<Dd> In verses 9 to 12, the Mandukya Upanishad enumerates fourfold etymological roots of the syllable "Aum". It states that the first element of "Aum" is A, which is from Apti (obtaining, reaching) or from Adimatva (being first). The second element is U, which is from Utkarsa (exaltation) or from Ubhayatva (intermediateness). The third element is M, from Miti (erecting, constructing) or from Mi Minati, or apīti (annihilation). The fourth is without an element, without development, beyond the expanse of universe . In this way, states the Upanishad, the syllable Om is indeed the Atman (the self). </Dd> <P> The Shvetashvatara Upanishad, in verses 1.14 to 1.16, suggests meditating with the help of syllable Om, where one's perishable body is like one fuel - stick and the syllable Om is the second fuel - stick, which with discipline and diligent rubbing of the sticks unleashes the concealed fire of thought and awareness within . Such knowledge, asserts the Upanishad, is the goal of Upanishads . The text asserts that Om is a tool of meditation empowering one to know the God within oneself, to realize one's Atman (Soul, Self). </P> <P> Aitareya Aranyaka in verse 23.6, explains Om as "an acknowledgment, melodic confirmation, something that gives momentum and energy to a hymn". </P> <P> Om (ॐ) is the pratigara (agreement) with a hymn . Likewise is tatha (so be it) with a song . But Om is something divine, and tatha is something human . </P>

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