Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia - Aum
Aum (also Om, ॐ) is the most sacred syllable in Hinduism, first coming to light in the Vedic Tradition. The syllable is sometimes refer...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum - Aum In Hindu Tradition
Aum - Origin. Found first in the Vedic scriptures of Hinduism, Aum has been seen as the first manifestation of the unmanifest Brahman (...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum - Aum In Hindu Tradition
Aum - Origin. Found first in the Vedic scriptures of Hinduism, Aum has been seen as the first manifestation of the unmanifest Brahman (...   » Read the article

Article - Meditation Techniques: Chanting The Mantra 'aum'
Aum is one of the most popular chants in India. From time to time Osho has suggested many ways of doing it; if done properly, it can b...   » Read the article

Article - Sangeet Marga: Sangeet Marga - Path To Moksha  
According to the Hindu view of creation, it was sound and not light that appeared first. In Vedic parlance it is called Nada Brahma or...   » Read the article

Article - Chanting: The Healing Powers Of Ancient Chants  
The sages who gave us the ancient Vedic mantras and hymns were evolved beings who had either attained or come very close to a state of...   » Read the article

Article - Spiritual Music: Palliative Effects Of Good Music  
    (See also: Spiritual Music , God and Religion, Peace on Earth, Peace of Mind, Love and Happiness, Life and Beyond, Bod...   » Read the article

Article - Life And Death: Science Of Life - Soham Or Hamsa
It is believed that the entire creation was manifested with the sound of Om, the Nada Brahman. Om is a combination of So and Ham. This...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum - When You Pronounce Aum:
"A - emerges from the throat, originating in the region of the navel U - rolls over the tongue M - ends on the lips A - waking, U - dream...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum - When You Pronounce Aum:
"A - emerges from the throat, originating in the region of the navel U - rolls over the tongue M - ends on the lips A - waking, U - dream...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum Shinrikyo: Encyclopedia - Aum Shinrikyo
Aum Shinrikyo (also spelled Om Shin Rikyo) was a religious group which mixed Buddhist and Hindu beliefs and was based in Japan. It gained...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum Namah Sivaya: Encyclopedia - Aum Namah Sivaya
Aum namah Śivāya (IAST transliteration, refer to Sanskrit for pronunciation) is among the foremost Vedic mantras. Its general translati...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mandukya Upanishad: Encyclopedia - Mandukya Upanishad
Māndūkya Upanishad is one of the shortest Upanishads, that form the speculative metaphysical parts of the Hindu texts, the Vedas. It be...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shoko Asahara: Encyclopedia - Shoko Asahara
Shoko Asahara (麻原 彰晃 Asahara Shōkō) (born March 2, 1955) is the founder and former guru of the Japanese cult Aum Shinrikyo (now...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atri: Encyclopedia - Atri
In Hinduism, Atri is a legendary bard and scholar, and a son of Brahma. Atri - Maharshi Atri. Atri - Atri and AUM. He is among the thr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Underground Stories: Encyclopedia - Underground Stories
Underground is a book by Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami about the sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway by Aum Shinrikyo in 1995. Descr...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Om: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Om
Om (Sanskrit) A mantram used in meditation. Aum In the Upanishads it is often regarded as the seed of all mantras, containing all orig...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - ॐ Album: Encyclopedia - ॐ Album
3 was the third LP by metal band Soulfly released in 2002 through Roadrunner Records. The album's title as shown on it's cover can be alt...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aum: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Aum
Aum (Sanskrit) The ancient Indians held that Om, when considered as a single letter ((Sanskrit character)) was the symbol of the Supre...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aum: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Aum
Aum: (Sanskrit) or (Sanskrit) Often spelled Om. The mystic syllable of Hinduism, placed at the beginning of most sacred writings. As a m...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Om: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Om
Om (Sanskrit) A mantram used in meditation. Aum In the Upanishads it is often regarded as the seed of all mantras, containing all orig...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum Shinrikyo: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum Shinrikyo - Doctrine
