Question: why is the aum symbol important?
Answer: The Aum Symbol Om symbolizes the Supreme Personality of Godhead i.e Parabrahman. It symbolizes the prana or life breath which runs through one's body bestowed by the Parabrahman. The significance and explanation of Om is given in the Mandukya Upanishad. ... Aum is one of the most chanted sound symbols in India.