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Subject: [K-list] The OM mantra
From: Janet Palmer
On 2003/04/27 18:40, Janet Palmer posted thus to the K-list:
For more details see: http://www.swamij.com/om.htm actually this is a great web site. See
http://www.swamij.com for the main page
The OM mantra (AUM mantra; Pranava) is a widely recognized mantra.
While the OM mantra has a variety of meanings, one of its most significant uses is for Meditation and Contemplation in Yoga and
Vedanta. The OM mantra is recommended in the Yoga Sutras and the Mandukya Upanishad, as well as in many other teachings.
When used in this way, the OM mantra (AUM) has four major levels of meaning
and experience to the Yogi.
First,
is the Waking state, represented by the sound of "A"
of the AUM mantra, called Vaishvaanara.
Second, is the Dreaming state, represented by the sound of
"U" of the AUM mantra, called Taijasa.
Third,
is the Deep Sleep state, represented by the sound of "M"
of the AUM mantra, called Prajna.
Fourth, is the entire domain of that consciousness that permeates all of the
other levels within which awareness does its dance, called Turiya
(literally the "fourth"), represented by the Silence after the "A," "U," and "M".
Between these four states of consciousness, there are three transition stages called Unmani, Aladani, and
Samadhi.
The Yogi wants to remember
the 4 parts of the mantra,
one after the other,
along with the meaning.
Thus, in the use of the AUM Mantra, there are four levels of awareness that
the Yogi wants to cultivate. The Yogi wants to remember the four parts of the AUM mantra internally, one after the other, through the levels
of consciousness. (The other three stages are also there, but these four are the main focus of the Yogi in using the OM mantra).
for more see above link
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