# The science of God realization *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.* **Krishna consciousness is the science of understanding God through authorized methods: ![[bg/9/2]] ## Three Features of the Absolute **The Absolute Truth is realized in three phases: ![[sb/1/2/11]] ## Brahman Realization **The impersonal effulgence is the primary realization: ![[bg/14/27]] ## Paramātmā Realization **The Supersoul is realized through meditation: ![[bg/6/20]] ## Bhagavān Realization **The Supreme Personality is the ultimate realization: ![[sb/1/2/11#purport]] ## The Process of Realization **God realization comes through devotional service: ![[bg/18/55]] ## The Perfection of Realization **Seeing Krishna everywhere and everything in Krishna: ![[bg/6/30]] ## Related Articles - [[wiki/articles/the-philosophy-of-bhagavad-gita|The philosophy of Bhagavad-gita]] — 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