Definition of om
: a mantra consisting of the sound \ˈōm\ and used in contemplation of ultimate reality
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Origin and Etymology of om
Sanskrit
Other Religion (Eastern and Other) Terms
Zen, antinomian, avatar, gnosticism, illuminati, ineffable, karma, koan, mantra
OM
abbreviation
Definition of OM
order of merit
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