RELIGIOUS SYMBOLS

AUM (OM)

This is a Symbol of Supreme God. It is the most powerful word-symbol for use in prayers and meditation. An idol can be solid like stone image or subtle like fire. Sound is the subtlest of all idols and of all sounds. AUM is the most potent and the most natural. Hindus believe that it was the first sound produced at the creation of the universe, the Big Bang. As such, everything emanates from this and represents the eternal “energy” released at the time of the Big Bang. The sacred syllable AUM is the name of God. It is uttered at the beginning and at the end of most Hindu prayers. It is considered to be the essence of Hindu scriptures and also represents the concept of one God, “Ek Omkar”, in Sikhism. Many explanations have been given for this sacred symbol; the main facts are given below.

1)      The proper way of writing OM, (Monosyllabic) is AUM (three syllables). The latter symbolises the Trinity representing the three functions of God: generation, preservation and destruction. “A” is the sound emanating from the base of the throat “U” is produced by the impulse rolling forward in the mouth and “M” I produced by closing the lips. There is no sound beyond these two extremes. So “AUM” covers the full range of sounds and the entire phenomenon of sound.

2)      AUM stands for pure consciousness and pervades all states of mind: walking, dreaming and deep sleep. It is called “Pranava”, which means something that pervades life or runs through “prana” (breath).

3)      AUM represents the omniscient, omnipotent and omnipresent qualities of God. It is the most revered name of God mentioned in the Vedas, believed to be the oldest scriptures of the oldest religious tradition, but is also found in other faith traditions.

4)      The first sound of the word AUM is “A” which occupies a very prominent place in all languages.

5)      Hindus believe that AUM is the highest mantra. The chanting of AUM has an extraordinary effect on the human mind. It creates harmony, peace and bliss by producing vibrations which awaken dormant vital centres within the body.

6)      AUM is the common religious symbol among all the sects of Hinduism and is written n many different forms in various Hindu languages. The shape of 3 represents the Trinity, the accompanying 3 is the symbol of consciousness. On the top is the half moon and the dot. The dot represents the momentary silence between two successive chants. This can be interpreted as AUM having five syllables.

Compiled from reliable source

Vikas P Deshpande

M. E. Civil, Structural Consultant

Vastu and Feng Shui Consultant

0434681647, deshpandevikasgmail.com

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