The Om (or Aum) sign is the main symbol of Hinduism, it signifies God, Creation, & the One-ness of all creation. The Om symbol is a sacred syllable representing Brahman, the impersonal Absolute - omnipotent, omnipresent, and the source of all manifest existence. The three portions of AUM relate to the states of waking, dream and deep sleep. The three letters also indicates three planes of existence, heaven, earth and netherworld. Aum is said to be the essence of the Vedas and is considered the sound of the Sun and the sound of Light. It is the sound of assent (affirmation) and ascent (it has an upwards movement and uplifts the soul, as the sound of the divine eagle or falcon). Sterling silver Om measure 5/8" in diameter and hangs to 1 1/2" including the wire. Matching charm is available in our Taos Trading Storefront, #9216, along with a great selection of other jewelry designs and styles. Made in the USA.