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The Meaning of “OM”
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Om is a very simple sound with a complex meaning. It is the whole universe coalesced into a single word, representing the union of mind, body, and spirit that is at the heart of yoga. Often chanted three times at the start and at the finish of a yoga session, the sound of om is actually three syllables:OM symbol in Yoga: The shape of the OM symbol somehow looks to the number ‘30’, having a hat on top. When you attend a yoga class as a beginner, the yoga guru there will first explain you yoga symbols and meanings and then start with the yoga asanas. This is important as the symbols add meaning to our understanding and yoga practice.
Many yogis also use their Japa mala beads to chant the symbol “om” 108 times. Om is said to be the sound of Brahman or the Supreme in Hinduism. Japa yoga helps keep the mind, body, and heart focused.
By chanting Om, we are invoking the vibration of the entire universe. Om vibrates at the frequency of 432 Hz, which is the same frequency.It is one of the most significant sounds in the yoga mantra tradition At the beginning of yoga class, the Om connects us with our individual selves, our strength, and our egos.OM is not a chant to be used lightly, or simply because it’s “cool” or “what people do” in yoga classes. Here’s how to approach this chant with respect for its origins and tradition.
OM is not a chant to be used lightly, or simply because it’s “cool” or “what people do” in yoga classes.Om or Aum is a mantra that is often chanted at the beginning and end of yoga sessions. Om is both a sound and a symbol rich in religious meaning and depth.
It is said to be both the sound of the.Om is a mantra that is traditionally chanted at the beginning and end of yoga sessions. With roots in Hinduism, it’s both a sound and a symbol rich in meaning and depth.
When pronounced correctly, it sounds more like “AUM” and consists of four syllables: A, U, M, and the silent syllable. How do you pronounce om?One of the most common yoga symbols, many yoga classes begin and end with the chanting of OM three times. This mantra allows the energy of the group to begin the process of harmony by breathing together and sharing in this mantra.
In the end, it tunes each person into themselves and reminds the body and mind to set aside worldly concerns.Common Mantras to Use in Yoga, Meditation, and Daily Life. A mantra can be any word, phrase, or sound. The following mantras are a quick list to help you get started: Om; Om Shanti (Om Peace) I am enough; Bliss; Peace begins with me; I am healthy; I am capable; I am strong; I am present in the moment; Love.
It represents the universe as an ongoing and continuous entity. It reminds us that everything is evolving and in constant motion. In yoga, the infinity symbol is a representation of oneness, and a reminder that we are all united in this cycle of life.
This is shown by the two separate circles coming together as one.Om is the term originally used to describe the feeling experienced by rishis, or “sages,” during deep meditation. The term does not have a specific definition; rather, it refers to what the sages believed to be the sound of universal creation. The physical sensation of sounding or chanting the Om in preparation for yoga invites the practitioner to enter a state of mindful, physical and emotional.
It helps us to unite as a group, which is why it is used to end a yoga or meditation class. When we sound the word “Om” together, we help to align our mind, body, and spirit.Om or Aum (listen (help · info), IAST:Oṃ, ॐ) is a sacred sound and a spiritual symbol in Indian religions.It signifies the essence of the ultimate reality, consciousness or Atman. More broadly, it is a syllable that is chanted either independently or before a spiritual recitation in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.
The meaning and connotations of Om vary between the diverse schools within.The Om or Aum symbol is the most common symbol in Yoga. Yogis believe that the sound or vibration of Om unifies everything in the universe. It is believed that the chanting Om and meditating on the Om symbol can open your third eye and connect to the divine force of the universe.
Meaning of OM The Sanskrit word OM (also written as AUM) is a composite of three letters “A” (? – like the first sound in ‘aware’, “U” (? -as in ‘foot’ and “M” (?? – as the last sound in ‘mum’). According to MU, the three letters A, U and M represent the waking, dream and deep sleep states.
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54 comments
Thank you for such an informative explanation. Please continue to make videos and educate us.
AUM means the supreme and ultimate reality. one who understand aum or om will attain moksha or liberation.
Its true… i realised itsef!
My Voice will get sharper and rigid.
so simple,beautiful and knowledgeable talk. thank you very much
Very nice apna bahot badia explain kiya thanks mam please hindi me bhe video banay
Just like rbg colours aa oo maa are the primary sounds…
Waves of ocean, wind..sound OM..
..to experience that please visit tiruchandur temple..its truly mesmerising there….
You are very beautiful and very smart too! And you understand very well OM means. And Namaste �� and namaskar ��
it has no meaning because it does not exists in the universe rather the whole universe exists under it so it can only be realized and it is realized when one attains enlightenment.
whatever that’s mean…I got it…the only thing I know its sound so good when you say it….
om is Hindu religious word which have all vibrations of universe. see it in Vedas
Mera mann 24 ghante shyama shyam me aur kripalu ji me lagta hai ye prabhu ki hi kripa h
I was driving and saw Aum painted on the back of a exit sign, so I had to look what it ment. I’m speechless,oh wow
Such a wonderful video. Thank you Swamiji for explaining the importance of God’s name.
