RELIGIONS
HINDUISM
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Question
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What does the symbol for Hinduism represent?
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The “om” used in meditation.
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The creation of the earth by Brahma.
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The destruction of the earth by Shiva.
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It is Sanskrit for “god."
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Om (or Aum) ( listen (help. info); Sanskrit: , , romanized: Ōṃ) is a sacred sound, syllable, mantra, and an invocation in Hinduism. Om is one of the most important symbols of Hinduism. It is variously said to be the essence of the supreme Absolute, consciousness, Ātman, Brahman, or the cosmic world.
Detailed explanation-2: -"It’s basically all-encompassing-the whole universe joined into a single sound. It represents the union of the mind, body, and the spirit.” Deepha Sundaram, Ph. D., assistant professor of religious studies at the University of Denver, adds, “The Om symbol represents unification within Hinduism.
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