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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]]. | ||
| − | The syllable is sometimes called the "Udgitha" or " | + | The syllable is sometimes called the "Udgitha" or "Pranava [[Mantra]]" meaning the primordial [[mantra]]. It is considered to be the primal and sacred sound. Most [[Hindu]] [[mantra]]s, such as [[Om Shanti]] begin with it. |
| − | + | Within 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. | |
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Latest revision as of 23:16, 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 the primordial mantra. It is considered to be the primal and sacred sound. Most Hindu mantras, such as Om Shanti begin with it.
Within 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.