What is 'Om' or 'Aum' and what is its mythological, cultural, scientific, religious and social significance?

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"Om" is a combination of 3 letters: O, U, M.When we make the "O" sound with an open mouth then speak "M" while closing the mouth, only one sound comes that is U. So, that is not a sacred sound. It is a universal sound. NASA also approved that even the space sounds like "OM".Scientifically, when we chant...
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"Om" is a combination of 3 letters: O, U, M.When we make the "O" sound with an open mouth then speak "M" while closing the mouth, only one sound comes that is U. So, that is not a sacred sound. It is a universal sound. NASA also approved that even the space sounds like "OM".Scientifically, when we chant OM, it creates specific vibrations which relax our mind, muscles, gives us relief from stress, and are also helpful for BP or ASTHMA patients. read less
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