The Eternal Home: From Form to the Infinite Silence Within
There are moments in life when a single verse can unfold an entire philosophy of existence. A seed carries within it the entire tree, and a few words often hold within them the depth of timeless wisdom.
“Jāti hamārī Brahm {ब्रह्म} hai,
Mātā-pitā haiñ Rām,
Gṛha hamārā śūnya meiñ,
Anahad/Anāhata meiñ viśrām."
The lines are not merely poetic. They are revelations of the deepest truths of human life. They point to identity, origin, and dwelling, not in their worldly forms, but in their eternal essence.
Jāti Hamārī Brahm Hai ~ Our True Identity Is Brahman{ब्रह्म}
In worldly terms, Jāti is seen as caste, class, or social category. Yet in the language of truth, Jāti is our essential nature. The verse proclaims: “Our caste is Brahman{ब्रह्म}.”
This radical statement frees us from all superficial identities, religion, race, status, nation, or even name.
It points to the Upanishadic truth:
“Tat Tvam Asi ~ Thou art That/That's You/You're that.”
To be born human is not to be confined within labels but to recognize that our very being is the limitless consciousness called Brahman. We are not drops separated from the ocean, but the ocean itself flowing through a drop.
"True identity is not what society stamps upon us, but what eternity whispers within us. And eternity only knows us as Brahman/ब्रह्म." ~ Adarsh Singh
When this is realized, all narrowness dissolves. We no longer ask, “Who are you?” in terms of language or land. We ask, “Who are you?” in terms of being. And the answer is the same everywhere: “I am.”
Mātā-Pitā Haiñ Rām ~ Our Parents Are Ram
On the surface, this may sound like devotion to a deity, but the meaning is far deeper. Ram here does not only signify the historical king of Ayodhya, but the eternal principle of dharma, love, and universal consciousness.
Just as our earthly parents give us a body, Ram, this cosmic principle, gives us existence itself. To say “Our parents are Ram” is to declare that the source of our birth is not mere biology but divinity.
Every mother’s love, every father’s guidance, every nurturing hand is but an expression of Ram. The world sustains us not because of accidents, but because of divine design.
When we look at life in this way, gratitude blossoms. Even our challenges, even our losses, even our destiny, everything becomes the compassionate play of Ram.
"We are not orphans wandering in a meaningless world; we are children of the Infinite, forever held in the embrace of Ram."
This changes how we live. Instead of being bitter about circumstances, we start seeing life as a grand classroom where Rama is both the teacher and the parent.
Gṛha Hamārā Śūnya Meiñ ~ Our Home Is in the Void
Home is a word that usually evokes images of walls, roofs, courtyards, and families. Yet the verse turns this concept upside down: “Our home is in the void.”
What does this mean?
The śūnya or void is not emptiness in the sense of nothingness, but emptiness in the sense of infinite potential. It is the silence before creation, the space in which all galaxies arise and dissolve, the ground of all beings.
This void is not somewhere else; it is within us. When thoughts quiet down, when desires loosen their grip, when the ego falls silent, we enter this home. It is a home without an address, without furniture, without locks, but once entered, it feels more secure than any fortress.
The Buddha spoke of śūnyatā, the emptiness of all things. The mystics of India spoke of śūnya samādhi, resting in the infinite space. Both point to the same truth: our dwelling place is not material, but metaphysical.
"A true home is not built with bricks, but with silence. And the greatest luxury of life is to rest in that silence." ~ Adarsh Singh
Anahad/Anāhata Meiñ Viśrām ~ Resting in the Soundless Sound
Perhaps the most beautiful part of the verse is this: “Our rest is in the Anahad/Anāhata.”
Anahad/Anāhata means “unstruck”, a sound that arises without any striking of objects, without any cause. It is the inner sound of the cosmos, heard only in deep meditation. Yogis call it the nāda, the primordial vibration.
Modern science speaks of the universe as vibration, frequency, and wave. Ancient mystics experienced the same truth not through instruments, but through stillness.
To rest in the Anahad/Anāhata is to dissolve into the "eternal hum" of existence. The body sleeps, the mind becomes still, but awareness rests in the music of infinity.
This is not sleep; it is awakening. Not rest in unconsciousness, but rest in supreme consciousness.
"When you rest in the Anahad/Anāhata, you do not hear the universe, you become its song." ~ Adarsh Singh
The Philosophy of Identity, Origin, and Home
These four lines together form a complete spiritual philosophy:
Identity ~ We are Brahman/ब्रह्म, not limited by any worldly caste or category.
Origin ~ Our parents are Ram, the eternal source, not merely human beings.
Dwelling ~ Our home is in the void/शून्य, not in structures of stone and mortar.
Rest ~ Our rest is in the Anahad/Anāhata, the infinite sound beyond all duality.
Together, they answer life’s three ultimate questions: Who am I? Where did I come from? Where do I belong?
Living This Wisdom in Daily Life
Spiritual truths often feel lofty, but they are meant to transform everyday living. How can we embody these verses?
Beyond Identity: Stop clinging to external labels. See yourself and others as Brahman/ब्रह्म first. This dissolves prejudice and ego.
Parenthood of Ram: Honor your biological parents, but also see every moment of care and guidance as an expression of the divine parenthood. Gratitude becomes your natural state.
Home in the Void/शून्य: Practice meditation. Spend time in silence. Let your true home be the inner void, even while you live in physical houses.
Rest in the Anahad/Anāhata: Instead of seeking rest only in sleep or entertainment, learn to rest in awareness, in the subtle vibration of life. This gives you inexhaustible peace.
"Spirituality is not about escaping life; it is about changing the address of your consciousness, from the surface to the center, from the fleeting to the eternal." ~ Adarsh Singh
The Wider Echo of the Verse in World Traditions
Though the language here is deeply Indian, the truth is universal.
In Christianity, Christ said, “In my Father’s house are many mansions.” The “house” is not a building but an eternal dwelling.
In Taoism, Lao Tzu spoke of the Tao as the nameless void, the mother of all things.
In Sufism, Rumi sang of the Beloved as the true origin and destination of the soul.
In Buddhism, the concept of śūnyatā mirrors the home in the void.
These lines, born in Bharatvarsh and embraced across the globe, transcend cultural boundaries to belong to all of humanity. They stand as a timeless declaration of our shared spiritual heritage.
From Illusion to Infinity
The great tragedy of human life is that we search for identity, security, and rest in places where they cannot be found. We seek them in careers, relationships, possessions, and pleasures. Yet sooner or later, all these slip away.
But when we return to these truths, we realize that what we sought outside was always within. Our identity was never in name, our parents were never limited to flesh, our home was never limited to walls, our rest was never limited to beds.
This realization is liberation.
The Journey Home
To live these lines is to live in freedom. To remember daily:
I am Brahman/ब्रह्म.
I am a child of Ram.
My home is the void/शून्य.
My rest is in the Anahad/Anāhata.
This is the highest dignity and the deepest peace.
"Life is not a journey from birth to death, it is a journey from illusion to infinity, from noise to Anahad/Anāhata, from walls to the vastness of the void/शून्य. That is the real homecoming." ~ Adarsh Singh
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