Om Symbol Meaning, Significance & Spiritual Use in Hinduism and Buddhism #1986073 (License: Personal Use)

The Om (or Aum) symbol is a stylized representation of the primordial sound believed to be the vibration from which the universe originated. In Hinduism, it signifies the Trimurti-Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva-and represents the three states of consciousness: waking, dreaming, and deep sleep, plus the fourth state of pure awareness. It is widely used in mantras, yoga, meditation, and religious rituals across India and Southeast Asia.

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