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OM: The Hindu symbol of Absolute

admin — Wed, 20 May 2020 07:00:07 +0000

The OM is the sacred symbol in Hinduism and also defines the terms such as “Absolute” and the “ultimate truth”. It is said that all knowledge is started from the “OM” and hence this symbol is referred to as “Seed Mantra” or “Mahamantra”.

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This symbol OM is composed of three sounds a-u-m which represents the several triads. In Hinduism chants or prayers, this symbol is uttered at the beginning and at the end. The Shaivites mark the Lingam with the symbol of OM. This syllable is discussed in various speculative philosophical texts and is also used in the practice of yoga. Spiritual gurus also use this syllable in the techniques of auditory meditation.

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What is “Ananta” in Hinduism?

admin — Thu, 07 May 2020 06:45:01 +0000

In Hinduism, Ananta name is used for Lord Vishnu. This name “Ananta” comes from Sanskrit and Infinity which means boundless also has the same meaning. According to this, when something is beyond time or we can say “timeless”.

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Spiritual gurus follow the concept of infinity and conclude that our soul is eternal. There is a no beginning or ending and it is the eternal life which is beyond existence and also beyond essence. If you can understand the eternity then you also can find the meaning of life. What we do also come to us in the latter part of life and this hence it is like a zero where there are no ends.

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