OM - The Mystic Sound

OM :
OM is most sacred sound of Hinduism and also referred as Omkaram. In Sanskrit it is described as Pranava-Nadha means primary or root for all sounds. It should be pronounced as A-U-M. Every mantra in Hinduism OM is added at the beginning and ending phrases to acquire power to that mantra.

Cultural belief:
Hindus believe that the letters (A-U-M) in OM represents 'Trimurthi' (Lord Shiva,Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma) . The sound removes all sorts of worries,sins and brings inner peace to chanter.  OM is Un-Manifested form of Lord.Om is considered as origin,center and end of everything. Om is the only sound that makes a person to reach peak of spiritual life and shows supreme reality. The planets which revolve around the sun make a noise which is called as OM.  Chanting sacred OM synchronizes the body with the vibration of the universe.OM is considered as NAME and FORM of absolute.Chanting OM purifies the mind,soul and creates inner peace. Ancient texts state that OM is 'Anahata Nada' (The sound that is not produced by striking two objects). According to the Maitri Upanishad OM represents the primeval vibration of Universe, OM is the Center of the Universe. OM is the seed of infinite knowledge.


Interesting facts:

• Om is considered as mother of all mantras and treated as sound of all sounds.
• OM represents three levels of consciousness(waking, dreaming, deep sleep).
• OM represents the past, the present, and the future in the Mandukya Upanishad.
• OM represents A - conscious, U - subconscious, M - unconscious
• OM is the mantra used in meditation to focus the mind.
• OM is a combination of a vowel(A-U) along with a nasal consonant(Mmmm..).
• OM makes respiratory rate equal to the rate in balanced and relaxed state.

Scientific Reasons:

• Chanting OM(A-U-M) produces nitric acid and brings more oxygen to the body.
• Electro-Magnetic waves are generated in the body.
• chanting OM gives creativity and happiness.
• Sound waves of OM transforms water into 'Sri Yantra' Which was explained scientifically using Cymantics phenomena.
• Chanting OM regenerates and gives new life to body cells and acts as an anti aging agent.
• The vibration effects prominent change on the endocrine glands.
• The sound gives power to heart,lungs,free blood circulation, digestion and acts as a detoxifying agent.
• Chanting OM makes breath slow and steady in a controlled manner and relieves stress.
• Allopathic research has stated that chanting of vowels and nasal constants (A-U-M) produces interleukin-2 in the body, which has power to suppress pain and reduces tension, anxiety and fear.
• Chanting OM increases physiological alertness and increased sensitivity to the sensory transmission.