Om symbol

Hindu spiritual icon

The Om symbol (ॐ) is a sacred character in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions representing the sound Om—a syllable considered the primordial vibration of the universe.

The symbol appears in religious texts, temples, and meditation spaces.

In Western contexts, it often decorates yoga studios, jewelry, and tattoos, sometimes stripped of spiritual significance: She has an Om symbol on her wrist.

Related

Sanskrit · chant · yoga · yoga class · sacred · sacred symbol · spiritual · spiritual awakening · vibration · Brahman · universe · cosmic consciousness · consciousness · Hinduism · Buddhism · prayer · chakra · enlightenment

Opposites
sacred vs. profane symbolism

Om symboldollar sign

Symbol denoting monetary amounts

inverted pentagram · 666 · corporate logo · skull and crossbones · biohazard symbol

eastern vs. western religious iconography

Om symbolChristian cross

Religious intersecting-beam symbol

Star of David · crucifix · menorah · Celtic cross · rosary

unity/wholeness vs. division/fragmentation

Om symbolTower of Babel

Origin of linguistic diversity

cacophony · broken mirror · discord · entropy · fragmentation

Family

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Rated G