AUM : The Sound of Universe
25 Feb 2023 HYN Himalayan Yoga Academy
The Science of AUM:
When we see or listen to AUM, we will have different feelings, devotions, and perceptions in our mind which is honored by all spiritual aspirants all over the world. But sometimes problem is that it is misunderstood as the symbol of Hindus, in fact, it is not religion’s religious purposes. It is totally Sanatana or vedic only for Prani Jagata (creature world), especially for the Human Kingdom. AUM is drawn as a sacred symbol in all traditions and religions as well.
Aum is the one-word mantra which is the most powerful mantra. It is the essence of all mantras. As a rule, every mantra generally starts from Aum otherwise it is considered incomplete.
Prayer (Mantra) is very important for understanding the supreme power or soul and for grabbing his existence through mind, body, and intellect. Praying to the divine at short and regular intervals makes it easier to establish communication with supreme power.
Formation of AUM:
As the first infinite sound of the universe was AUM when Aakash (Space/sky) appeared (Sankhya Yoga Darshana), later it was the whole universe with all galaxies and planets surrounded by AUM sound. Si it is called as shabdabrahma (word of Universe). This is only the beej mantra, which is in the form of a pure sound vibration or melodious musical tone. One can experience a typical blissful and joyous condition of mind even if one listens to AUM chanting, done by others. The condition is called Brahmananda. Sound vibrations produced due to Aum recitation would lead us to the power of the generator. This effect of Aum is due to the vibrations of divine sound. That is why it is also called Nadabrahma (Sound of the soul).
- Chanting of the Om Mantra purifies the environment around you and creates positive vibrations.
- Your concentration increases when you chant this universal hymn.
- Om chanting gives you better immunity and self-healing power.
- It improves your concentration and helps you focus.
- The Om chanting produces a vibration and sound which is felt through your vocal cords and sinuses. The vibrations open up the sinuses to clear the airways.
- It can place you in a meditational state which gives you deep relaxation.
- The Om not only benefits the person who is chanting it but also the people around them, wherever its vibrations flow.
- The Om Mantra has cardiovascular benefits – by relaxing our mind and body, our blood pressure will decrease and our heart will beat with a regular rhythm.
- Om chanting actually improves your voice by giving strength to your vocal cords and the muscles around it. This is very helpful during old age.
- It is said that rubbing your hands together while om chanting and putting those charged hands on different parts of the body heals or activates those body parts.
- Through chanting and meditation, you can have better control over your emotions, thus allowing you to see situations with a clear and rational mind.
- Regular chanting of this Mantra will take you on a spiritual journey to greater happiness and positivity, but only if it is done daily for a longer period of time. Mantras are not an overnight fix to your problems – you must have patience and learn the correct techniques.
- When the OM Mantra is chanted in a group, the effects are amplified and this will produce immense positive vibrations which charge up the entire vicinity.
- It has been our experience that Om can even help cleanse your skin. The massive levels of internal positive energy and a cleansed aura that come from chanting the Om Mantra regularly will be reflected externally with a sunny glow on your face and body.
Association of AUM and Chakras:
- Your spinal cord is strengthened through the vibrations caused by the sound of A or Aaaa…… As this sound is generated from the lower abdomen, it helps to strengthen the supporting muscles of the spinal cord and activates the Mooladhara (at the perineum junction) and Swadhishthan (at below the umbilicus).
- The sound U or Uuu……. is created by vocal cords which benefit the Thymus & thyroid glands and the throat also activates Manipur and Anahata Chakra.
- The sound M or Mmm…… is vibrated from the throat and the cranial cavity activates the organs above the throat and opens the Vishuddhi and Ajna chakra.
- If you’re looking at the spiritual eye while chanting, your eyesight will start improving.
- AUM or OM makes all the chakras powerful which in turn keeps one energetic and enthusiastic, and prana gets an upward direction.
- AUM mantra chanting is the superior mantra sadhana for the physical, mental, and spiritual merits.
Prayer: How to chant AUM or OM
“Tailadharamivachchhinnam deerghaghanta ninaadawat” -Varahopanishad-5.69,i.e it should be chanted very smoothly and continuously like a smooth fall of oil like a resonance of a bell. it should be melodious. traditionally, Aum can be recited in three patterns; Vaikhari (Loudly), Upanshu (Murmuring), and Manas ( Mantally) in the mind.
AUM should be recited 3 times at least more as we like.
AUM: A…………………………………………………….U…………M……..…
A: U: M =3:1:1 -Physical High scaling
A………………U……………………….………………………M………..
A: U: M = 1:3:1 Physical + Mental Merits – High Scaling
A………………U………………M…………………………………..………
A: U: M =1:1:3 Physical +Mental + Spiritual Merits – Equanimity scaling
O……………………………………………………M….., 3:1 – Physical effects high
O………………………..M…………………………. 1:1 – Physical and Mental Effects
O…………….M……………………………………. 1:3 – Physical + Mental + Spiritual