Ever wondered what aum/om means? In this dharma talk we chat about the various translations and meanings of aum from the essential sounds and their effect on the palate and tongue to a connection to the concepts of yoga nidra. I share some references and offer ideas on deepening your understanding and we "feel" into the sound experiencing aum/om in our bodies.
The beauty of this word lies in experiencing it for yourself...
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, translation by Sri Swami Satchidananda (I also have the Charles Johnson translation) https://amzn.to/3pI9wcO
Mandukya Upanishad (https://www.swami-krishnananda.org/mand/Mandukya_Upanishad.pdf)
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