Meaning of OM is Unity Of All Religions.
Dat Top Dot Represent SUN
Half Circles Represent MOON
Twisted Line Represents SERPENT/ SNAKE ( MEANS EARTH)
SUN Means Suryavanshi
MOON Means Chandravanshi
Are All Equal On EARTH.
It’s Symbol Of Indian Paganism
CHEERS!!!
you should chant without using tongue. aaaaaaaa uuuuuuuuuuu mmmmmmmmmmm………
PRANAM DIVINE MOTHER HANSA Ji Surrender to you with my IMMEASURABLE HUMBLE GRATITUDE AUM AUM AUM AUM AUM AUM AUM!
People! Aum and om, phonetically, sound the same. Y’all are getting way too technical here. Relax and repeat. ��
a -as mouth open, o mouth remains open, m-when mouth shuts, so it signifies creation-maintenance-destruction (so is-om)
Thx for the explanation. My teacher told me i needed to concentrate respectively on my pelvis (a) my heart (o/u) and my head (m). Something with spirit, soul and mind (?)… anyway, Im not pretending thats true but i do know it makes sense to me coz i can feel it literally.
Key to chanting God’s name Remember God is non-different from his Name.
With this faith, practice to chant the name & feel the presence of God in it ��
I just started doing this today and oh my fucking god does it work and has so many benefits
When ever I have pain in my ear I say OM and it goes away I really want to know how does it work.
OM is the sacred mantra.It is the beginning and it is the end.So nice explanation by Swamiji!
First of all congrats Swami ji.. �� K subscriber on this YouTube channel… beautiful journey and awesome contents…. Radhe Radhe….
Does it mean that I should ideally end/start the class with three OMS and in that particular sequence as presented by Brett? Would love to hear from you, thanks.
Om is the only universal word which brings joy and vibrations when meditating
This word was given by Hindu god Shiva Om means Shiv which means entire universe Power
Pl don’t take my word negative…..I think all o\human being are unique….none is best…we should learn from each others…Pardon me if I have said anything wrong….. Namskarm..
God is symbolized by the divine sound Om. This whole universe is pervaded by Om. This is the formless aspect of God. Always remember God; never forget God. Om is the name of God. Chanting of Om controls the mind!
Sadhguru, please tell about likhit japa benefits…….when I sit and start chanting mantra closing my eyes, after sometime I feel sleepy and can’t control my sleep…..then I thought of writing down the mantra and chanting so that I should not waste my time in sleep while my sadhana….I want to do my sadhana properly…..so I decided to do likhit jaap….
Many Guru’s have told of benefits of chanting mantra…..but I have not heard much about likhit japa…. please tell something about likhit japa….when I do likhit japa m more aware of mantra, m able to give my proper thought to the mantra than by closing eyes and chanting…
Please guide me whether m on right path Gurudev?????
As long as a person relives in his conscious and he does what is right in the eyes of the Lord, all of these words doesn’t matter anything. Explaining these things in our perspective is nothing as they fall far beyond the horizons of this world and our thinking.
Hmmmm:) Please go to this short web page: http://balancedrock.org/the-meaning-of-aum/
The most detailed explanation of Om (Aum) is from the Mandukya (mun-doo-kya) Upanishad. This is a good link to it, see below. Aum has nothing to do with the creation, preservation and destruction that you spoke about. Aum also has a fourth component as you will learn from the link, it is the eternal silence from which the first three stages arise. That is to hear what normally can not be heard. The ultimate vibration of the universe.
https://realization.org/p/namedoc/upanishads/mandukya/mandukya.html
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Significance of OM
Once upon a time there was a king, he then on a day passed a notice in his kingdom ordering that “any parent who is willing to send their children to king from this day onwards when he turns 12 and shall be returned to their parents when he turns 28 will be paid monthly rations”
The king then ordered his ministry that all the expenses these children needed must arranged by taxing the other parents who did not sent their children to the king.
He then ordered the yogi’s of his kingdom to take and teach these children the significance of OM by making them chanting OM for 12hrs a day and taught vedas for 6hrs.
Within 15 years over 3000 enlightened men and women were collected due to kings order.
