Om / Pranava Mantra

Deity: Universal Brahman

Source: Mandukya Upanishad and all Vedas

Sanskrit (Devanagari)

ॐ

Transliteration

Om / Aum

Meaning

The primordial sound of the universe, representing the ultimate reality (Brahman)

Significance

Most sacred syllable in Hinduism. Begin and end of all mantras. Represents creation, preservation, and dissolution.

Benefits

Connects to universal consciousness, promotes deep meditation, cleanses mind and body, brings peace and spiritual alignment

Practice Frequency

Can be chanted anytime; traditionally at beginning and end of all mantras and prayers

Related Deities

Brahman (Ultimate Reality)