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The Hidden Meaning of ॐ

Three sounds, four states of consciousness

The Hidden Meaning of ॐ

The Sound of the Universe

ॐ is not merely a syllable — it is the primordial vibration from which all creation arises. The Mandukya Upanishad maps its three sounds (A-U-M) to the waking, dreaming, and deep-sleep states, with the silence after it pointing to Turiya, pure awareness.

Chanting it steadies the mind and aligns breath with attention.

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