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The first word of the Mantra is ‘ OM ’, also written as ‘ AUM’, which denotes the essence of the entire creation.

Hum – represents ‘wisdom’ to purify aggression.

Me – represents ‘renunciation’ to purify greed.

Pad – represents ‘diligence’ to purify ignorance.

Ni – represents ‘patience’ one needs to pursue the passion.

Ma – represents ‘ethics or moral’ to purify the jealousy.

Om – represents divine sound which brings ‘generosity’ in person by purifying the false ego.

The meaning of each syllable in the mantra: The six syllables of this mantra are associated with six paramitas (perfections) in Buddhism 2 which a person has to invoke to step out of the eccentric mentality. It literally translates to “Praise to the Jewel in the Lotus.” However, Tibetan transcription expands upon the mantra’s meaning taking its six syllables Om, Ma, Ni, Pad, Me, and Hum. In English, the mantra is pronounced OHM-MAH-NEE-PAHD-MAY-HUM. MANI symbolizes the illusion (as jewel), PADME symbolizes the light (as lotus), and HUM represents the union of the two. It’s made up of four Sanskrit words: the initial syllable OM in Buddhism symbolizes the pure exalted body, speech, and mind of a Buddha.

The Mantra ‘Om Mani Padme Hum’ has a very deep and divine meaning. Keep on reading to know the meaning of the mantra, how to practice and the benefits of chanting it.