Also known as: Atma Dhyana, Self-realization, Self-meditation
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Origin & Tradition
About this mantra
The universal dhyana mantra for self-realization (atma dhyana). Chanted for the meditation on the true self, for the realization of the self beyond the body and mind, and for the attainment of liberation.
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The Sacred Sound
Mantra in Sanskrit
ॐ आत्मध्यानम्
Oṁ ātmadhyānam
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Meaning & Word Analysis
What the words convey
Meditation on the Self.
Oṁ
Primordial cosmic sound.
ātma
Self, soul.
dhyānam
Meditation.
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Benefits & Purpose
Why this mantra is chanted
Self-realization
Leads to direct experience of the true Self beyond body and mind.
Liberation
Helps attain moksha (liberation from the cycle of rebirth).
Mind
Calms the mind and removes identification with ego.
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How to Chant
Method & traditional guidance
Count
108 daily
Best time
Brahma muhūrta (pre-dawn)
Facing
East
Posture
Sukhāsana with japa-mālā
Duration
40 days for visible effect
Notes
Best practiced with a clear understanding of Advaita Vedanta.
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Sources
Where this mantra appears
Upanishads
Core texts of Vedanta that discuss Atman and Brahman.
c. 800-200 BCE
Advaita texts
Works by Shankara and others on non-dual self-realization.