In fact, Om is nothing less than the sound of creation — all that has ever been, all that is now, and all that will ever will be. Chanting Om is an expression of the infinite truth, tranquillity and harmony of the universe — heaven, earth and underworld. We chant Om because we want to find ourselves in the place of bliss where we are not only at one with the universe, but experience ourselves as a personal expression of universal truth, peace and harmony.
Om is now part of the Buddhist faith, but originated in the Hindu faith. Om is described as a representation of the holy trinity of Hindu gods — Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, and in the Upanishads an ancient Hindu text as the essence of Brahman the ultimate reality.
Therefore, Om stands for the state of the highest reality, where we exist only as awareness, at peace with ourselves and everything in the universe.
Put simply, the full meaning of Om is eternal bliss. Om is often pronounced in the West to rhyme with home, which is a neat fit given that chanting Om helps us bring us home to ourselves and to the universe. However, in the yoga schools of India, Aum is the correct phonetic pronunciation of Om. The late, great yoga teacher Desikachar, with whom I was privileged to study, was always very strict about this, explaining that mispronouncing it could lead to adverse effects.
Each of these three sounds is said to create different vibrations in the body. AA vibrates around your navel and creates awareness of your waking state, UU vibrates in your chest and relates to the dream state, and EEMM vibrates in your throat, relating to deep sleep.
The idea is that chanting these three sounds helps to manifest these benefits in your life. Let's start with the bit that looks a little bit like a fancy number three. The large bottom curve represents the conscious state, or waking state.
Your experience of life through the five senses, from aching after your yoga session to listening to your favourite music, is all symbolised in that first curve. The middle curve, or the top part of the three, represents the dream state and unconsciousness.
You're feeling very sleepy The next shape, the bit that looks like a fancy letter 'o' is the third state - the state of dreaming. Together, these three shapes make the three different states of A-U-M. Clever, huh? The semi-circle at the top separates the dot from the other three curves. This is the aim of all spiritual activity. Toggle navigation Menu. Community FAQ. Through its Sanskrit symbol, om can be broken down into the following states: Unconscious State This is the state of deep sleep where you have no desires, and also no dreams.
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In other words, yoga has a very rich history, including the meaning of terms such as Om. By taking the time to learn this history, you can better appreciate the meaning, importance, and power of Om—and, ultimately, learn how to use Om appropriately and respectfully in your own yoga or meditation practice.
Here's a peek at the history behind Om, the meaning of Om, and how Om can be used in yoga and meditation. There are a lot of meanings and interpretations of Om.
Originally from Hindu and Buddhist teachings, mantra refers to a word, sound, or phrase that is repeated and used to support a meditation practice. A mantra is given to a student by a guru or spiritual teacher. Breuer says Om or Aum can represent several meanings, many of which are based in symbolic pairs or triads: speech, mind, and breath; best praise and best prayer; the absence of desire, fear, and anger.
Om can also represent a triad of father, mother, and spiritual teacher, explains Breuer. Another Om meaning interpretation is "everything and everyone," says Elaisha Jade, a meditation teacher and founder of Your Mindful. Similarly, a paper exploring the significance and history of Om found that, in several ancient Indian texts, Om is described as a "sound from which all other sounds and creation emerge," and represents a "Supreme Power.
Om can be practiced as part of a chanting or sound meditation also called Kirtan , says Jade. Also cool: Research published in the International Journal of Yoga suggests that Om chanting meditations may help deactivate the right amygdala , a part of the brain associated with negative emotions, says Jade.
In short, Om chanting meditations could potentially help ease negative thoughts, anxiety, and stress, she says. Traditionally, many people open or close a meditation or yoga practice with Om, says Jade.
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