The Mystique of Om
by Jayant Burde

Om is the most sacred mantra in major Indic religions such as Hindusim, Buddhism and Jainism.  It symbolises affirmation, benediction and peace. It is also a magical symbol beyond compare.

Using the Vedas, Upanishads, yoga, tantra and several religious texts as his sources, the author describes a plethora of interpretations of this mystical monosyllable which has since time immemorial captivated its worshippers, put yogis into trance, made tantra practitioners ecstatic, and sent its chanters into religious frenzy.