Om is the Sanskrit word for "silence" or "the sound that is beyond sound". It is considered the most sacred sound in Hinduism and is often referred to as the "Universal Sound".

• Om is said to be the sound of the universe, the sound of creation, and the sound of destruction.
• Om is believed to be the sound of the divine, the sound of the ultimate reality.
• The mantra "Om mani padme hum" is considered sacred and is often recited by Buddhists and Hindus alike.
• Om is associated with the goddess Saraswati, who is revered as the goddess of knowledge, music, and the arts.
• Om is also associated with the god Shiva, who is revered as the destroyer of ignorance and the destroyer of the ego.