Introduction
In the beginning there was sound - AUM. The sound of AUM echoes in every word that is spoken in the world, every movement present in the universe. All sounds and movements start with 'Aa', move on to 'Uu', and end in 'Ma'. But these movements and sounds accompany us without a beginning or an end! Well, this book is a pilgrimage in pursuit of the essence of Aum. I have read many books, heard many things from the Masters. But my knowledge is still very limited. I could gather only a scoopful of water from this ocean. I poured it on my forehead. Now, for me as a Christian, this is a new baptism.
About The Book
T This book deals with the primal sound 'AUM' and epitomises what the Upanishads and the great seers have spoken about it. The author proves, with illustrations, that the genesis of creation (the manifest world) lies in AUM. The principle and form of AUM is at once hidden and distinct in nature. Only a realised soul can perceive it. The principle of AUM can be seen or experienced in a newborn baby, a sprouting seed, or even in articles of everyday mundane use. Sree Maha Ganapathi, representing the form of AUM, has been derived logically with illustrations. The author conveys to the reader in meaningful silence the idea that if the origin of everything is one and the same, why cannot we imbibe the truth that the whole world is verily one family. The author states that AUM is the mother of all religious emblems. The book also evokes the close relationship between sound and form.
This book attempts to capture the essence of Aum'. The endeavour to bring out the gist of 'Aum' is commendable and gives scope for vast explanations. Aum' is a small casket that holds the entire eternal truth (sanathana satyam) within it. When the ancient sages say that the Ramayana of Valmiki, which contains 24,000 stanzas, is the explanation of the 24-lettered 'Gayatri', with each group of thousand stanzas being the explanation of each letter, how vast could the explanation of 'Aum' be! The author is a blessed soul for he has sought to carry out such a saintly task. Kalidasa reminds us that greatness lies not in who has done it, but in what has been done. In order to accept or negate a thing, one should first of all make an in-depth study of it. The Upanishads and Puranas exhort us to chant the primal sound of 'Aum'. The author has studied 'Aum' and tries to bring out its primary meaning in harmony with the modern age. This book states in easy and beautiful language what everybody should know about 'Aum'. The author has succeeded in proving that everything emanates from Aum. May God grant Sri K.A. Francis health, long life, intelligence and energy so that he can make further efforts on these lines.
About The Author
K. A. FRANCIS (Karathra Antony Francis) An author of several books, Francis is Editor-in-Charge of the Malayala Manorama Weekly, India's largest popular weekly. A seasoned newsroom professional, Francis has been a national award winner in the category of 'Best Design and Layout of Newspapers' instituted by DAVP, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. A specialist in Tantric painting, Francis also won a Gold Medal for Landscape Painting from the Kerala Lalitha Kala Academy in 2000. The author was a former Member, Board of Studies (Fine Arts), Kerala University, and Member, Board of Studies (Journalism), Kannur University, Kerala.
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