AUM (or OM)- the three states etc .......

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Mauna-ji :

 

Sri Ramji has already provided the necessary reference materials on

the subject of *Aum* BUR 'AUM sAADHNAA' is something that i have

been practicing for years and years. So , may i kindlly share my

views on this, pl?

 

Pl read :

 

" A deeper insight into this mystic symbol reveals that it is

composed of three syllables combined into one, not like a physical

mixture but more like a chemical combination. Indeed in Sanskrit the

vowel 'o' is constitutionally a diphthong compound of a + u; hence

OM is representatively written as AUM. Fittingly, the symbol of AUM

consists of three curves (curves 1, 2, and 3), one semicircle (curve

4), and a dot. The large lower curve 1 symbolizes the waking state

(jagrat), in this state the consciousness is turned outwards through

the gates of the senses. The larger size signifies that this is the

most common ('majority') state of the human consciousness.

The upper curve 2 denotes the state of deep sleep (sushupti) or the

unconscious state. This is a state where the sleeper desires nothing

nor beholds any dream. The middle curve 3 (which lies between deep

sleep and the waking state) signifies the dream state (swapna). In

this state the consciousness of the individual is turned inwards,

and the dreaming self beholds an enthralling view of the world

behind the lids of the eyes. These are the three states of an

ndividual's consciousness, and since Indian mystic thought

believes the entire manifested reality to spring from this

consciousness, these three curves therefore represent the entire

physical phenomenon. The dot signifies the fourth state of

consciousness, known in Sanskrit as turiya. In this state the

consciousness looks neither outwards nor inwards, nor the two

together. It signifies the coming to rest of all differentiated,

relative existence This utterly quiet, peaceful and blissful

state is the ultimate aim of all spiritual activity. This Absolute

(nonrelative) state illuminates the other three states.

Finally, the semi circle symbolizes maya and separates the dot

from the other three curves. Thus it is the illusion of maya that

prevents us from the realization of this highest state of bliss.

The semi circle is open at the top, and does not touch the dot.

This means that this highest state is not affected by maya. Maya

only affects the manifested phenomenon. This effect is that of

preventing the seeker from reaching his ultimate goal, the

realization of the One, all-pervading, unmanifest, Absolute

principle. In this manner, the form of OM represents both the

unmanifest and the manifest, the noumenon and the phenomenon. "

 

Maunaji , pl read the entire article and see the Symbol of 'AUM'

and the above paragraph will make more sense

 

http://www.exoticindiaart.com/articleprint/om

 

Maunaji, i would also encourage you to read post number 36660 where

the connection between 'aum' and the four levels of speech are

described!

 

here are more links !

 

http://www.advaita.org.uk/discourses/downloads/om.pdf

 

 

http://www.thaiexotictreasures.com/chants_mantras.html

 

http://www.sarathi.org/FilesFromOldSite/inspirationsAudioOldSite.htm

 

Maunaji A and U go to make up the *O*

 

Aum Tat Sat !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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> Dear all:

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