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In Hindu tradition, AUM (OM) represents the three aspects of God: the (A) Brahma (the god that has no shape or form), the (U) Vishnu (the preserver of the universe) and the (M) Shiva (the destroyer to recreate). Christians call them the father, the son and the holy ghost. Scientists call them electrons, protons, neutrons. The three bodies: the physical body, the psychological body, the spiritual body. Wherever you go deep, you will always find a trinity, the three energies of life and behind the trinity you will find one. The one is the essential sound, the sound of AUM.
METHOD
Sit Down In A Lotus Position
In a cross-legged posture, preferably Padmasana (in Padmasana the right leg is first placed into position with the left leg on top, Siddhasana on the left side with the right leg positioned on top) with your spine straight. Tension should only be in your hands, while your arms and shoulders should be relaxed.
*The position of the legs is additional and supports the organs, the stimulation of different points throughout your body. If there is any medical condition or pain, you can sit down with your feet on the ground and maintain your spine straight, with your hands on top of your thighs.
With your fingers, you will do the Gyan Mudra. A mudra is a symbolic pose in Hinduism, performed mostly with the hands and fingers to facilitate the subtle flow of energy in the body, and enhance one’s journey within. Use your index and thumb to create an “o” and let the rest of the fingers relax. Your hands should point upwards and be straight and open.
Start Chanting
With your eyes closed and your mouth relaxed, let your mouth be open to perform the first sound, and follow up, closing it as you continue with the next two sounds until your lips are closed for the last sound. You will do this 21 times. You can count in your mind or use a clock to track time, eventually your mind-body will track when it’s done.
“A” –This sound originates in the belly, and vibrates in the upper chest. The tongue stays in the lower part of the mouth and the mouth is open, creating a feeling of openness
“U” –Following the ‘A’ sound, the lips begin to move together, the sound will gradually move upwards to your heart area, creating a vibration in your chest and throat.
“M” –Following the sound “U”, the mouth will be closed. Place your tongue in the middle of your palate. Let the vibration move toward the third eye. You can support this by moving your head slightly, looking upwards, while keeping your spine straight.
Chanting twenty Oms purifies and clarifies the five organs of action (vocal chords, hands, feet and the elimination organs – represented by the anus and generative organs), the five organs of perception (eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin), the five vital airs (Prana; located in lungs, Apana; flatus, which moves downward through the rectum, Vyana; diffused throughout the whole body, Samana, locate in the navel; essential to digestion, and Udana, rises through throat to head), and the five sheaths of consciousness (the material sheath, the sheath of vital air, the mental-emotional sheath, the sheath of intellect, and the sheath of bliss) and the last breath for the person itself and self-realization. This prepares the human being for merger with the Supreme.
Finish With Om Shanti Shanti