Those 3000 became scholars poets craftsmen priests with highest knowledge and perfection than anyone in his or nearby kingdoms
The king was chandraguptha the place he collected these children was NALANDA which became world’s first University producing kalidasa(poet), aryabhatta(inventor of zero) many other great people
(1) Chant Aaaaa….and feel it for few moment…Try to identify where u feel the sensation……just above abdomen or slightly above
(2) Chant Oooo……Chest
(3) Mmmmm……..Mind
Now chant AUM together……Try to feel the vibration…….. it is rising from bottom to top……We have seven Chakras….. u may say along the spinal chord……the lower most is the only active Chakra…….The vibration is intended to activate all the subsequent upper Chakras……..Pl confirm these fact from else where also….I have seen many videos by Indian and as well as others but not all are teaching right thing…..I will also advise people to spend at least ten years with Meditation then teach about this…
EXCITING,EMOTIONAL,DEPICTING THE REAL ESSENCE..EXCELLENT..YOU ARE ENLIGHTENED..GRACEFUL AND I AM GRATEFUL TO THEE
thank you ��️Sadhguru Benefits of AUM Chanting | OM Chanting
Very nice video. Do watch my video on a similar topic https://youtu.be/NSrb-XgYu7k
Gracias en español no encontré el significado. Is an advantage to know English. Greetings from SMA, Gto. México.
You believe in The Creator of this universe! Then you associate false gods?! People don’t be misled by lies. These people take some truth and mix it with lies. There’s isOnly ONE SUPREME LORD Who hasn’t begotten a son nor a wife Who does not have any associate. ONE AND ONLY. Remember my words so in the day of judgment you say you never knew that.
what a powerful sound is that!!!!!!! omg… never heard this powerful before sadhguru does it
Thanks mam for the velueble explanation.Thank so much����������Geetha….
Om is the symbol of the supreme Brahman from which trinities Brahma Vishnu and Siva exist and also this universe.
AUM has probably a thousand meanings. it depends on the context. I’ve talk to gurus, sadgurus, sanskrit teachers, yogis, and a vedic priest about AUM/OM. Many of these teachers gave me multiple meanings. This lady’s answer was good. However OM is the mysteries of mysteries. It is the cosmic answer. As one below put it, EVERYTHING.
AUM/OM is the seed of bliss to those who chant it. AUM/OM is probably the most certain path to opening the 3rd eye.
Respect AUM OM. LOVE IT. It is truly amazing.
OM is pronounced as AUM and it mainly consist of 4 syllables. A,U,M and silent syllable.
The first syllable A is pronounced as a prolonged ‘Awe’, U is pronounced as a sustained ‘Oo’ and M is recited as a prolonged ‘Mmm’. Finally, the silent syllable is nothing but a deep silence that extends to infinity. During the chant, different parts of our vocal box is activated creating a different part of the throat to vibrate. Overall, the syllables of AUM is said to embody the divine energy which we commonly refer to as Shakti.
Source: http://www.ishtadevata.com/blog/understanding-mantra-om.html
To me, Om means the supreme absolute. To put it into words (if that is possible) I created a music video to describe it… VIEW HERE… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcwbN63jKic
Wonderful narration by Swamiji. He says-God is present with all his powers in His name. OM contains within all the mantras, sounds and vibrations of the Universe. So OM is the all powerful and the essence of all.
There is no more benefit in chanting “ohm” than there is in chanting “Eem” or “aaam”. Stop bluffing! Cyber Hindus will fall for all this irrational mumbo jumbo by fake gurus!
Swamiji beautifully explains all the ways in which one can chant the name of God. He describes the relevance of the cosmic sound OM and how it’s vibrations help us to focus the mind during sadhana. Swamiji also beautifully described how the Lord’s name is not different fro him. Loved the narration! Thank you, Swamiji.
Aum is Allahumma in Islam. A comes from AAH, U comes from Huu and M is said as Ma, so if you put it together you will have AahHuma, but in Islam we have Allahumma wich means O Allah in arabic., and Allahumma is the introduction of every supplication which is called in arabic a Dua. Aum is also seen as the introduction of the universe, the beginning of the universe.A is the birthplace of all mantra’s, the source. so Allah is the source and the beginning of everything. Aah has all qualities of light,becous ‘aah’ ‘om’ and ‘Hum’ are three in one ‘Aah’ and Aah is seed sound of crown chakra which is collection of all chakra’s. & in islam Allah has 100 qualities according to the Quraan.So Allah is the only God you need to worship, Shame on you people!
Pranam Guruji. Is failures a part in the spiritual path too. Sometimes we succumb to the temptations of overeating and overindulgence in pleasures despite being aware of the consequences. How to come out of it completely. Don’t want to succumb to the temptations in future. Radhey Radhey Govinda
Very enticing discourse from
Swami Mukundananda. What is God’s name? Why does God have a name? And how to chant God’s name from quietest levels to singing out loud. Please tell us more.
Thanks �� for sharing this treasure. May God bless us all ��
Om is The supreme name of Para Brahman the universal essence (God)
In this talk Swamiji talks about the Mandukya Upanishad. For interested viewers, here is a book by Swami Krishnananda. https://www.swami-krishnananda.org/mand/Mandukya_Upanishad.pdf