What does OM mean anyway?

OM (Aum) is an ancient Sanskrit word that translates to “Source”.  It refers to the higher power within each one of us.

Deepha Sundaram, Ph.D., assistant professor of religious studies at the University of Denver, provides the following definition "The Om symbol represents unification within Hinduism. People think about Om as a way to bring those three parts of yourself—the mind the body and the spirit—together." Put another way, Om means to have peace and balance of the body and mind.