Om - The magical mantra

There are many goals in our lives. But to attain all these goals, one has to achieve the ultimate goal, which is very important for human race.

Do you know what is this ultimate goal of human life?

 

It is peace. Yes, peace of mind is the highest goal in human life. People suffer with several mental and physiological problems due to stress, tension, relationship problems etc. These are all due to lack of peace. Peace comes from within, and the only way to be peaceful is to do meditation. 

Meditation the ultimate goal:

Many of you feel that meditation is a difficult process. But do you know, there is a simple way to meditate. The simple way is to chant the AUM or OM sound.

AUM is a universal sound,it the the first basic sound in the world. This syllable is often found in the Vedas, Upanishads and Hindu texts. Om refers to 'Athma'. It is also compared to truth,divine, supreme, knowledge and wisdom. This sound/mantra is extracted from Sanskrit language. 

Om significance:

Om sound is said to be an ancient healing technique that uses universal Vibrations to give healing support to people. Aum sound when produced creates a reverberation in the body which helps the body and mind to be calm. It is believed to be the first sound which was originated on earth.

he basic signal of our body is the breath. In Sanskrit breath is called as 'Pranavayu'. Prana means life and Vayu means wind or air. It means Vayu is the leading force of Prana. Hence it is also called as life force. The controller of this life force is called 'Pranava'.

Pranava is also known as Om or Omkara or Ekakshara. Pranava is the controller of life as it is the divine itself. It has three sounds attached to it. They are A-U-M. These three syllables when uttered together form OM sound.

When we chant this Om sound a positive energy is generated. This energy is generated when the source of creation is within. 

Scientifically it has also been proven that the Om sound is not only a sound but it is a physical mantra that spiritually relaxes both your body and mind. Om mantra also acts like a painkiller and it has the power to solve many complicated issues related to ENT problems.

Om in yoga:

In yoga the essential class for beginners is to chant the Om sound. It is said that concentration is very important to do any task. Om chanting increases your concentration levels. Not only that there are several benefits while chanting Om sound in yoga, a group of people when chant this sound together then a vibration sound is felt through their vocal cord that clears and opens up the sinus. 

Chanting Om also has cardiovascular benefits. It reduces stress and relaxes your body that brings down the blood pressure on the normal level and the heart beats with a regular rhythm. 

Om Symbol:

As far as the physical symbol of Om, its various curves and lines represent five states of consciousness:

The lower left curve represents the conscious, waking state of being.

The top left curve is the unconscious state.

The lower right curve is the dream state—the state between the waking and the unconscious.

The semicircle at the top is the maya state. "Maya means "illusion"; the biggest obstacle to spiritual development.

The dot at the top represents the absolute state. "It's the highest state of consciousness; the ultimate state of spiritual bliss.

The power of Om is incredible and through the ancient times, a lot of yogis have been chanting the Mantra to connect their soul to the universe.

Jyotirmayi. V