Consisting of six verses, it explores the nature of self-realization and the recognition of one's true identity beyond the transient aspects of existence. The verses eloquently convey the understanding that the ultimate truth, the "I am," transcends the physical, mental, and emotional realms. 

The Nirvana Shatakam serves as a spiritual guide, guiding practitioners toward the realization of their inherent oneness with the infinite, leading to a state of blissful liberation or Nirvana.