers to the Supreme God (Purna Brahm). The verse says that the universe was created through these three names, proving that the entire creation is "encoded" with the vibration of KavirDev.