om

Meanings

Noun

  • A sacred, mystical syllable used in prayer and meditation.

Verb

  • To chant the sacred syllable om.

Origin

  • (symbol ॐ). The former (om) is used in both Buddhist and Hindu settings, while the latter (aum) is usually used only in Jain and Hindu settings.

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