Chant of the Month AUM 24

AUM should be chanted in multiples of 3

Throughout human history, the number 3 has always had a unique significance. Number 3 was considered the perfect number, the number of harmony, wisdom, and understanding.

The number three in Hinduism 

• According to the Vayu Purana, Om is the representation of the Hindu Trimurti and represents the union of the three Divinity, viz. A for Brahma, U for Vishnu, and M for Shiva.
• Hindu Trinity- Brahma is the creator of the universe, Vishnu is the keeper of reality, and Shiva is the destructive force.
• More specifically, Shiva is represented by a trident, the points of which represent his three main forces: ‘will’ ‘activity’ and ‘knowledge’
• Shiva is also illustrated by the third eye in the middle of the forehead. With this eye, you can see things. He has the ability to the extrasensory perception.
• The letter three also incites the symbol AUM
• In science, DNA codes all living organisms depend on three types of molecules for all their biological functions. These molecules are DNA, RNA, and proteins, and they are classified as biological macromolecules
• 'Om' is said once and Shanti is repeated thrice after that. Shanti is repeated thrice since it is chanted for peace in the body, mind, and spirit. It is also chanted thrice to make the past, present, and future peaceful.

OM is considered as chief Prāna and the very nature of adhyātma and it controls the functions of all your speech including your senses which includes overall functioning of your soul and your body. To balance the spiritual energy you need to chant Om at least 3 times to establish a divinity.

Many metaphysical and yogic texts of India consider OM to be the pran-tatwa i.e. the essence of cosmos itself. These scriptures even go so far as to state and propound that Om is the sound of the universe as such. 108 is the most ideal