Aleph's doctrine is based on the ancient Buddhist scriptures called Pali Canon. The collection comprises about 70 volumes, fully translat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum Shinrikyo: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum Shinrikyo - Activities
The movement received an official status of a religion from the Japanese government in 1987. It had been founded by Shoko Asahara in his ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum Shinrikyo: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum Shinrikyo - 'aum Surveillance Law': Under Pressure
In January 2000, the group was placed under surveillance for a period of three years. (Highlights of the bill) In January 2003, Japan's P...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aum: Wiccan Pagan Dictionary On Aum
AUM (Om) -a sound that vibrates the whole spiritual channel, changes all the chakras and harmonizes mind and body; traditional chant (...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aum: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Aum
Aum: see Om   (See also: Aum ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Aum: Mysticism Magick Dictionary On Aum
AUM This is the holy word (OM) in its tripartite form, representing the Hindu Trinity. A = Vishnu (the self). U = Brahma (Not-Self). M...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aum: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Aum
Aum A meditation-syllable, said by some to be the mnemonic of the three Hindu gods of creation, reservation and destruction. Om &nbs...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aum: Hinduism Sanskrit Dictionary V On Aum
aum: aum - all, the absolute   (See also: aum , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul) &n...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aum: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Aum
Aum: Aum. Om; Designation of the Universal Brahman; sacred, primordial sound of the universe.   (See also: Aum , Hinduism, ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aum: Sai Baba Dictionary On Aum
AUM: AUM: Om; Designation of the Universal Brahman; sacred, primordial sound of the universe.   (See also: AUM , Hinduism,...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aum: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Aum
Aum (Sanskrit). The sacred syllable; the triple-lettered unit; hence the trinity in One.   (See also: Aum , Theosophy, Spiritu...   » Read the article

Dictionary -  aum: Sanskrit Dictionary On  aum
 Aum: all, the absolute   (See also:  Aum , Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum Shinrikyo: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum Shinrikyo - Sarin Gas Attacks And Aftermaths
Main article: Sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway In 1995, following a Tokyo subway sarin gas attack in which 12 commuters died and thou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum Namah Sivaya: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum Namah Sivaya - A Hindu Śaivite View On The Aum Namah Śivāya Mantra
The meaning of the Namah Śivāya mantra was explained by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami: "Namah Śivāya is the most holy name of God �...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aum: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Aum
Aum: (Sanskrit) or (Sanskrit) Often spelled Om. The mystic syllable of Hinduism, placed at the beginning of most sacred writings. As a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Om, Aum: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Om, Aum
Om or Aum (Sanskrit). A mystic syllable, the most solemn of all words in India. It is "an invocation, a benediction, an affirmati...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Om - Aum: Theosophy Occultism Mysticism Dictionary On Om - Aum
A Theosophical definition of Om - Aum :   Om - Aum A word considered very holy in the Brahmanical literature.   It is a s...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aum: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Ii On Aum
aum: the sacred sound and symbol which represents brahman in its unmanifest and manifest aspects   (See also: aum , Hinduism,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mandukya Upanishad: Encyclopedia Ii - Mandukya Upanishad - Explanation Of Aum As In Mandukya Upanishad
Mandukya Upanishad - Three mātrās. There are three mātrās in the word aum : ‘a’ as the ‘u’ in ‘but’; ‘u’ as th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aum: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Aum
