Yoga Music For Meditation Series - OM The Word
OM And LOGOS
OM And LOGOS
Everything in the universe originates from a primal vibration, in Christianity called the WORD. In Hinduism this concept is called OM. OM and the WORD are an expression of a universal principle, a vibration, a primordial sound which is the source of everything that exists.
This idea is touched upon by Pythagoras in his famous idea about the "Music of the Spheres". In this idea physical sound is but a mere reflection of the cosmic sound or LOGOS (as it is called in Greek).
The Word And Christianity
The power of the word is immense in the Christian tradition. By uttering words God creates the whole universe. "God said: Let there be light. And light came" (1st book of Moses). God says words and manifestation springs forth.
This is symbolically a form of sound emanation from a higher reality, which we in our physical reality call a word. The symbolism is clear, and is the same in different spiritual and religious traditions; reality is created by sound or vibration.
OM and ATOM
Modern physics and the upanishads from India may at first glance seem very different but both support the idea of the universe consisting of vibration and that there exists a kind of primordial vibration.
All matter is in fact in a state of vibration as a closer inspection of the atom reveals. These vibrations can be poetically compared with music as physicist Dr. Donald Hatch states: "The universe is not made of matter but music".
Sound Over Matter
We know that the solidity of matter is an illusion and that all matter consists of atoms, separated in enormous distances compared to their size. And that the atoms themselves are not at all solid, but consist of energy in movement.
In the vision of Donald Andrews the atoms emit a main tone. Atoms join in clusters of atoms to form molecules or "cosmic chords" as he calls them. All matter can be seen as complex chords. The universe is in fact a giant symphony of vibration.
OM And Everyday Life
The myths of creation might not only be stories of how the universe was created, but could also describe the processes of creation which are continually ongoing within us as well. We continually create our own realities with the music of our minds and emotions, all coming together to create the complex chord which we are. If we live in harmony with the cosmic chord we will be forever happy and harmonious.
Matter comes from vibration, matter is cosmic sound. Matter is OM which has been crystallized. The universe and earth only exist because the word is being continuously emanated. Without the word there would be only pure empty space called Ananda by the ancient yogis of India, which was the original state of the universe before manifestation.
OM And Spiritual Practice
For an advanced practitioner of Yoga, OM is as real as the air that he breaths. Christian mystics have long known of the power of the WORD inside and around them and felt the ongoing emanation of the WORD in the continual creation processes around them.
We have to understand that we are all co creators of the universe through the continual creation of our own WORDS or Music, continually bringing into manifestation through our thoughts, longings, desires and speech. We alone can choose whether our symphony is in harmony or not with the cosmic symphony.
So be ever mindful of what you send out because the universe hears your song!
OM And LOGOS
Everything in the universe originates from a primal vibration, in Christianity called the WORD. In Hinduism this concept is called OM. OM and the WORD are an expression of a universal principle, a vibration, a primordial sound which is the source of everything that exists.
This idea is touched upon by Pythagoras in his famous idea about the "Music of the Spheres". In this idea physical sound is but a mere reflection of the cosmic sound or LOGOS (as it is called in Greek).
The Word And Christianity
The power of the word is immense in the Christian tradition. By uttering words God creates the whole universe. "God said: Let there be light. And light came" (1st book of Moses). God says words and manifestation springs forth.
This is symbolically a form of sound emanation from a higher reality, which we in our physical reality call a word. The symbolism is clear, and is the same in different spiritual and religious traditions; reality is created by sound or vibration.
OM and ATOM
Modern physics and the upanishads from India may at first glance seem very different but both support the idea of the universe consisting of vibration and that there exists a kind of primordial vibration.
All matter is in fact in a state of vibration as a closer inspection of the atom reveals. These vibrations can be poetically compared with music as physicist Dr. Donald Hatch states: "The universe is not made of matter but music".
Sound Over Matter
We know that the solidity of matter is an illusion and that all matter consists of atoms, separated in enormous distances compared to their size. And that the atoms themselves are not at all solid, but consist of energy in movement.
In the vision of Donald Andrews the atoms emit a main tone. Atoms join in clusters of atoms to form molecules or "cosmic chords" as he calls them. All matter can be seen as complex chords. The universe is in fact a giant symphony of vibration.
OM And Everyday Life
The myths of creation might not only be stories of how the universe was created, but could also describe the processes of creation which are continually ongoing within us as well. We continually create our own realities with the music of our minds and emotions, all coming together to create the complex chord which we are. If we live in harmony with the cosmic chord we will be forever happy and harmonious.
Matter comes from vibration, matter is cosmic sound. Matter is OM which has been crystallized. The universe and earth only exist because the word is being continuously emanated. Without the word there would be only pure empty space called Ananda by the ancient yogis of India, which was the original state of the universe before manifestation.
OM And Spiritual Practice
For an advanced practitioner of Yoga, OM is as real as the air that he breaths. Christian mystics have long known of the power of the WORD inside and around them and felt the ongoing emanation of the WORD in the continual creation processes around them.
We have to understand that we are all co creators of the universe through the continual creation of our own WORDS or Music, continually bringing into manifestation through our thoughts, longings, desires and speech. We alone can choose whether our symphony is in harmony or not with the cosmic symphony.
So be ever mindful of what you send out because the universe hears your song!
About the Author:
Mariah Claiere is a yoga and tantra teacher and a composer of sublime music for meditation. She and her husband run a retreat and tantra art center in the North of Copenhagen. Please read more about yoga music for meditation or visit her site to download free meditation music