OM, LOGOS And The WORD
Everything in the universe originates from a primal vibration, in Christianity called the WORD. In Hinduism this concept is called OM. OM and the WORD are an expression of a universal principle, a vibration, a primordial sound which is the source of everything that exists.
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.
These words symbolize a form of word that come from a higher reality, in our reality called a word. The symbolism is clear and can be seen in many different spiritual traditions. Reality springs forth from a vibration or sound.
The Atom And OM
Thought the Upanishads from ancient India and modern physics are completely different in terminology and in the organization of knowledge there are some striking similarities. Both support the idea that OM is the original cosmic vibration or that the universe has its seat in 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
Matter is in fact completely illusory, all matter being made up of atoms which themselves are separated by vast distances compared with their size. Atoms are not solid but are made up of vibrating energy in movement.
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 Everyday Life
The creation myths might in fact also be describing the process of creation which continually happens within us. All our thoughts, feelings and emotions create their own chords which crystallize in the complex chords of our personalities and being. Our main aim would then be to make this a harmonious chord which sounds beautifully and harmonically with the chord of the universe. Only then can we be truly happy when we are in true “harmony” with the universe.
Matter is created by cosmic sound, Matter is cosmic sound. Matter is OM, crystallized and made physical. The universe, the earth and we only exist because the Word is continuously brought forth. Remove the Word, and only the pure empty space ” ananda (the creative void as described by the ancient yogis of India) – will be left. This is the original state of the universe before the creation.
OM And Spiritual Practice
For an advanced practitioner of Yoga, OM is as real as the air that he breaths. Christian mystics have long known of the power of the WORD inside and around them and felt the ongoing emanation of the WORD in the continual creation processes around them.
Seen in this way we are all co-creators of the manifestation in each and every minute, by sending out the Word in the form of thoughts, wishes, emotions and speech. We make our own symphony and we are responsible to make this symphony harmonize 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 sublime music for meditation. She and her husband run a retreat and tantra art center in the North of Copenhagen. Please read more about yoga music for meditation or visit her site to download free meditation music