OM: The Primordial Sound of Creation and Life
The infinite universe finds its origin in the eternal Creator. From His thoughts, the primordial essence of life emerged, encapsulated in the sacred vibration of OM. This sound, timeless and all-encompassing, awakens the stillness within us, resonating through our very being as the essence of life itself.
From the moment of birth, our life forces remain shrouded in quiet stillness. It is OM, the first primordial sound, that infuses them with resonance, awakening our consciousness and connecting us to the greater universe. This sacred sound reflects in the "lake of our eyes," revealing the universe in its magnificent form. To dive deeper into its essence is to hear the eternal recital of the Creator’s veena, whose melody vibrates as OM within the depths of our hearts. This celestial music flows gently, embodying the rhythm of divine harmony, as enshrined in the Samaveda.
The Sunrise as a Divine Symphony
Imagine the eastern horizon at dawn, where the sunrise emerges as a celestial veena. Its radiant strings, formed by the Sun's rays, emit a music that awakens the world. This melody, born of light, spreads across the heavens, filling creation with life and beauty. As the birds awaken and take flight across the vast blue sky, their harmonious calls add to this divine symphony. The rhythm of their songs resonates with the essence of nature, weaving a melody that connects all living and non-living beings in a shared moment of awakening.
The Music of Life
Even the cry of a newborn, taking its first breath, is a melody—a primal note that marks the dawn of life. This sound, a wave of pure existence, vibrates through the essence of every living being, resonating as the rhythm of life itself. This awakening of consciousness reverberates like the rhythmic beats of a mridangam within the heart.
The primordial melody of OM, intertwined with the natural rhythm of existence, transforms human life into a sacred river—a flowing stream of eternal and divine experience. It reminds us that life, in its essence, is a symphony of interconnected rhythms and harmonies.
Through OM, the Creator has given us a glimpse of the universe’s profound beauty. It is the song of the veena, the glow of the sunrise, the call of the birds, and the first cry of life. It is the eternal melody that flows through all creation, awakening us to the divine connection we share with the cosmos.
Let OM resonate within, awakening your heart to the sacred rhythm of existence, and connecting you to the infinite harmony of the universe.
- SIRIVENNELA SEETARAMA SHASTRY