OM or AUM signifies the essence of the ultimate reality, consciousness or aatman... More broadly, it is a syllable that is chanted either independently or before a spiritual recitation in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.. The meaning and connotations of Om may vary between the diverse schools within and across the various traditions.. It is also part of the iconography found in ancient and medieval era manuscripts, temples, monasteries and spiritual retreats in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Si

OM is the sound of creation of the universe. It is just as much vibration as sound. OM is the symbol of the highest vibration, the purest energy—that which connects everything in existence.The repeated chanting of OM allows you to not only hear and think about the sound of OM, but upon repeating, you begin to merge with the vibration of the mantra, incorporating it into your being in a way that, simply put, makes you feel at one—with yourself, with the universe, with nature, with God—with whatev