#19 Aum Chanting
Chant AUM audibly. Gradually the sound diminishes. By concentrating on the point where the sound ends into the void, one becomes Shiva.Verse 42, Vigyan Bhairava Tantra
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How to do this technique
- The meditation given in this verse focuses on increasing degrees of subtlety. In that sense, it is similar to the meditation of the previous verse.
- The sound AUM should be chanted audibly and slowly. The sound gradually diminishes. It should be changed so that the M component in AUM continues for some time Mmmmm.
- After the sound ends the vibration continues for some time.
- Finally, the vibration ends in silence.
- Focus on the point where the vibration of the sound ends in silence – the junction point between sound and silence. It is a subtle point and needs increased awareness to notice it.
- Once you are aware of this point, your awareness increases greatly. Because one is chanting the sound, it is easier to maintain awareness.
- If one was listening to someone else chanting, the mind could start wandering, and awareness would be lost. As one is saying the sound themselves, the mind becomes more attentive.
- Continue with this meditation by repeating this process – chant AUM audibly, and slowly end the sound. Focus on the point where the sound vibrations end in silence. The mind will become still, and one will become Shiva.
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