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Mantra Practice Card

Om

Vedic · Attunement

Om

The Primordial Sound

Deity
Best Time Om is appropriate at any time.
Repetitions 3, 7, 21, or 108 repetitions.
Chakra All seven chakras.

About This Mantra

Om is the seed syllable from which the entire manifest universe is said to arise. The Mandukya Upanishad devotes its entirety to explaining this single syllable, describing it as the past, the present, the future, and that which transcends time altogether. It is not merely a sound to be chanted but a vibration to be entered -- the audible expression of Brahman, the absolute reality that underlies and pervades all existence.

How to Chant

Sit with the spine erect, eyes closed, awareness settled. Inhale deeply through the nose. On the exhalation, release Om in one continuous stream, allowing the vibration to fill the chest, throat, and skull in succession. Do not force volume -- let the sound arise naturally from the breath.

Pronunciation Guide

Begin with the mouth wide open, producing 'Aah' from the back of the throat. Gradually close the mouth as the sound transitions to 'Ooh,' feeling the vibration move forward. Close the lips for 'Mmm,' allowing the nasal resonance to continue.

Benefits

Calms the nervous system and reduces cortisol levels. Entrains brainwave patterns toward alpha and theta states. Harmonizes the subtle body and clears energetic blockages across all chakras.

Graha Connection

All nine grahas. Om is considered the mula mantra (root mantra) from which all planetary mantras derive their power.

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