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العربية: أُم

English: Aum

Omh/Aum, a symbol of Hindu faith, is one of the most sacred symbols in Hinduism. The symbol comes from Devnagiri, a script based on Sanskrit, from which many Indian and other languages have emerged.

Om is the universal name of the Lord. It is made up of the letters A (phonetically as in "around"), U (phonetically as in "put") and M (phonetically as in "mum"). The sound emerging from the vocal cords starts from the base of the throat as "A." With the coming together of the lips, "U" is formed and when the lips are closed, all sounds end in "M."

The three letters symbolize the three states (waking, dreaming, and deep sleep), the three deities (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva), the three Vedas (Rig, Yajur, and Sama), and the three worlds (Bhuh, Bhuvah, Suvah).

Om is also called "pranava," which means, "that [symbol or sound] by which the Lord is praised."

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	Date/Time	Thumbnail	Dimensions	User	Comment
current	18:05, 10 December 2007		356×367 (3 KB)	Rugby471 (Talk \| contribs)	(cleanup)
	17:28, 6 December 2007		356×367 (4 KB)	Rugby471 (Talk \| contribs)	(Om)