Significance of 'Om' Mantra in Indian Scriptures

University Yoga Center, Mohan Lal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

*Corresponding author: Manoj Bishnoi, University Yoga Center, Mohan Lal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. ORCID: 0000-0001-9801-2672, Email: [email protected]

Received Date: August 13, 2024

Publication Date: September 23, 2024

Citation: Bishnoi M, et al. (2024). Significance of 'Om' Mantra in Indian Scriptures. Traditional Medicine. 5(2):26.

Copyright: Bishnoi M, et al. © (2024).

ABSTRACT
Background: Om mantra is powerful mantra that has been in practice since Vedic era to enhance mental capacity and spiritual upliftment. The word ‘Om’, which is symbolized as “ॐ”, is not merely a word or symbol it holds profound meaning in Hinduism and spirituality. Om is also maned Pranav which is God itself. Aim: This study aims to analyze om mantra and its various benefits, its spiritual and mental significance describes in various Indian scriptures. Method: The study reviewed multiple Indian scripture to explore the profound meaning, methos of practicing pronunciation, various benefits and spiritual and mental significance of Om mantra. The proposed study used the Indian knowledge of Purāṇa, Upaniṣad and other texts that described the Om mantra in great detail. Result: This review article employs primary data to explore the Om mantra. It involved an in-depth search of ancient texts to examine the Om mantra's significance. The study includes scriptures with detailed descriptions of the Om mantra, and these texts were thoroughly reviewed to gain a deeper understanding of its meanings and implications, pronunciation, practice and its impact on practitioner. Discussion: Om is prime mantra and used at the beginning of every mantra, Vedic-teachings and all spiritual practices. The spiritual significance and the subtle power of om on human mind, and life was mentioned in ancient Indian scriptures. The present study presents the concept of om (Pranav) described in various scriptures in Indian knowledge system. The om is symbolic or word manifestation of God, the supreme consciousness. The origin and meaning of om mantra, it’s method of practicing and various benefits has been mentioned in Indian scriptures by various Indian sages and seers after profound observation and realization. Conclusion: The Pranav is omnipresent and act as protector in one’s life who practice Pranav mantra. The Pranav is practiced by pronouncing Om which contains four mātrā which brings joy, peace to life and fulfil all wishes. The various style of recitation yields different results in practitioner’s life. Sages suggested to practice Om mantra to get liberation from the world or worldly pleasure.

Keywords: Om, Mantra, Indian Scriptures, Pranav, Purāṇa, Upaniṣad, Yoga