The Bhagavad Gita inspired me to explore AUM.

Why is Om mentioned in the Gita? 

Does Om represent Bhagavan Krishna?

Om, also known as AUM, is a sacred syllable in the Bhagavad Gita, symbolizing ultimate reality, consciousness, and the universe. It is also called "Pranava," the primordial sound from which the universe emerged.

Shree Krishna highlights the significance of Om in several verses:

• Om is a sign of Brahman, or absolute reality (Gita 7.8, 9.17).
• Om represents the universal vibration, reflecting the energy of creation (Gita 17.23).
• Om embodies the essence of the Vedas (Gita 4.24; 9.17).
• Om is the path to spiritual growth, self-realization, and liberation (Gita 8.13; 9.17).

Om symbolizes the unity and connection of all existence, transcending both physical and mental realms. It's often used as a mantra to connect with the divine, find inner peace, and reach higher states of consciousness.

As a student of the Bhagavad Gita, understanding Om has deepened my appreciation of its teachings. Shree Krishna embodies divinity in everything that exists. Krishna is AUM.

OM is Shiva Shakti

The cosmos is driven by two fundamental forces: preservation and transformation, followed by sustainability. These forces are balanced and interact through consciousness and energy. Tantric cosmology holds that two fundamental powers - Shiva and Shakti - control the universe.

Shiva represents the basic elements of the universe, like a foundation. Shakti is the dynamic energy that keeps these elements alive and active. Shiva is often linked with powerful female forces like Kali and Durga, who embody Shakti's energy.

The divine couple, Shiva and Shakti, metaphysically represent the harmonious union of masculine and feminine principles, symbolizing the balance of consciousness and energy. This balance of consciousness and energy is crucial for existence and spiritual growth. It's like the negative and positive of a battery - they need each other to work harmoniously.

There is no other divinity like ‘Brahman’, as demonstrated by Shiva and Krishna's duality

Shiva created the concept of divinity, and Krishna perfected it with excellence Shiva as Brahman is realized with the infinite vibration AUM, Krishna as Brahman is realized with metaphysics, spirituality, and  the mantra “OM TAT SAT”

There's only one true divinity, called 'Brahman'. Shiva and Krishna, two of the most worshipped deities in Sanatan Dharma, show us this truth through their different aspects. They, like all other deities in Sanatan Dharma, are forms of Brahman.

Brahman is the unchanging, all-encompassing, and eternal essence that sustains everything. This revelation is beyond the obvious variations between different deities and shows the unity and oneness that underlies all existence.

"Imagine an ocean—Shiva, Krishna, and other deities are like waves on its surface. Yet, deep beneath, they are all part of the same vast ocean, which is Brahman."

AUM is a symbol that stimulates visual perception.

The Om symbol has grown into a sensory-based mindset that stimulates our visual sight and awakens our senses. This sacred signal brings the divine into our consciousness by connecting the material and sacred spheres. As our experiences and sensations grow, the Om symbol influences our mental state, creating a stronger connection with the universe and ourselves.

Sanatan Dharma's comprehensive approach provides multiple avenues for devotees to connect with the divine, catering to many inclinations and interests. Symbols and personal manifestations of the divine enable intellectuals and ritualistic devotees to pick their path to reality.

My choice of symbol AUM (OM) represents the essence of cyclic existence and the universe, embracing the endless cycle of creation, preservation, and transformation.

By accepting AUM and exploring the wonder of my existence through the five senses, I will align with Sanatan Dharma and recognize the interdependence of all elements of life. This technique would improve my understanding of myself and the universe, establishing a healthy interaction between the individual and the cosmos.

Each AUM symbol reflects the observer's imagination, indicating their grasp of the never-ending cycle, preservation, and transition. My journey with AUM has inspired and enriched my life, bringing me closer to the surroundings and the divinity within me.

Here are some of my observations when creating the image AUM to represent my existence.

AUM initiates creation.

Every Om embodies a distinct combination of knowledge and creativity. During meditation, I encountered a serene white zone, uncluttered where all entities awaited the signal to combine and embark on a journey. It was magnificent to witness creation in its purest form.

Time, the catalyst for creation, sets vibrations into motion, interacting and merging with infinite vibrations. This vibration is an energetic field that harmonizes and transforms all existing entities.

When immersed in this creative state, the mono symbol AUM resonates, becoming the permanent and unifying force that connects us to cosmic energy. As we harmonize with this energy, we become one, synchronizing with other entities in a celestial dance.

AUM that endures during preservation

In this transformation, dualities dissolve at the point of creation, convergent into singularity. Dualities harmonize, forming neutral entities that preserve the created world. The energy-vibrating field initiates a cycle of repeated functions to sustain this cycle, ensuring its existence.

This cyclical cycle brought creation's irregularities into harmony. Within this closed contour, the will to exist emerged, maintaining a cycle of repeated functions in interaction with other entities. This state of existence maintains the interdependence of all entities.

AUM is the vibration that unites us, creating a sense of oneness and unity with the universe

Aum initiates the end or mode of destruction.

Aum marks the beginning of the end or transformation. When the energy field meets other fields, it triggers a change. This happens when many entities come together and reach their peak, then get pulled into a destructive phase.

Think of a black hole, where opposing forces are drawn together in a spiral motion, merging into a single point. In this cosmic dance, the energy field breaks free from the many and returns to its true form as Aum, or pure consciousness.

Meditation allows us to lift the veil of opposites and experience reality as a unified, harmonious entity. All things are united in AUM

I meditated on AUM II OM TAT SAT II

AUM's vibrations have awakened my full potential, illustrating the Sanskrit saying, "Nada Brahma" – "Sound is Brahman." my creative creation represents the divine spirit within me, which flows via various mediums. Continue to nurture this creative-conscious balance, and my efforts will inspire and elevate the world.