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Authors:Cindy Stenberry
Abstract:Many people have heard of the sacred sound Aum, but do we really understand what it means or what it is? This article answers that question by examining the original text in which the sacred syllable of Aum is introduced. The three letters that make up the sound Aum each represents a corresponding psychological state. Waking, dreaming, and dreamless sleep are the three main states of consciousness explored in the  /></span> <span class= /></span>ūkya Upani<span class= /></span>ad</i>, a small section contained within the larger Hindu text known as the <i>Upani<span class= /></span>ad</i>s. Some of these texts date back to around the second millennium b.c.e. What can these ancient explorations of human consciousness teach us today and how do they relate to modern depth psychology? The shortest of the <i>Upani<span class= /></span>ad</i>s, the <i>Mā<span class= /></span> <span class= /></span>ūkya Upani<span class= /></span>ad</i>, may be said to hold some of the most profound psychological reflections in all of Indian religious philosophy. In addition to these three states of being, the elusive fourth state, known as <i>Turīya</i>, is also explored in relation to the sacred syllable <i>Aum</i>. This article integrates the commentaries of various Indian gurus with a perspective from analytical psychology. The sounds comprising <i>Aum</i> are explored symbolically and in terms of their psychological meaning, and the psychological role and function of spiritual practices, both East and West, are considered.</td>
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