Soham (Sanskrit)

So'ham ( Skt. सोहम् Soham "He is I " ) is a Hindu mantra, which is mentioned in several Upanishads. It also plays a role in yoga and tantra. This explains the Dhyanabindu Upanishad, which deals with the sacred syllable Om:

Interpretation

So'ham consists of the two Sanskritpronomen सः saw "he" "he" and अहम् aham "I", which takes the form of Soham in Sandhi.

The meaning is " It's me " or " I am He ," and symbolized the unity of the individual soul ( jiva ) with the Absolute. The mystical interpretation says that every living Ajapa this mantra recited by involuntary breathing, it sa stands for the inhalation and ham for exhalation.

In the reverse word order gives the Sanskrit word hamsa " goose, swan ," which symbolizes the self in Hindu symbolism and also for the breath of life, the prana is.