Over the years, I have chatted with many swamis, lamas, and spiritual leaders. One reflective comment that I have kept over the years is that "Om really means One." So, when we hear the popular saying "God is One" this then brings to mind that "God is Om" also. In other words, the very idea … Continue reading Om Means One
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Christ Consciousness
In the Bible, Jesus Christ said that "I and the Father are One." If you look at the image above, you will see waves and the Ocean. Christ Consciousness is just that - knowing that the wave is naturally one with the Ocean and not separate from it. In life, most of us feel a … Continue reading Christ Consciousness
I and The Father are Om
One of my favorite Bible passages is John 10:30, where Jesus (Yeshua, in Hebrew and Aramaic) declares "I and the Father are One". This statement is both encouraging yet cryptic, due to the fact that we are living in the 21st century and the Bible has been through quite a few language conversions and revisions … Continue reading I and The Father are Om
OM, Uni (One) Verse (Song)
The idea of "universe" makes us think of planets, stars, suns, galaxies, and more. The cosmos is a huge topic for not just scientists but also spiritual seekers and yogis. We are naturally part and parcel of the universe. Still, what does this word mean and suggest? As I wrote in the title of this … Continue reading OM, Uni (One) Verse (Song)
OM: Name and Nature of God
At this point of my spiritual journey, I am confident beyond doubt that one of the greatest insights into God, our Divine Source, is that His Name and Nature are perfectly synonymous. They are One and The Same: OM. OM is His True Name and Greatest Name, says Swami Sivananda in "Meditation on OM". Also, … Continue reading OM: Name and Nature of God
OM is One
There is a Bible passage that tells us: "a divided house cannot stand" (Mark 3:25). True. I agree. So, how can we pray and meditate in a way that is complete, so that there is no space for division? The answer is the Sacred Syllable "OM". Swami Sivananda writes in "Meditation on OM" that "OM … Continue reading OM is One
