The “Om” symbol is sacred in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. It represents the universe and the ultimate reality and is often used as a mantra during meditation and prayer. The symbol is usually written in the Devanagari script, which is used to write Hindi and other languages of India.
The “Om” symbol is made up of three curves, one semicircle, and a dot. The large bottom curve symbolizes the waking state, the middle curve represents the dream state, and the upper curve denotes the deep sleep state. The dot symbolizes the fourth state of consciousness, known as “Turiya,” which represents the state of pure consciousness or spiritual transcendence. The semicircle represents Maya or the illusion of the material world. Together, the symbol represents the unity of the individual self with the ultimate reality or the merging of the individual consciousness with the universal consciousness.
The sound “Om” is believed to be the primordial sound of the universe and is often used as a mantra to help focus the mind during meditation and connect with the divine.
