OM (ॐ) and the Composition of Communion
Oneness Doctrine
The totality of existence and ultimate consciousness together constitute a composition of communion (Ekatvam), from Sanskrit Ekatva, meaning “oneness”.
Communion is the fundamental reality of interconnected consciousness.
The OM (ॐ) Composition of Communion presents existence, consciousness and their interconnected nature as a unified whole.
Within this framework, the three sounds of A-U-M represent distinct states of consciousness, while their union transcends into ultimate consciousness.
The Components of Sound
OM (ॐ) is a symbol composed of three distinct sounds, pronounced ah-uu-mm (A-U-M).
Each sound represents one of the three states of consciousness within existence; their union transcends into ultimate consciousness, the conscious observer.
'A' — Waking State
The ‘A’ sound of ॐ (AUM) represents the waking state of consciousness at the human level.
At the cosmic level, it represents Brahma consciousness.
At the level of the Varna system, it represents the consciousness of the Brahmin/Intelligent Varna.
'U' — Dream State
The ‘U’ sound of ॐ (AUM) represents the dream state of consciousness.
At the cosmic level, it represents Lord Vishnu’s consciousness.
At the level of the Varna system, it represents the Kshatriya Varna state of consciousness.
'M' — Deep Sleep
The ‘M’ sound of ॐ (AUM) represents the deep-sleep state of subconsciousness.
At the cosmic level, it represents Lord Shiva in Nirgun form as a state of consciousness.
Within the Varna system, it represents the Vaishya Varna state of consciousness.
Understanding the Symbol ॐ
In its Devanagari form, ॐ depicts the entire composition of communion through three curves, a semicircle, and a dot.
“OM” represents the fundamental laws of nature through three important principles:
Karya Karana Yogism
Kārya-Kāraṇa Yogism represents the relationship between cause, purpose and effect.
Jnana Yogism
Jñāna Yogism represents knowledge, observation and conscious experience.
Kriyamana Karma Yoga
Kriyamāṇa Karma Yoga represents the principle of action and its consequences.
Four States of Consciousness
The symbol ॐ represents the totality of cosmic existence and its states of consciousness.
The Devanagari symbol ॐ represents the totality of cosmic existence, its four states of consciousness, and Maya—the illusory power that projects the entirety of cosmic existence.
Lower Curve of ॐ
The lower curve of the symbol ॐ represents the sound ‘A’, which signifies the waking state of consciousness.
Waking Consciousness
The ‘A’ sound represents the waking state of consciousness.
Brahma Consciousness
At the cosmic level, the lower curve represents Brahma consciousness.
Brahmin Varna
Within the Varna system, ‘A’ represents the Brahmin/Intelligent Varna state of consciousness.
Middle Curve of ॐ
The middle curve of the symbol ॐ represents the sound ‘U’, which signifies the dream state of subconsciousness.
During this state, breathing and other bodily functions continue.
'U' — Dream State
The ‘U’ sound represents the dream state of consciousness.
- Dream state of consciousness
- Subconscious experience
- Breathing continues
- Bodily functions continue
Cosmic & Varna Representation
At the cosmic level, the ‘U’ sound represents Lord Vishnu’s consciousness.
- Cosmic web and gravity
- Sustaining cosmic structure
- Kshatriya state of consciousness
- Lord Vishnu’s consciousness
Upper Curve of ॐ
The upper curve of the symbol ॐ represents the sound ‘M’, which signifies the deep-sleep state of subconsciousness.
In this state, bodily functions, including blood circulation, continue normally.
Deep Sleep
The ‘M’ sound represents the deep-sleep state of subconsciousness.
Lord Shiva
At the cosmic level, the ‘M’ sound represents Lord Shiva in Nirgun form as a state of consciousness.
Vaishya Varna
Within the Varna system, the ‘M’ sound represents the Vaishya Varna state of consciousness.
The manifestation of black holes and supernovae, together with the destruction and reformation of stars in the cosmos, is represented by the upper curve and the ‘M’ sound of ॐ.
Semi-Circle of ॐ
Maya — The Illusory Power
The semicircle at the top appears separate from the dot. This semicircle represents Maya—the illusory power that projects cosmic existence.
The Fourth State of Consciousness
The dot above the semicircle in the symbol ॐ represents the source and the ultimate state of consciousness—the conscious observer.
Peace
A state of pure peace and inner stillness.
Harmony
A state representing harmony and interconnected existence.
Conscious Observer
The dot represents the ultimate state of consciousness and the conscious observer.
All the curves share a single underlying ultimate consciousness — the conscious observer.
The Composition of Communion
The three curves represent distinct states of consciousness within the cosmic unity of physical reality, which transcend into the highest, most inclusive, and holistic state of ultimate consciousness.
A
Waking state of consciousness.
U
Dream state of consciousness.
M
Deep-sleep state of subconsciousness.
Oneness Through Interconnected Consciousness
The three conscious states of cosmic existence are united within interconnected ultimate consciousness.
In its totality, ‘ॐ’ defines the composition of communion: it expresses the fundamental truth that the three conscious states of cosmic existence are united within interconnected ultimate consciousness.
OM and the Composition of Communion
OM represents the totality of cosmic existence, its different states of consciousness and their union within ultimate consciousness.
