Simply wearing the OM will be a gentle reminder to celebrate your existence, bringing your focus inwards and recharging you. It's a wonderful gift for people of all ages and for those who practice yoga. The Meaning of OM The OM (pronounced 'Aum') is a powerful symbol of meditation, revelation and oneness within the universe. In Hindu mythology, it was the sound that created the universe, and represents the totality of existence. It also symbolizes a number of trinities: the three states of being (Creation/Birth, Preservation/Life, and Destruction/Death), the trinity of God (In Hinduism referred to as Vishnu, Brahman and Shiva), the three realms of existence (Heaven, Earth and the Underworld), and the three stages of consciousness (Conscious/Awake, Subconscious/ Dreaming, and Unconscious/Sleep).