Why 'Om' Before Mantras? Unlocking the Power and Purification of Chanting

• Chanting 'Om' before any mantra is a fundamental practice in Hinduism, considered as natural as breathing.
• 'Om' is a sacred sound, also known as 'Pranava', composed of A, U, and M, representing creation, sustenance, and dissolution, encompassing the entire cycle of life.
• It acts as a foundation for mantras, purifying them (mantra-shuddhi) and multiplying their vibrational power, as stated in the Bhagavad Gita.
• Chanting 'Om' has a profound psychological effect, calming brain waves, focusing the mind, and reducing negative thoughts, preparing the chanter for effective meditation.
• According to scriptures, 'Om' is the first sound of creation and contains the essence of all Vedas; chanting mantras without it is considered incomplete and less fruitful.