Om (Omkar) jap counter
The primordial sound, the seed of all mantras. Tap the mala once for every chant; your count, malas and streak are saved on this device.
Traditional counts. Set any of them as your daily sankalp in the counter.
Tap the circle, or press Space, for every chantTap the circle once for every chant
Your chanting journey
The mantra
Om / Aum
Meaning
The Mandukya Upanishad explains Om as A-U-M, the waking, dreaming and deep-sleep states, with the silence after it as turiya, pure awareness. Every Vedic mantra begins with Om.
Om is chanted at the start of yoga classes, before study and before every puja. Because each Om rides one long exhalation, Om japa naturally slows the breath and calms the nervous system.
Counting long Oms on a mala can be distracting. Here you tap once at the end of each breath; the counter, the bell after each 108 and the session timer do the rest.
Read the full meaning and significance of Om (Omkar) on Spiritual Marg
Om (Omkar): common questions
How many times should I chant Om?
Common counts are 3, 11, 21 and 108. Choose a count you can do with full attention rather than rushing through a large number.
Is it Om or Aum?
Both describe the same sound. “Aum” shows its three parts, A, U and M, which blend into “Om” when chanted.
Can Om be chanted silently?
Yes. Mental Om, synchronised with the breath, is a classical meditation technique.
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Guides for your practice
Om Chanting: Meaning, Method and How Long to Practise
What Om (Aum) means in the Mandukya Upanishad, how to chant it correctly, how many times to repeat it, and how to build a short daily Om practice.
Ganesh Mantra: Om Gan Ganapataye Namah Meaning and Jap
Ganesh mantra jap explained: the meaning of Om Gam Ganapataye Namah, the seed syllable Gam, how many times to chant, Wednesdays, and Ganesh Chaturthi practice.
Gayatri Mantra: Meaning, Word-by-Word Translation and Jap
The Gayatri Mantra explained: its Rigvedic origin, word-by-word meaning, correct pronunciation, how many times to chant, and the three sandhya times of practice.
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