Oṃ āḥ hūṃ: The Three Syllables
The seed syllables oṃ āḥ hūṃ (pronounced “hung”) represent vajra, or wisdom, body, speech, and mind. These syllables oṃ āḥ hūṃ adorn the forehead, throat,…
Science: Grammar
Dharani and Mantra
In Buddhist texts, we encounter two related but slightly different terms that refer to incantations or invocations associated with powerful properties. Dhāraṇī and Mantra both may involve the holding…