Along with Prayer and Meditation, the use of the AUM is a very effective means of stirring our energy, lifting our vibrations and expediting the spiritual cleansing process. The AUM is a very powerful sound that links us directly with the source of Life, God. What is the AUM? According to the Upanishads, the AUM is the name of God as expressed through sound and vibration. It is the sound of God with which we can attune our energy without actually saying the word. The sound of each letter harmonizes us with each of the three aspects of God. The ‘A’ signifies the Father/Power aspect, the ’U’ signifies the Son/Wisdom aspect and the ‘M’ signifies the Mother/Love aspect. The sound of each letter carries the vibration associated with the aspect of the trinity that it represents. The vibrations of the AUM are of the highest caliber. The following is a simple example of using the AUM. Be sure to sound out the tone of each letter using a long, drawn out resonance. Each line constitutes one breath.

 
 AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMM
 AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMM
 AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMM

To receive optimal benefit from the energy generated, allow your breath to resonate from deep within your being. In other words, do not focus directly on your breath as you exhale, but rather allow it to originate from deep within your chest cavity and stomach area. You want the sound of the AUM to resonate in and through your whole being. The same holds true for your in-breath. Your in-breaths between AUMs should be deep, filling your whole being with the air of the Holy Spirit. Remember that it is the invisible energy of the Holy Spirit behind of and which gives oxygen its power to sustain life. It is advisable to practice the AUM in limited repetitions, especially when initially starting out. Examine how you feel after practicing them and proceed accordingly. Sound harmonics used in this fashion are powerful because the vibration resonates deeply through the inner spirit. The AUM utilizes the power of sound harmonics through the pure tone of God. Try a few sets in the morning and a few again during the evening. Through practice, you may find that you are able to do more repetitions as your body becomes more acclimated to the higher vibrations of spiritual energies.