Lifestyle+Meditation+Spiritualism OM or AUM is the universal sound that contains all sounds in itself.It is not the result of the striking...
Lifestyle+Meditation+Spiritualism
OM or AUM is the universal sound that contains all sounds in itself.It is not the result of the striking of two objects. It, rather emanates on its own.When we chant this universal charming Mantra OM, it provides many benefits Chanting of Om has several benefits which may be therapeutic, psychological and spiritual. If anybody doesn't know the meaning of OM or has any doubt on its meaning, then also he or she can avail the therapeutic benefits from it.
The vibration produced by chanting Om in the physical universe corresponds to the original vibration that first arose at the time of creation. The sound of Om is also called Pranava, meaning that it sustains life and runs through Prana or breath.
The sustained 'O' -formed by the 'AU'- sound makes all the bones of the thoracic cage vibrate, proving that vibration is communicated to the mass of air contained in our lungs and that the delicate membrane of alveolus in contact with this air vibrates too, this stimulates the pulmonary cells and enables an optimum gaseous exchange in our lungs. Furthermore, the latest research of many Western physiologists has also shown how this vibration produces very accentuated effects in the endocrine glands, to which Science is gradually attributing an increasing importance.
Besides, the vibrant internal massage resulting from the emission of the vowels 'au', acts especially in the abdominal organs and the organs of the thoracic cage, whilst the vibration of the 'mmm' in our skulls induces a vibration of the cranial nerves.
Om is a foolproof method to add healthy years to your life.
a. Chanting of Om several times would relax your entire body and regulate your hormonal system.
b. If you have disorders due to anxiety or worry, or you tend to lose temper, there can be no better remedy.
c. It acts like a detoxifying agent for entire body. If your environment is polluted, you MUST use it.
d. It strengthens heart and circulatory system.
e. It will make your digestion stronger.
f. It will bring youthfulness in body and face.
g. If you are tired and exhausted, it can serve as a great rejuvenator.
h. It can solve most worrisome sleep disturbance patterns, in case you suffer from it. You would wake up alert from sleep if you practice it in night.
i. It strengthens your lungs with some practice.
a. It can make you much more relaxed to face the world around comfortably.
b. It can help you control your anger and frustration. If you have been chanting Om regularly, it is unlikely that you get angry.
c. It can help you be in resonance with nature. Thus you would find yourself much more intuitive and in control of things. Your gut feel will become much higher.
d. Your interpersonal relationships will improve. You would be able to develop rapport with people much better and make friends from enemies.
e. You will find life much more meaningful and purposeful and carry that natural smile.
f. You will find a jump in your enthusiasm and activity level. Your alertness would increase.
-The chanting of Om drives away all worldly thoughts and removes distraction and infuses new vigour in the body.
-When you feel depressed, chant Om fifty times and you will be filled with new vigour and strength. The chanting of Om is a powerful tonic. -When you chant Om, you feel you are the pure, all pervading light and consciousness.
-Those who chant Om will have a powerful, sweet voice. Whenever you take a stroll, you can chant Om. You can also sing Om in a beautiful way. -The rythmic pronunciation of Om makes the mind serene and pointed, and infuses the spiritual qualifications which ensure self-realization.
-Those who do meditation of Om daily will get tremendous power. They will have lustre in their eyes and faces.
The OM being chanted during the exhalation, it directly contributes to make it slow, regular and complete. The emission of the 'Au' sound limits the pace of the expired air, and the benefits of slow breathing are numerous and well known by Yoga practitioners
Scientific Research on Om
Many scientific studies have been conducted at different institutions regarding the effect of Om on the body and mind. The results have been published in various scientific journals. It has been observed that when Om is recited ten times in a low pitch, the internalized attention is produced. In simple words the attention turns inward. The number of attention fluctuations is reduced. The concentration is improved and it is well focused. Alpha rhythm is nicely synchronized and blood pressure as well as heart rate is reduced. Galvanic skin resistance is increased. In short, Om recitation is done in a lower pitch (voice) and prolonged manner, produces parasympathetic predominance and brings about calmness and peace. Typical sensations are blissful condition of mind. When Om is chanted in higher pitch, the heart rate and the muscular activity at the chin as well as the `cortical arousal` increase. EEG shows reduced alpha rhythm. In short, a sympathetic activity increases indicating a nervous excitation.
