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Om, the most sacred syllable
in Hinduism, is a mystical or sacred syllable in all
the Dharmic religions. It is placed at the
beginning of most Hindu texts as a sacred exclamation to be uttered at the
beginning and end of a reading of the Vedas or previously to any prayer or
mantra. The Mandukya Upanishad is entirely devoted to the explanation of the
syllable.
In Hinduism
the syllable om (the 'o' is pronounced like in
'go') is first described as
all-encompassing mystical entity in the Upanishads. Today, in all Hindu art and
all over India and Nepal, 'OM' can be seen virtually everywhere, a standard sign
for Hinduism and its philosophy and mythology.
The sanskrit depiction of Om is the light symbol which sits at the heart center
of the OM Lotus Mandala.
The lotus flower is one of the "Ashtamangala,"
or Eight Auspicious Symbols of
Tibetan Buddhists.
It is` very frequently used in household and public
art.
The lotus represents purity of body, speech, and mind, floating
above the muddy waters of attachment and desire.
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