yad vācā anabhyuditaṁ yena vāg abhyudyate | tad eva brahma tvaṁ viddhi nedaṁ yad idam upāsate ||
"That which is not expressed by speech, but by which speech is expressed — know That alone to be Brahman, not what people worship as this."
What This Means:
Brahman is not something words can describe, but it's what gives words their power. Whatever concept of God you worship, if it can be defined and limited, it's not the ultimate. The real Brahman is the source behind all expression.
Going Deeper:
This begins a series of verses using the formula: "That which X cannot reach, but which empowers X — that is Brahman." The verse distinguishes between concepts of God (which are mental constructs) and Brahman itself (the reality behind all concepts).
How To Apply This:
Notice that the power to speak exists before any particular word. The capacity for expression is prior to all expressions. Rest in that capacity itself, rather than getting lost in the endless words it produces.
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