Day Six
The Universal Sound of Oṃ
Today we explore the sacred and universal sound of Oṃ, a mantra we can use in our practice, to connect ourselves with others and nature. Oṃ comes from Samskritham (Sanskrit) and has been used throughout the millennia in the life-practices of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. You will find chanting the sound will bring health benefits, including improved concentration, reduction in stress and anxiety, improved functioning of the heart and digestive system, positive vibrations to self and surroundings, etc.
Fun fact: The 3 roots of Oṃ are:
- A -- “awe”. The sound starts at the
back of the throat & you stretch it out.
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U – “oo”
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M – “mmm”
The
last syllable is the deep silence of the infinite. You merge your chant from
“M’ to the deep silence.
Today's Challenge
Connect your self to the universe by creating the sound of Oṃ (9 times) in a quiet space.