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The Metaphysical Meaning of Om

In the ancient Hinduism teachings the word or sound of “Om” is the most sacred. OM may have only one syllable but it is a multi-sound word. A-U-M Om stands for Brahman, both as personal and impersonal God. Those who achieve this state achieve the highest that can be desired.

We know that sound . . . → Read More: The Metaphysical Meaning of Om

The Vedas – Gleaming Aurora the Maiden Dawn

The hymns of the Vedas are dithyrambic, often turgid and intentionally mystic. It requires at times a fairly keen or sharp sight to see, and a clear head to remember, that this poetry hugs the sacrifice closely; that at the bottom of the golden liquid of inspiration there are always the residual dregs of a supposedly . . . → Read More: The Vedas – Gleaming Aurora the Maiden Dawn

The Vedas – Mandalas or Circles of Wisdom

THE VEDA

The word Veda means literally ” knowledge,” that is, ” sacred knowledge.” It is derived from vid, ” to know,” and connected with Greek (F)olSa, Gothic wait, German weiss, English wit, ” to know.”

The term Veda is used in two ways: either as the collective designation of the entire oldest sacred literature of India, . . . → Read More: The Vedas – Mandalas or Circles of Wisdom

Creations in the Eyes of Vedas

The tenth book of the Rig-Veda contains a creation hymn (10.129) as follows:

“Nor being was there nor non-being;
there was no atmosphere and no sky beyond.
What covered all, and where, by what protected ?
Was there a fathomless abyss of the waters?”

“Neither death was there nor immortality ;
there was not the sheen of night nor light of . . . → Read More: Creations in the Eyes of Vedas

Faith in the Eyes of Veda

The Vedic hymns date back to pre-1500 B.C., though this is certainly not a clear idea as to the age of these teachings. Buddha made an appearance 2,500 years ago, and in Buddha’s teaching are mention of the teachings of the Vedas.

Many of the verses can be interpreted to have meaning today. In this . . . → Read More: Faith in the Eyes of Veda