All about Aum/OM

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The mantra: Om (Aum)

ॐ Om is a sacred sound, spiritual symbol and a mantra. It is the basis of all sounds and considered the celestial sound of creation or primordial sound. A human being does not require a tongue to vocalize AUM. From the three primary sounds of A-U-M all other sounds are formed. It makes sense that the syllabic sound would be used as an incantation since words are insufficient to express the vast, inexplicable and infinite creation – that this sound syllable is said to express. As an incantation, the sound of Om through chanting offers a person the opportunity to connect with the divine self in us, outside of us that permeates everything – the mystery that is unknowable yet known.

When a being harmonizes with the absolute consciousness where there is no inward or outward observation, a person experiences oneness. This as a result of understanding or knowingness that all of creation is made of spirit, thus united through that commonality.

In 2011, a study was undertaken to measure the effects of chanting Om. Does it simply relax the brain, does it stimulate the vagus nerve? What about the positive effects similar to another method used in the treatment of depression? There was some conclusive evidence that chanting Om does, in fact, have positive effects and that further study is warranted and necessary to help find how it may treat ‘disease.’