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Om is a mantra, or vibration, that is traditionally chanted during any Hindu Ritual. Originated from the Hindu scriptures, the mantra is considered to have high spiritual and creative power but despite this, it is a mantra that can be recited by anyone. It is both a sound and a symbol rich in meaning and depth and when pronounced correctly it is actually AUM.
What is Om ?
The mantra OM (Auṃ) represents the substratum of creative sound that sustains the Universe. Just as the Big Bang Theory of modern physics teaches that the entire Universe arises from a single timeless, spaceless point, the Vedas (ancient Hindu scriptures) teach that the Universe arises from a single sound. This primal, cosmic sound is the mantra Om.
OM serves to open and clear the mind for meditation and attunes us with our Real Nature, revealing the Supreme Freedom that we are. It brings about an ascension and expansion of energy. OM allows us to harmonize with the forces of the Universe externally and with our own nature internally.
It attunes us to Cosmic Consciousness and the sacred vibratory patterns that arise from it.
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Neuro-hemodynamic correlation of ‘OM’ chanting : "The Brain and Om"
A sensation of vibration is experienced during audible ‘OM’ chanting. This has the potential for vagus nerve stimulation through its auricular branches and the effects on the brain thereof. The neurohemodynamic correlates of ‘OM’ chanting are yet to be explored.
Vagus nerve stimulation involves the use of a device to stimulate the vagus nerve with electrical impulses. An implantable vagus nerve stimulator is currently FDA-approved to treat epilepsy and depression. There's one vagus nerve on each side of your body, running from your brainstem through your neck to your chest and abdomen.
The vagus nerve runs throughout the body and is responsible for the function and regulation of man bodily systems such as the heart and digestive tracts.
this nerve regulate a variety of body functions including the heartbeat and the muscle movement necessary to keep you breathing.
Life-changing benefits of Om , including its ability to re-program our body and mind -Sound and Vibration therapy.
"Om" draws its scientific essence by working the principle of Sound and Vibration therapy. The benefits are listed as below-
1- Reduced Brain Frequency:
Another incredible AUM chanting benefit is reduced brain frequencies, it puts you into a state of deep relaxation. A focused and mindful session of chanting OM mantra can put you into ALPHA and even THETA states which are associated with deep relaxation.
2-Stimulates your nervous system and organs:
OM sound vibrates in your body, in your muscles, cells. It massages your internal organs and stimulates your nervous system. You get the same impact on your body when you use a massage or a whole-body vibration therapy. Vibration therapy is used for many neurological and muscle or spine-related issues. Millions of people go for vibration therapy around the world.
3- Sound Therapy & Healing :
“Sound therapists believe that our bodies contain ‘energy frequencies’ and those sonic frequencies can be used to re-attune these energies when they go off-key. All you have to do is lie down and bask in the tuneful beauty of ‘pure’ sound.”
This is exactly what can be achieved by using the power of the OM mantra. OM (sound of the universe) can unlock the energy channels in your body.
4- AUM(OM) can alter your gene:
This is one of the greatest health benefits Om chanting.
There is scientific evidence, that people who keep themselves relaxed for a longer time, have their gene expressions altered. This, in turn, has an impact on many biological events like immune function, metabolism and hormone secretion, etc.
5- Synchronization of left and right hemispheres of Brain:
OM chant can synchronize both hemispheres and oxygenate the brain. It can reduce brain wave activities, in turn, normalizes the heart rate and blood pressure.
A synchronized brain creates homeostasis, a perfect state of equilibrium in your brain, meaning a perfect balance of creativity and logical thinking. A synchronized brain also means increased happiness, clarity and vision, awesome focus, great sleep, less stress, and less negative thoughts, overall a great emotional stability. In simple words, you are unlocking your brain to its fullest possibilities.
6-Om chanting cleans your brain:
AUM sound helps to improve CSF activity. CSF stands for Cerebrospinal Fluid and it flows within and around the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord).CSF supplies nutrients to the Central nervous system and also eliminates wastes from the brain. In many independent studies, it has been found that CSF works faster and better when any sort of a skull vibration mainly due to chanting or singing is applied to.
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