Chanting Om or Aum is a sacred practice that helps our mind and body to energize. Sound of Om is considered sacred in Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism. It is called the first sound of the universe. According to the Hindu sculptures, Om connects all living beings to nature and the universe.

What does it mean to chant Om?

Om, symbolically embodies the divine energy, or Shakti, and its three main characteristics: creation, preservation, and liberation. ... Om is the basic sound of the universe; chanting it symbolically and physically tunes us into that sound and acknowledges our connection to everything in the world and the Universe.

What are the benefits of Om chanting?