Glossary of Terms

O

Om:
The sacred syllable discussed in the Māṇḍūkya Upaniṣad and the Yoga Sūtras.  The first instruction (ādiśāsana).  See Śabdasrotas.
Om Japa:
The repetition of “om.”  From which comes the destruction of obstacles (abhāva of antarayas) and the attainment of inner consciousness (adhigama of pratyakcetana).
One-Dimensional Space:
See Triguṇa Brahman.
Ontology:
The study of the nature of existence or being.  See Darśana.
Ouroboros:
The mythical snake that swallows its tail.  See Kālacakra.