AUM or OM








All the mantras start with this sound AUM. Incantation of this sound is made before every sacred prayer in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Tantra etc. 

 Hindus consider it cosmic sound. They believe in all space this sound is pervasive. 
It is explained in Rig Veda too. 
Sam Veda also explains OM.

 It is also most effective tool for meditation. Gayatri mantra also starts with sound OM in Rig Veda. 
In Yoga, it is most important sound for meditation.
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