# The science of God realization
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> *The Absolute Truth is realized progressively in three features: Brahman (impersonal effulgence), Paramātmā (the Supersoul in the heart), and Bhagavān (the Supreme Personality of Godhead). Complete realization of Krishna as Bhagavān is the highest achievement.*
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## Three Features of the Absolute
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## Brahman Realization
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## Paramātmā Realization
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## Bhagavān Realization
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## The Process of Realization
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## The Perfection of Realization
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## Related Articles
- [[wiki/articles/the-philosophy-of-bhagavad-gita|The philosophy of Bhagavad-gītā]] — Foundational teachings
- [[wiki/articles/surrender-to-the-lord|Surrender to the Lord]] — Essential principle
## From the Index
- [[index/entries/god-realization|God Realization]] — Bhagavat-tattva
- [[index/entries/absolute-truth|Absolute Truth]] — Three features
- [[index/entries/brahman|Brahman]] — Impersonal aspect
- [[index/entries/paramatma|Paramātmā]] — Supersoul
- [[index/entries/bhagavan|Bhagavān]] — Supreme Personality