Aum (Sanskrit) The ancient Indians held that Om, when considered as a single letter ((Sanskrit character)) was the symbol of the Supre...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aum Supreme Truth: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Aum Supreme Truth
Aum Supreme Truth See Aum Shinri Kyo.   (See also: Aum Supreme Truth , New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Aum (om): New Age Spiritual Dictionary On Aum (om)
Aum (OM) (Sanskrit) A sound that vibrates the whole spiritual channel, charges all the chakras, and harmonizes mind and body; traditi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Om (aum): New Age Spiritual Dictionary On Om (aum)
Om (Aum) (Sanskrit) Sacred syllable symbolizing the sum total of all energy; first cause; omnipresent sound; lasting peace   (...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aum Shinri Kyo: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Aum Shinri Kyo
Aum Shinri Kyo, Shoko Asahara Aum (a mantra) Shinri Kyo (Supreme Truth) is the apocalyptic Buddhist sect suspected in the 1995 subway ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shoko Asahara: Encyclopedia Ii - Shoko Asahara - Aum Shinrikyo: The Doctrine
The doctrine of Aum Shinrikyo is based on original Buddhist sutras (scriptures), known as the Pali Canon. Besides the Pali Canon, Aum Shi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shoko Asahara: Encyclopedia Ii - Shoko Asahara - Birth Of Aum Shinrikyo
In 1987 Asahara returned from India and explained to his disciples that he attained his ultimate goal: the enlightenment. The immediate d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sarin Gas Attack On The Tokyo Subway: Encyclopedia Ii - Sarin Gas Attack On The Tokyo Subway - Aum/aleph Today
The sarin gas attack was the most serious terrorist attack in Japan's modern history. It caused massive disruption and widespread fear in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atri: Encyclopedia Ii - Atri - Maharshi Atri
Atri - Atri and AUM. He is among the three main seers who propounded the sacred thread (after Brihaspati) which has three strands symbo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shoko Asahara: Encyclopedia Ii - Shoko Asahara - Early Years
Shoko Asahara was born as Chizuo Matsumoto (松本智津夫 Matsumoto Chizuo) to a large and poor family of a tatami mat maker in Japan�...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shoko Asahara: Encyclopedia Ii - Shoko Asahara - Relentless Religious Search
Shoko Asahara’s attitude towards religion was not typical for Japanese. While religion does not play a significant role in the lives of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sarin Gas Attack On The Tokyo Subway: Encyclopedia Ii - Sarin Gas Attack On The Tokyo Subway - Background
AUM Shinrikyō (オウム真理教, literally, "AUM the True Teaching") is the former name of a controversial religious group based in Ja...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sarin Gas Attack On The Tokyo Subway: Encyclopedia Ii - Sarin Gas Attack On The Tokyo Subway - The Main Perpetrators
Ten men were responsible for carrying out the attacks; five released the sarin, while the other five served as get-away drivers. The team...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sarin Gas Attack On The Tokyo Subway: Encyclopedia Ii - Sarin Gas Attack On The Tokyo Subway - Aftermath
Sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway - The injured. The short- and long-term symptoms experienced by those affected included: bleeding...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sarin Gas Attack On The Tokyo Subway: Encyclopedia Ii - Sarin Gas Attack On The Tokyo Subway - The Attack
Monday, 20 March 1995 was for most a normal workday, though the following day was a national holiday. The attack came at the peak of the ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shaktism: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Shaktism
Shaktism (Shakta): (Sanskrit) "Doctrine of power."   The religion followed by those who worship the Supreme as the Div...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Om: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Om
Om: (Sanskrit) "Yes, verily."   The most sacred mantra of Hinduism. An alternate transliteration of Aum (the sounds A ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Pranava: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Pranava
Pranava (Sanskrit). A sacred word, equivalent to Aum.   (See also: Pranava , Theosophy, Spirituality, Body mind and Soul, Spir...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Omkara: Tantra Tantric Dictionary On Omkara
Omkara: Omkara. The famous mantric syllable OM or AUM.   (See also: Omkara , Tantra, Tantra Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Pranava: Hinduism Sanskrit Dictionary V On Pranava
pranava: pranava - another name for aum   (See also: pranava , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Min...   » Read the article

