AUM, the Mantra for householders
AUM is the one-word mantra that is the most powerful
mantra. It is the essence of all mantras. As a rule, every mantra generally starts
from AUM otherwise it is considered incomplete hence a ritual is given to the
householders who embrace simple norms of Sanatan Dharma. Chants AUM for all occasions and celebrations
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In Sanatan
Dharma most of the rituals are derived from Upanishads-which are extensions of
Vedas. Upanishad is the record that contains the spiritual experiences of all
the maharishis who adopted the path of intense pain and continuous struggle to
go beyond the transcendental nature of this universe.
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Sanatan
Vedic Hindu Dharma has played a meaningful role in stimulating the intellects
of evolving humans from the beginning of time. It has considered all matter,
vibrations, and sight that are so designed to form rituals to worship their
creator.
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The simplest
act given to its devotees is a prayer ritual and to this day it is a
continuation of the creation of great thinkers, who communicated with
consciousness; who had a stimulated consciousness. The five main Vedic deities
who are mainly Nature gods and who have touched the cycle of life of man are
Surya- Sun God, Indra- King of Gods, Agni- God of fire, Vayu- God of Winds,
Varuna- God of water is recognized in a simple prayer ritual.
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By
practicing the use of many Hindu sacraments in our daily life, Om(pronounced
Aum) has given us an identity with thousands of years of history to an average
householder.
- · Symbols of OM, in jewelry, wall hangings, names, greetings, and many other ways are seen used by an average householder of Sanatan Dharma to activate the vibrations of AUM.
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If Hinduism
is an association then AUM is its symbol. AUM symbol is found on the letterhead of
companies, examination papers, newspapers, etc. and the AUM symbol is enshrined in
all temples, houses, doors, entrances, etc. marking its heredity.
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Wearing an AUM pendant has become a fashion but
many wear it as a reminder of spiritual perfection of mind and body. According
to ancient traditions, many rituals are still followed by Brahmans, when a new
child is born, AUM is chanted, AUM tilak is enshrined on the forehead and the AUM
symbol is written with honey on the tongue of the child. Thus right from birth
to death, AUM remains the symbol of devotion forever in the lifetime of
the Hindus.
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