Fifty-first dhāraṇā. Progression of mantra from gross to supreme. Piṇḍamantram — the compact, dense mantra. Sthūlam — in its gross, audible form. Sūkṣmam — in its subtle, mental form. Parāparam — the beyond of the beyond.

Kramāt — gradually, by stages. Unlike other techniques that are instantaneous, this is processual. First the mantra is pronounced aloud. Then whispered. Then repeated mentally. Then only intention remains. Then even that dissolves.

Dhruvaṃ dhyānam — firm, constant meditation. Paravyomaprakāśakam — which illuminates the supreme space. Each level of mantra subtlety reveals a deeper level of consciousness. Audible voice illuminates physical space. Mental repetition illuminates inner space. Silence beyond mantra illuminates supreme space.