Dictionary -  pranava: Sanskrit Dictionary On  pranava
 Pranava: another name for aum   (See also:  Pranava , Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Omkara: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Omkara (omkaara)
Omkara: Omkara (Omkaara). The form of AUM, or Om.   (See also: Omkara , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary,...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Omkara: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary On Omkara
omkara: The famous mantric sylable om or aum.   (See also: omkara , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Atharvashikha Upanishad: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Atharvashikha Upanishad
Atharvashikha Upanishad: (Sanskrit) A minor Upanishad dealing with the interpretation of Aum. See: Upanishad, Vedas. (See also: Ath...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Om: Health And Healing Dictionary On Om
Om: A mantra that is said to be the manifest symbol of the cosmic energy or God. (Pronounced Aum)   (See also: Om , Alternativ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Atharvashikha Upanishad: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Atharvashikha Upanishad
Atharvashikha Upanishad: (Sanskrit) A minor Upanishad dealing with the interpretation of Aum. See: Upanishad, Vedas. (See also: Athar...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mula Mantra: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Mula Mantra
mula mantra: (Sanskrit) "Root mystic formula." See: Aum, Moola Mantra. (See also: Mula mantra , Hinduism, Body Mind and S...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Omkara: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Omkara
Omkara (Sanskrit). The same as Aum or Om. It is also the name of one of the twelve lingams, that was represented by a secret and most ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Om: Indian Hindu Dictionary On Om
OM (aum): a mystic syllable that represents the higher Reality, Brahman. It begins all the sacred scriptures and all prayers. Its sign...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Pranava: Sai Baba Dictionary On Pranava (omkara)
Pranava: Pranava (Omkara): Recitation of Vedic hymns (BV-28). The sound of God, identity of Krishna being the transcendental sound ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Omkara, Omoroca: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Omkara, Omoroca
Omkara, Omoroca (Sanskrit) The sacred, mystical syllable Aum or Om; also one of the twelve lingas, the twelve powers of the creative o...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Maitri Upanishad: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Maitri Upanishad
Maitri Upanishad: (Sanskrit) Belongs to the Maitrayaniya branch of the Krishna Yajur Veda. A later Upanishad covering Aum, outer natur...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Prashna Upanishad: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Prashna Upanishad
Prashna Upanishad: (Sanskrit) Belongs to the Atharva Veda and is divided into six sections addressing six questions asked of sage Pipp...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Om: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary Iii On Om
Om: also written as 'AUM' according the Yogi's and Rishi's OM (AUM) is considered to be the sound that represents the Ultimate Reality...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sound Energetics: Alternative Health Dictionary On Sound Energetics
Sound Energetics: Invention of Helena Reilly, M.A. It involves analysis of the voice and the application of sound at frequencies that ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Pranava: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Pranava
Pranava: (Sanskrit) "Humming."   The mantra Aum, denoting God as the Primal Sound. It can be heard as the sound of one...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sahasranama: Encyclopedia Ii - Sahasranama - Worship Through A Sahasra-nāma-archanā
In many parts of India, particularly the southern, whenever any collective religious worship is planned or intended one practice is to re...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rishabha, Rsabha: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Rishabha, Rsabha
Rishabha rsabha (Sanskrit) Power, strength, excellence; the second zodiacal sign, Taurus the Bull; in the Vedas and Upanishads, often ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Om: Sai Baba Dictionary On Om(kara)
Om: Om(kara): also AUM, the pranava, the highest syllable combination, whose letters stand for the fundamental trinity of guna's, l...   » Read the article

Dictionary - çhandogya Upanishad: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On çhandogya Upanishad
