OM, LOGOS And The WORD

The primal vibration from which everything originates is in Christianity called the WORD. The equivalent in Hinduism is the mantra (sound word) OM. The word and OM express a universal principal, a cosmic vibration (sound) which symbolises the source of everything in existence.

The same thing is described by Pythagoras in his philosophical idea about the Music of the Spheres, where the physical sound that we can hear is seen just as a reflection of the cosmic sound, in Greek called Logos.

About Christianity And The Word

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.

When we dive into the atom we discover that all matter is in a state of vibration. That vibrations come close to our perception of sound in its poetical quality of music, is expressed by the physicist Dr. Donald Hatch, who states that the universe is not made of matter, but music gives a modern equivalent to the idea of OM as the sound of creation.

Sound And Matter

We now possess the knowledge that matter is illusory and that all matter is made up of atoms which are separated by enormous distances compared with their size. We also know that atoms themselves are not solid but consist of vibrating energy.

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 Our Everyday Life

The creation myths might not only be the story of how the world once was created, but could also be a symbolic description about the process of creation that is ongoing, and which each one of us is a part of. It is the creation and maintenance of each and every little atom and the realities we are creating with our minds and emotions. And it is going on right now, not in the eternal remote past! If we manage to be in accordance with life, we will be harmonious and happy.

Matter comes out of vibration. Matter is vibration. Matter is OM which crystallizes into our physical reality. The universe exists only through the continual emanation of the WORD. Without the WORD there would be but pure empty space which the ancient yogis of India term as “ANANDA”. This is the original state of the universe before it came into creation.

OM And Spiritual Practice

For a yogi OM is just as real as the air he breaths. Christian mystics have felt the power of the Word inside and around them and known that the whole creation is neither complete nor ended, but is an ongoing process.

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 all your thoughts, emotions and actions because the universe hears you and responds!

Mariah Claiere is a tantra and yoga teacher and a composer of beautiful music for meditation. She and her husband lead a retreat and tantra art center in the North of Copenhagen. Please read more about yoga music for meditation or pay a visit to her site to download free meditation music

Let’s face it; the human mind is more than likely one of the most powerful things in all creation and as such, one shouldn’t ever under estimate the power of the subconscious mind. Irrespective of what you do or what you say, it all comes from your mind, and in certain circumstances, your actions take place on a conscious level.

A perfect example of this can be witnessed when we sit down to watch TV. In some cases we don’t like what we’re watching and so we decide to change channels and watch something else instead. This is an action of the conscious mind. On other occasions, we reach for the remote and we flick through the different channels for no apparent reason. This of course is an action on the subconscious level, but have you ever stopped to think about what made you do it? Because this was an action on the subconscious level you probably never gave it a second thought.

How does something like this actually happen? In all probability, something came on TV which you don’t really like and your subconscious mind, knowing it was something you don’t like, triggered a reaction so that you wouldn’t have to endure it. This just goes to show how much of an impact your subconscious mind can have on the way a person behaves. This type of occurrence also helps to emphasize the importance of training yourself to use the power of your subconscious mind so that you can use it to improve the quality of your life to an extent you probably never believed to be possible.

Providing you learn how to harness the power of your subconscious, you’ll be in a position to live your life the way you want to. Unfortunately however, we are often taught that many dangers lay hidden in our subconscious mind, and while this may be true to a certain extent, at least with certain individuals, it’s important to realize that if one focuses entirely on the negative, the consequences may very well prove to be devastating.

This is exactly why it is so important for people to focus on the positive aspects of their mind, and why they should look for ways in which they can use the power of the subconscious mind in order to improve their life. Contrary to what you may be thinking, this doesn’t necessarily have to be a complex process, but instead, it’s a series of simple processes which make it all possible. Providing you follow these simple processes, you’ll discover that it is in fact possible to put the power of the subconscious mind to work, so that you in turn can develop to your full potential. Let’s go ahead and take a quick look at some of the things you can do in order to achieve this.

Let’s first look at a method known as affirmations, considering its one of the most common methods and also the simplest. Affirmation simply means that you repeat certain things to yourself continually and consistently in order to achieve a desired result.

Let’s say for example that you were told to complete a specific task but you felt as though you simply weren’t capable of doing it. Being in a position like that would more than likely leave you feeling anxious and exhausted because of the way in which your mind responds to a stressful situation. Because of these feelings, you would inevitably be drained of energy and as a result, you would have even less chance of completing the task successfully. On the other hand, if you made to use of affirmations, you would without a doubt be able to overcome your to negative state of mind, and as a result, you would be better equipped to take on the job.

The desired goal can be achieved by means of affirmations. In other words you need to remind yourself continuously and consistently that you stand to gain numerous benefits by completing the task successfully. You could go and stand in front of a mirror and tell yourself that by the time you’ve finished the plans, it will be the best looking home in the world.

Affirmations can of course help you in more ways than one. In fact, if you’ve never been successful at giving up a smoking, then affirmations can help you do just that. Affirmations, either spoken or written, allow you to gain access to the power of your subconscious mind.

Of course affirmation is not the only way to gain control over the power of the subconscious mind. In fact, post hypnotic suggestion has also proven to be successful and as such, it is a method which is often used. Post hypnotic suggestion can be done either by self hypnosis or by using the services of a qualified hypnotherapist. Those who choose to do it by means of self hypnosis will more often than not make use of various hypnosis audio recordings.

While both of the above mentioned methods are known to be highly effective, there is however another process which is still relatively new, and this involves synchronizing the brain waves of the two hemispheres in the brain. This process, known as binaural beats, employs the use of different sound frequencies played into each ear through a set of headphones. The frequencies used are only slightly different from each other but it is sufficient enough to result in an almost instantaneous meditative state of mind. Of course, it is this state of mind which is ideal in terms of allowing the conscious mind to communicate with the subconscious mind.

Interestingly enough, Buddhist monks have for centuries shown us, and told us, that this can be taken a lot further than what has been described in this article. In fact, there have been instances where monks have had such phenomenal control over their subconscious minds that they’ve managed to carry out what could be described as being supernatural feats, such as levitation for example.

Books such as ‘The Secret’ have tried hard to explain this phenomenon scientifically, and as such, it is now known as ‘The Law of Attraction’. Before you become tempted to try and discredit this, you should bear in mind that it is something which has been proved scientifically. Scientific experiments have proven that the law of attraction allows a person to manifest what they want, providing they can communicate with the subconscious mind successfully.

Admittedly, this may sound a bit far fetched, but thanks to advances in quantum physics, it has been possible to prove that many of the ancient religions have been right all along in saying that the reality we live in is simply a product of the human mind. Even mysteries such as psychic capabilities, has been explained in scientific terms thanks to advances in quantum physics.

The bottom line is; your subconscious mind is far bigger and more powerful than what you can never imagine, and that is why you should never overlook the importance of being able to control it. Over and above being able to change the way you act and behave, you’ll also be able to use your subconscious mind in order to discover a life full of riches.