Om - The Original Sound of the Universe

If we are going to explore sound, music and spirituality, a great place to start is with the mantra Om.

Om (or Aum) is considered to be the original sound of the universe in Hindu culture. At the time of the big bang at the beginning of the universe, this was the sound.

Om represents the fundamental vibration of the universe. It encompasses past, present, and future. It spans the waking, dreaming and deep sleep states of consciousness.

Om is a divine sound. It is the essence of all mantras, and a powerful tool for meditation and spiritual awakening.

The Power of Mantra

Chanting or mantra helps us connect with our inner, true selves.

You have probably experienced this in a yoga class. You sat on the mat, took a deep breath and chanted Om to start. Instantly, you are grounded and present.

Repetitive chanting of mantras like Om brings us out of our monkey minds. The chatter dies down. We become present and connect to higher source. This rhythmic chanting reduces our stress and improves our focus.

My debut EP as a music producer was titled the "Original Sound of the Universe". This felt like an appropriate way to kick things off. This song is based on the mantra Om. You can check it out here.