Why I spell ॐ AUM

The powerful sound of ॐ is commonly written in English Om and what I want to inspire you to do is change the spelling. This is why.

Chanting the sound ॐ AUM has long been practiced as the bridge from struck to un-struck sound. It is a journey that takes us to the other side of our being. Some regard this sound as the vibration of the universe, others the sound of creation, and many the sonic essence of the divine.

In the language of Sanskrit the sound ॐ AUM is known as the Anahata Nada अनाहत नाद which literally translates to un-struck sound. This makes sense because though we can hear a heart beat, can we really hear the sound of an open heart — one that is giving forth unconditional love?

Audible sound is made when two things strike together thus creating vibration in the atmosphere. The two things could be a hand on a drum, rain upon the ground, two sticks clicking together, or the vibration of your two vocal chords. When sound is made without two things striking it is the sound of pure primal energy.

Chanting the complete sound of ॐ AUM takes you through the three states of consciousness; awareness, dream and void to the forth state which is pure bliss. The vibration of this sound fills you and all that is around you with positive energy. Think of the pronunciation of this magical word as a journey through yourself. Enjoy each phase…