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Om, Aum or Ohm is the most sacred syllable in [[Hinduism]], traditionally symbolizing the infinite [[Brahman]] and the entire [[Universe]]. | Om, Aum or Ohm is the most sacred syllable in [[Hinduism]], traditionally symbolizing the infinite [[Brahman]] and the entire [[Universe]]. | ||
Revision as of 23:13, 5 June 2006
Om, Aum or Ohm is the most sacred syllable in Hinduism, traditionally symbolizing the infinite Brahman and the entire Universe.
The syllable is sometimes called the "Udgitha" or "pranava mantra" meaning primordial mantra. It is considered to be the primal sound and most Hindu mantras, such as Om Shanti begin with it. It first came to light in the Vedic Tradition.
With the BKWSU, Om is translated as " I am a Soul " or " I am an eternal Soul ". The BKs do not believe in the dissolution of the self into the Brahman element but believe that each human being is an eternal soul, individual and independent.