Flower of Om V4, silicone mold, 50mm

‘Om’ is a mantra and a mystical Sanskrit sound from Hindu origins. The syllable ‘Om’ is described as a ubiquitous mystical entity in Hindu culture. Today, in Hindu communities all over the world, the ‘Om’ symbol is a common sign displayed everywhere – reflecting its dense philosophies and theologies. The meaning of the ‘Om’ symbol can be described in many ways. Some talk about the sound and what it reflects, and others the symbolism behind it: Simply put – it is a very deep and meaningful symbol that reflects a physical sound. According to the Mandukya Upanishad, “Om is the one eternal syllable of which all that exists is but the development. The past, the present, and the future are all included in this one sound, and all that exists beyond the three forms of time is also implied in it”.   Hindus, specifically, believe that as creation began, the divine, ubiquitous consciousness took the form of the first and original vibration that manifests the ‘Om’ sound. The vibration of ‘Om’ also symbolizes the manifestation of God in physical sound and form. ‘Om’ is a reflection of the reality we live in and embracing the beginning and end of all that exists.