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Om: Symbol of the Absolute
Om or Aum is of paramount importance in Hinduism. This symbol, which represents both the unmanifest and manifest aspects of God, encompasses all potentialities and possibilities. Find out how Om can help you realize the Unknowable.

“Om” - A State of Stress-free Existence
"Om" is the sound of a thoughtless state of mind - a present that is free from all tensions of life - the way to touch the depths of our real selves in its purest form.

The OM Gallery
Presenting the many faces of Om or Aum. In these designs, I have tried to capture the beauty of this Sanskrit sound or word that has come to be recognized as the symbol of Hinduism.

The OM Puzzle
Take the OM Challenge: There are more than a dozen OMs of all sizes, including inverted and mirror images, hidden here. Find them...

The Ancient Sound of Om
Ancient teachings and modern science agree: you, I, all living things, all things in existence are made up at their most essential level of vibrating, pulsing energy. An article by David Gordon.

Art & Aums
A collection of Aums, in several languages, in many splendored shapes, sizes, color and art forms. Site also offers CD-ROM with 500 high-resolution Aums costing $ 49.95.

Aum or Om
An introduction to the sacred Hindu symbol, from HinduNet.

Global Om Project
A campaign to encourage the people of the earth to chant Om for one hour...

Om
About the most sacred syllable in Hinduism, with references to Om in the Hindu scripture. Site also contains audio of Vedic chanting.

The Pranava-Om
An extract from the book Art Of God Symbolism by Poojya Swamy Chinmayanandaji.

The Source of Creation
An article on Omkar, the most sacred word for the Hindus - "synonymous with the Supreme Godhead, the Impersonal as well as the Personal God."

Symbolism in Hinduism
An article concluding that "Hinduism has Perfected the Art of Symbolism."

The Symbol Om
Two impressions on Om by Dr Jayapaul Azariah.