Sterling Silver & Pearl Om Necklace 18"

A-um, the universal mantra of Buddhism and Hinduism, representing the primeval creational sound, the essence of Indian traditional knowledge. OM is used as an affirmation or assent intoned as part of a mantra or other meditation. OM is the first word in the Tibetan mantra Om Mani Padma Hum, hail to the jewel of the lotus. As such it is familiar to westerners practicing yoga, usually chanted at the beginning or end of a practice.