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The Mantra OM

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No matter what spiritual level you are at, there is limitless knowledge to gain from this film. It covers many topics including the following:

- Origin/history of "OM" and its relation to all religions
- Purpose/power of yoga(meditation) & the mantra "OM"
- Tools & methods required to obtain self-realization (truth, joy, & peace) using the mantra "OM"
- How to move beyond personality (ego), mind (thoughts), & body.
- How to overcome common barriers/obstacles/distractions in your spiritual practice

I was taken aback by the POWERFUL & LOVING energy experienced during the watching of this film - IT IS MAGICAL - you will want to watch the film over & over & over...

This video is very well produced, and explains in very basic detail the Mantra Om. Since my initiation to the mantra and to meditation in the early 70s from my teachers who were direct students of Ajahn Chah, Dipa Ma, Neem Karoli Baba and the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. I have, with much humility acquired a small amount of knowledge of the use of mantras, making use of them and abandoning them, as the need arises. It is my thought that the creators of this video be commended on their hard and thoughtful work in compiling this knowledge and presenting it in this format for the benefit of those who wish to know more about the mantra and the use of mantras. The content is enjoyable and easy to understand. I would not, however advise someone who has been indoctrinated to a specific tradition of meditation, to use this as a training method, as it may interfere with his or her current system of meditation.

I did not know anything about the "Mantra OM" even though the "OM" symbol can be seen in many places.
This video is instructive and it shows us an interesting as well as fascinating way of viewing life.
I recommend this video to any curious person.

I just want to express my deep appreciation for "The Mantra OM" dvd. After watching my own, I purchased three more to give away to friends and family. It is extraordinarily well done in all respects, and packs an incredible amount of wisdom- and beauty- into such a short span of time.
Thank you for this wonderful teaching!

The film claims to be "All that you want to know about the Sacred Word of God."

Personally, I would have preferred to learn still more about this mantra, rather than so many scenes of religious rites, etc., where little information is conveyed.

For an instance among many, one particular scene obviously shows the guru explaining to two disciples exactly how a mala, or Hindu rosary, is used; but we can't hear what he is saying.

Also, the Om symbol is apparently complex and made up parts which themselves are symbolic of the four states of consciousness, but this breakdown is never shown or explained, although the four states of consciousness are referred to elsewhere in the film.

For a work of great depth and breadth which includes, among much else, materials on the Om mantra, I recommend Russill Paul's book, "The Yoga of Sound."

It's wonderful how this video can touch the Divine essence in each one of us. We can feel a beautiful message inside. The mantra OM is a great spiritual tool having the Strengh to liberate any sincere individual. It's an invitation to Unity! I recommend this very special video to anyone!
Many thanks to all who worked beside this Great Project!