Hi, im doing an assessed homework due in on friday so does anyone know when/where the Hindu symbol (Om) originated from? Thxs so much 4 ya answers.
2006-12-04 03:38:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
( I did google it)
2006-12-04 03:43:48 · update #1
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aum
2006-12-04 03:42:54 · answer #1 · answered by teel2624 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really sure why I should do your homework for you when all it took was a 2 min search on Google but I suppose it's worth it for the 10 points. :)
Here you go ...
Om symbol. The most important Hindu symbol is Om; this has been described as "an Aksara or the ‘Imperishable Symbol’; it is the Universe, the past, the present and the future—all that is and all that will be is Om; likewise all else that exists beyond the bounds of time—that too is Om".
Good luck. Should get an A+ now and don't forget to give me as your reference. :)
2006-12-04 11:45:19 · answer #2 · answered by mancunian_nick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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The symbol of Aum consists of three curves, one semicircle and a dot. The lower curve denotes the waking state, the upper curve denotes deep sleep, and the right-side curve (which lies between deep sleep and the waking state) signifies the dream state. These three states of an individual’s consciousness, and therefore the entire physical phenomenon, are represented by the three curves. The dot signifies the Absolute (fourth or Turiya state of consciousness), which illuminates the other three states. The semicircle symbolizes Maya and separates the dot from the other three curves. The semicircle is open on the top, which means that the absolute is infinite and is not affected by maya (as "illusion"). Maya only affects the manifested phenomenon. In this way the form of Aum symbolizes the infinite Brahman and the entire Universe and the world. Aum is made out of the three gods Shiva and Ganesh and Gayatri.
AUM, in some parts of India, also means the generation of life. A means 'Akara', U means 'Ukara' and M means 'Makara'. A - Akara symbolizes the male, U - Ukara symbolizes the female and through the union of these two, there is M - Makara which is creation of new life inside the womb. Basically, it is derived from the concept of the Shivalinga, showing the male (Akara) and the female (Ukara) organs, which after a union, creates a new life (Makara).
2006-12-04 11:45:06 · answer #3 · answered by sεαη 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hindu Symbol OM originated when Siva and Shakti united and became a single sould , It lead to creation of universe...
they both together are the supreme soul, Om Sound was originated when the universe was created by Brahma, if a man cleanly observes the revolution of earth it makes sound OM, this was first observed by Rishi Vishwamitra while he was on meditation to entice lord shiva and OM is a sacred symbol it differs in each indian language but when you closely observe they are similar,
2006-12-04 13:08:17 · answer #4 · answered by loverboy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try googling it at least before you come on here asking questions for homework you should do yourself ;o)
2006-12-04 11:40:16 · answer #5 · answered by Skidoo 7 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Hmm? With Satan?
2006-12-04 11:40:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
http://www.lotussculpture.com/my_articles_om.htm
Here you are. :)
2006-12-04 11:41:36 · answer #7 · answered by Jade 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