definition of the aum of hinduism
Hinduism/Religious Symbols of Hinduism - The Aum Symbol. 1  Aum or Om (in Devanagari à¥) is one of the most sacred symbols in Hinduism. 2  Hindus consider Aum to be the universal name of the Lord and that it surrounds all of creation. 3  Om symbolizes the Supreme Personality of Godhead i.e Parabrahman.