Çhandogya Upanishad: (Sanskrit) One of the major Upanishads, it consists of eight chapters of the Çhandogya Brahmana of ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mandukya Upanishad: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Mandukya Upanishad
Mandukya Upanishad: (Sanskrit) A "principal" Upanishad (belonging to the Atharva Veda) which, in 12 concise verses, teaches ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Primal Sound: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Primal Sound
Primal Sound: In Hinduism, sound is the first manifestation, even before light, in the creative scheme of things. The Primal Sound is ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arrondissement Of Pontoise: Encyclopedia Ii - Arrondissement Of Pontoise - Composition
Arrondissement of Pontoise - Cantons. The cantons of Pontoise are: Beauchamp Beaumont-sur-Oise Cergy-Nord Cergy-Sud Eaubonne Ermont Fr...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mantra: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Mantra
mantra: (Sanskrit) "Mystic formula."   A sound, syllable, word or phrase endowed with special power, usually drawn fro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fumihiro Joyu: Encyclopedia Ii - Fumihiro Joyu - Biography
Fumihiro Joyu, originally from the Fukuoka Prefecture on Kyushu island, graduated from Waseda University, one of Japan's most prestigious...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shiva: Encyclopedia Ii - Shiva - Other Forms And Legends
According to the foundation of Kaalism, Kali (pronounced Kaahli) came into existence when Śiva looked into himself. She is considered hi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shiva: Encyclopedia Ii - Shiva - Schools And Views Of Śivaism
Nayanars (or Nayanmars), saints from Southern India, were mostly responsible for development of Śaivism in the Middle Ages. Of the schoo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shiva: Encyclopedia Ii - Shiva - Origin Theories
Śiva does not occur in the Vedic hymns as the name of a god, but as an adjective in the sense of "kind", or "auspicious". One of his syn...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shiva: Encyclopedia Ii - Shiva - Introduction
Shiva is referred to as 'the good one' or the 'auspicious one'. Shiva - Rudra is considered to be the destroyer of evil and sorrow. Shiva...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shiva: Encyclopedia Ii - Shiva - Consorts And The Burning Of Kamadeva
Śiva's consort is Devi, God's energy or God as the Divine Mother who comes in many different forms, one of whom is Kali, the goddess of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shiva: Encyclopedia Ii - Shiva - The Sons Of Shiva
Śiva and Parvati are the parents of Karttikeya and Ganesha. Ganesha, the elephant-headed God of wisdom, acquired his head by offending �...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shiva: Encyclopedia Ii - Shiva - Attributes Of Lord Shiva
The Third Eye: The third eye of Shiva on his forehead is the eye of wisdom. It is the eye that looks beyond the obvious. The third eye of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum - Om In Buddhist Tradition
With Buddhism's evolution and breaking away from Vedic/Hindu tradition, Aum and other symbology/cosmology/philosophies were co-opted from...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum - Om In Jain Tradition
In Jainism, Om is regarded to be a condensed form of reference to the five parameshthis. The Dravyasamgrah quotes an ancient Prakrit line...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum - Om In Sikh Tradition
Ek Onkar (also ੴ, ਇਕ ਓਅੰਕਾਰ, Ik Ōaṅkār, Ek Omkar, Ik Omkar and other variants) means one God and is a central symbo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum - Om In Buddhist Tradition
With Buddhism's evolution and breaking away from Vedic/Hindu tradition, Aum and other symbology/cosmology/philosophies were co-opted from...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum - Om In Jain Tradition
In Jainism, Om is regarded to be a condensed form of reference to the five parameshthis. The Dravyasamgrah quotes an ancient Prakrit line...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum - The Significance Of The Symbol Om
The symbol Om (also called Pranava), is the most sacred symbol in Hinduism. Volumes have been written in Sanskrit illustrating the signif...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum - The Significance Of The Symbol Om
The symbol Om (also called Pranava), is the most sacred symbol in Hinduism. Volumes have been written in Sanskrit illustrating the signif...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia Ii - Aum - Om In Sikh Tradition
Ek Onkar (also ੴ, ਇਕ ਓਅੰਕਾਰ, Ik Ōaṅkār, Ek Omkar, Ik Omkar and other variants) means one God and is a central symbo...   » Read the article