OM OM OM
The significance of the term OM?
OM
is
a sound which is a combination of three Sanskrit letters. Aa, uu, and ma,
which, in combination, makes the sound AUM or Om. In Taitriya Upanishad, one of
the Upanishads, it is stated, that the Creator of the world Brahma, creates the
world saying OM – OM iti Brahma prasauti. That means it is the
basic sound of the world. In itself it is a mantra, and when repeated with high degree of concentration with
correct pronunciation and intonation, it penetrates to the centre of one’s
being, the soul or Atman as it is called.
To achieve stillness of
mind is the objective of the meditation. The mind is of a constantly chattering
nature and even for a fraction of a second it cannot be quietened. The repetition
of OM with proper intonation will surprisingly bring calmness to the tortured
mind and a blissful state will emerge. The process will be a gradual one but a
sure and certain thing to happen and tested time and again by millions and
found to be true.
The above process is
called meditation, and when we chant OM thus we feel a vibration
which is in tune with the cosmic vibration present universally. The silence
between the chants becomes sizable, till at last all thought processes are
submerged. And only one OM remains and then that also vanishes. In that
mindless state, intellect is also transcended and the individual self merges
with the Infinite self which is the pious moment of realization. Such is the
immense power of OM to dissolve the petty worldly affairs of individuals.
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