Soothing Om Chant - Lyrics, Meaning, Benefits, Download

Learn everything about this universal mantra that is known to heal you physically and mentally.

Om is one of the oldest mantras mainly used in Hindu traditions and Buddhist practices. It is a monosyllable mantra composing three root sounds: A, U, and M.

It is considered to be the sound of the Universe. Om serves as an independent mantra and is also placed at the beginning of other crucial mantras.

In both philosophies, Buddhism and Hinduism, Aum or Om is considered holy and sacred. The sound represents existence and consciousness as a whole.

Om is also called the Pranava, meaning the life-force mantra. Other names for the universal mantra Om are:

Ashara, meaning indestructible
Ekakshara, meaning one-lettered mantra
Omkara
Udgitha

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History of the mantra
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Meaning of the mantra
Benefits of the mantra
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History of the mantra

The first mention of Om was found in the Vedic texts, Upanishads, from India.

In Hinduism, Om signifies Atman, meaning soul, and Brahman, meaning the universe and everything it holds.

In Buddhism, Om is considered as the composition of three pure sounds A U M. The representation of these three root basic sounds is of dual nature.

According to the 14th Dalai Lama, the three sounds symbolize the impure body, speech, and mind of the regular practitioner.

Simultaneously, they also signify the elevated body, speech, and mind of the enlightened Buddha.

So, the Om mantra chant encompasses everything between the impure Bodhisattva and the Enlightened Buddha.

Lyrics of the Mantra

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Meaning of the Mantra

Many Sanskrit texts from India recommend chanting Om daily. In Hinduism, it is believed that Om is a sacred sound. It is the essence of Brahman, meaning life, and Atman, meaning consciousness.

Om can be chanted independently as a self-sustaining mantra. It can be chanted as a prefix to other essential mantras.

The Om mantra is a primordial sound and so, it is also known as the Shabda-Brahman, meaning the ultimate reality decrypted in sound.

The Om sound is also illustrated with the Om symbol. This symbol is also found whenever the word is mentioned in Sanskrit.

The symbol is a composite of five symbols: four curves and one circle or point.

The four curves represent the different states of consciousness. The circle/point represents the greatest version of self.

The upper curve represents the state of deep sleep or the unconscious state. The lower curve represents the waking state of consciousness.

This is when we use all our five senses.

The third curve stems from the common point of the waking and sleeping states. This represents the state of dreaming where you are neither unconscious nor awake.

The detached semicircle forms the fourth curve. It represents ‘Maya‘, which means the illusion of life. It sits between the consciousness and the circle that represents Samadhi.

The circle of Samadhi is a representation of the absolute truth. It is the purest form of self and divinity.

The symbol of Om can be seen in the beginning and end of chapters of the Vedas, the Upanishads, and other Hindu scriptures.

Om is chanted at every ceremony and ritual in Hindu tradition including weddings, housewarming, and even funerals.

Benefits of listening to Om chant

The Om mantra invokes the ultimate power of the universe.

Listening to this mantra along with meditation helps you in the following ways.

Benefit 1 - Deep connection
Chanting or listening to Om creates a deeper connection with our subconscious mind.

Benefit 2 - Restore Balance
Om restores the balance in your mind and helps you to access your purpose in life.

Benefit 3 - Greater healing
The mantra has the ability to heal your physical and mental afflictions.

Benefit 4 - Lowers blood pressure
The vibrational frequency from the Om mantra reduces blood pressure and heart rate.

Benefit 5 - Reduces stress
It regulates the stress hormone cortisol and keeps unwanted stress and anxiety away.

Benefit 6 - Better sleep
The mantra also regulates the production of Melatonin which corrects your sleeping patterns and boosts immunity.

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FAQ about Mantras

We answered some of the important questions that
can help you get started with mantra meditation

What is a mantra?

A mantra is an ancient rhythmic chant that is practiced for mental, spiritual or emotional healing. The powerful sounds of a mantra are composed to fulfil a certain intention, both for the chanter and the listener.
The oldest mantra is said to be more than 3000 years old, and mantras are found in various cultures across the world, including Hinduism and Buddhism.

What is mantra meditation?

Mantra meditation is the practice of deep focused listening to a mantra in a meditative state to fulfil a certain intention. Mantra meditation is an excellent tool to raise one's vibrations, overcome suffering and strengthen one's powers of attraction.

How does a mantra heal?

The healing power of a mantra lies in its sounds. Each mantra has been composed in order to create a certain response from the mind, body and spirit.
A mantra, when practiced repeatedly with complete surrender, has the ability to heal in the following ways:
* It swiftly detaches the mind from all current overwhelming thoughts and emotions.
* It elevates one's vibrations, creating a vibrational shield of positivity and clarity.
* It strengthens the powers of intuition and attraction.
* It soothes all pain and suffering with its deep sounds.
* It improves mental faculties like memory, concentration and creativity.
* It is an enhancing additional tool that can deepen the experience of most other spiritual practices.
* It grants these benefits to both the chanter and the listener of the mantra

Do I have to know the words and chant along?

Chanting a mantra is one way of receiving the benefits of that mantra.
However, it might be quite a difficult task to master the pronunciation of a mantra, especially if it is in a language that is foreign to you.
In that case, you can always gain the same benefits of a mantra by practicing mantra meditation. Simply put, mantra meditation is the practice of focused listening to a mantra while being in a meditative state.

Comparing the two, chanting and meditation, you should choose mantra meditation if you are at all in doubt or in difficulty regarding the pronunciation.
That's because not pronouncing the mantra right hampers its power drastically.
That said, even though it can at times be complicated to learn chanting, it is worth the effort.
Chanting a mantra is an intensely satisfying, liberating experience that you must try to gain.

Will the mantra healing really work for me?

You only have to answer three important question to figure out if mantras and mantra meditation will work for you:
Are you ready to move past your suffering and conflicts?
Are you ready to set a strong intention of well-being and give it your sincerest focus?
Are you ready to devote some time and attention to the practice of raising your vibrations every day?
If your answer to these questions is 'Yes,' then mantras will certainly work for you, and guide you on the path of your desired life.

Does the mantra provide healing for medical issues?

Although a mantra is an excellent tool for soothing our suffering and uplifting our lives, it is not an alternative for any medical treatment or therapy.
It is important to remember that while medication, treatment and medical therapy support our physical healing, mantras do the job of aligning our mind and our consciousness to derive the most from such healing.

Why do you charge for mantras?

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While mantras have been around since as early as 3000 years ago, we bring them to the world in a new, enhanced, and easy-to-practice way.
Mahakatha offers all of these mantras on YouTube for patrons to listen and enjoy for free. However, for our listeners who feel inspired to make these mantras a part of their daily lives, we offer the complete, uninterrupted audios.
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