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Why does Carlos have the OM symbol on his Guitar ?
For me beyond the spiritual, ( it is part of my daily mantra) it also stands for Open Mic and the similarities are profound.
In Sanskrit text it refers to the primordial sound of creation. It is the original vibration of the Universe, from this all other sounds came.
It is further believed that the Universe, and all matter come from the sound OM. Therefore, OM encompasses everything: the beginning, the middle and the end of all. It is the past, the present and the future.
OM is considered the most sacred and famous mantra. OM is usually chanted at the beginning and end of most Sanskrit recitations, mantras, prayers, and texts. In our times, this sacred incantation is also made during meditation and spiritual activities such as yoga. Om is believed to have the same frequency as the Universe. Chanting OM can have a physical effect on the body, as it slows the over stimulated nervous system and calms the mind
The Gyoto Monks did an LP with Mickey Hart of the Tantric Choir . The are able to sing chords in their chanting. To some it sounds like a bunch of frogs, but having spent a few days in a Monastary in Kyoto I can tell you it does make a REALLY cool resonance in your core.
The symbol of Ohm consists of 5 parts: 3 curves, 1 semicircle, and 1 dot.
The Unconscious State: The upper curve represents the state of deep sleep or the unconscious. In this state, the subconscious is shut down and the sleeper does not dream.
The Waking State: The lower large curve represents the waking state of consciousness, it connects us to our own sense of something greater and is the state of consciousness most humans are in. In this state the consciousness is turned outward and we encounter the world through our five senses.
The Dream State: The Middle curve which lies between the first two curves, represents the dream state. In this state, consciousness is between deep sleep and waking and it is turned within.
Pure Consciousness: The dot or Bindhi signifies the fourth state of consciousness, which is the state of pure consciousness. This is also referred to as “The Absolute State” or “Turiya.” It is a peaceful, quiet state where the consciousness is focused neither inward nor outward.
Illusion/Maya State: The Semicircle that separates the dot from the 3 other curves, represents “Maya” or the Illusions that prevent us from realizing or reaching the highest state of consciousness.
For me beyond the spiritual, ( it is part of my daily mantra) it also stands for Open Mic and the similarities are profound.
In Sanskrit text it refers to the primordial sound of creation. It is the original vibration of the Universe, from this all other sounds came.
It is further believed that the Universe, and all matter come from the sound OM. Therefore, OM encompasses everything: the beginning, the middle and the end of all. It is the past, the present and the future.
OM is considered the most sacred and famous mantra. OM is usually chanted at the beginning and end of most Sanskrit recitations, mantras, prayers, and texts. In our times, this sacred incantation is also made during meditation and spiritual activities such as yoga. Om is believed to have the same frequency as the Universe. Chanting OM can have a physical effect on the body, as it slows the over stimulated nervous system and calms the mind
The Gyoto Monks did an LP with Mickey Hart of the Tantric Choir . The are able to sing chords in their chanting. To some it sounds like a bunch of frogs, but having spent a few days in a Monastary in Kyoto I can tell you it does make a REALLY cool resonance in your core.
The symbol of Ohm consists of 5 parts: 3 curves, 1 semicircle, and 1 dot.
The Unconscious State: The upper curve represents the state of deep sleep or the unconscious. In this state, the subconscious is shut down and the sleeper does not dream.
The Waking State: The lower large curve represents the waking state of consciousness, it connects us to our own sense of something greater and is the state of consciousness most humans are in. In this state the consciousness is turned outward and we encounter the world through our five senses.
The Dream State: The Middle curve which lies between the first two curves, represents the dream state. In this state, consciousness is between deep sleep and waking and it is turned within.
Pure Consciousness: The dot or Bindhi signifies the fourth state of consciousness, which is the state of pure consciousness. This is also referred to as “The Absolute State” or “Turiya.” It is a peaceful, quiet state where the consciousness is focused neither inward nor outward.
Illusion/Maya State: The Semicircle that separates the dot from the 3 other curves, represents “Maya” or the Illusions that prevent us from realizing or reaching the highest state of consciousness.
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Cool stuff, thanks for sharing! Things that make you go hmmmmmm (or Om) ;~)) Stupid semi-circleWhy does Carlos have the OM symbol on his Guitar ?
For me beyond the spiritual, ( it is part of my daily mantra) it also stands for Open Mic and the similarities are profound.
In Sanskrit text it refers to the primordial sound of creation. It is the original vibration of the Universe, from this all other sounds came.
It is further believed that the Universe, and all matter come from the sound OM. Therefore, OM encompasses everything: the beginning, the middle and the end of all. It is the past, the present and the future.
OM is considered the most sacred and famous mantra. OM is usually chanted at the beginning and end of most Sanskrit recitations, mantras, prayers, and texts. In our times, this sacred incantation is also made during meditation and spiritual activities such as yoga. Om is believed to have the same frequency as the Universe. Chanting OM can have a physical effect on the body, as it slows the over stimulated nervous system and calms the mind
The Gyoto Monks did an LP with Mickey Hart of the Tantric Choir . The are able to sing chords in their chanting. To some it sounds like a bunch of frogs, but having spent a few days in a Monastary in Kyoto I can tell you it does make a REALLY cool resonance in your core.
The symbol of Ohm consists of 5 parts: 3 curves, 1 semicircle, and 1 dot.
The Unconscious State: The upper curve represents the state of deep sleep or the unconscious. In this state, the subconscious is shut down and the sleeper does not dream.
The Waking State: The lower large curve represents the waking state of consciousness, it connects us to our own sense of something greater and is the state of consciousness most humans are in. In this state the consciousness is turned outward and we encounter the world through our five senses.
The Dream State: The Middle curve which lies between the first two curves, represents the dream state. In this state, consciousness is between deep sleep and waking and it is turned within.
Pure Consciousness: The dot or Bindhi signifies the fourth state of consciousness, which is the state of pure consciousness. This is also referred to as “The Absolute State” or “Turiya.” It is a peaceful, quiet state where the consciousness is focused neither inward nor outward.
Illusion/Maya State: The Semicircle that separates the dot from the 3 other curves, represents “Maya” or the Illusions that prevent us from realizing or reaching the highest state of consciousness.
That stuff with Mickey Hart was cool! Been listening to that for decades and I love it!! A friend had a couple other discs of the Gyoto Monks doing chants that were equally as cool and we listened to them a lot in the 90's!!! It was incredible to hear them producing multiple tones with a single voice! I liken it to Rahsaan Rolland Kirk playing three saxophones at once while cyclical breathing ;~))
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