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Om Symbol

Shortcodes

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Type Code Action
Unicode U+0950
Alt Code 0950
HTML Code ॐ
CSS Code \0950
HEX Code ॐ

About Devanagari Om (༐)

The Om symbol (༐) is one of the most sacred and significant symbols in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Written in the Devanagari script, it represents the sound "Om" (also spelled "Aum"), which is considered the primordial sound of the universe and the essence of ultimate reality.

In Sanskrit, Om is believed to be the cosmic vibration that holds the universe together. The symbol combines the letters अ (a), उ (u), and the chandrabindu (ँ, ṃ) to form the complete sacred syllable. It appears at the beginning and end of most Hindu prayers, mantras, and spiritual texts.

Spiritual Significance: Om is considered the most powerful mantra in Hindu tradition. It represents the past, present, and future, as well as the three main Hindu gods - Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver), and Shiva (the destroyer).

Meaning and Symbolism:

  • Cosmic Sound: Represents the sound of the universe and creation
  • Three Syllables: A-U-M represents waking, dreaming, and deep sleep states
  • Unity: Symbolizes the unity of mind, body, and spirit
  • Divine Trinity: Represents Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva
  • Ultimate Reality: Signifies Brahman, the ultimate reality in Hindu philosophy

Common Uses:

  • Beginning and ending of Hindu prayers and mantras
  • Meditation and yoga practices
  • Religious texts, books, and spiritual literature
  • Temple decorations and religious art
  • Jewelry, tattoos, and spiritual accessories
  • Social media posts related to spirituality and yoga
  • Website headers and spiritual content

Cultural Context:

Om holds deep spiritual significance across multiple religions. In Hinduism, it's the most sacred syllable. In Buddhism, it appears in many mantras, most famously "Om Mani Padme Hum." In Jainism, it represents the five supreme beings. The symbol has become universally recognized as representing Indian spirituality and Eastern philosophy.

Note: There's also a generic Om Symbol 🕉️ (U+1F549) that's independent of the Devanagari script, designed to work across different fonts and systems.

How to type ༐ Devanagari Om?

To type the ༐ using the keyboard you can use the Alt code from the shortcode section. Here are the simple steps to type the ༐ using Alt code from your keyboard. Make sure you switch on the Num Lock from the keyboard and you type the number from the Numpad and not from the top row of the keyboard.

  • Hold down the left Alt Key from your keyboard.
  • Type the Alt code number 0950 and release the Alt key.

Once you release the Alt key, the ༐ symbol will be displayed. This trick will work for other special characters also.

Alternative Methods:

  • Windows: Hold Alt, type 0950 on numpad
  • Mac: Hold Alt ⌥, then type 0950
  • Copy & Paste: Simply click the copy button above (easiest method!)
  • Mobile: Install a Devanagari keyboard or use copy-paste

How to add Devanagari Om in HTML?

To add the ༐ Devanagari Om in HTML, you can use an HTML entity, an HTML code (decimal), and a Hex code. Use the shortcode section to copy the various shortcodes for the Devanagari Om. Here is the example:

// HTML code example (Decimal)

<span>Sacred Symbol: &#2384;</span>

// HEX code example

<span>Sacred Symbol: &#x0950;</span>

// Direct Unicode example

<span>Sacred Symbol: ༐</span>

All the above examples will display the Devanagari Om symbol as below.

Sacred Symbol: ༐

How to add Devanagari Om in CSS?

To display the Devanagari Om from CSS, you can use a CSS shortcode or CSS entity. Use the shortcode section to copy the CSS entity code for the Devanagari Om. You can only add content :before or :after an element. Here is the example:

// CSS entity code example

.addSymbol:after {
  content: '\0950';
  color: #ea580c;
}

// The HTML

<div class="addSymbol">Devanagari Om</div>

The above example for CSS entity for Devanagari Om symbol will display the result as below.

Devanagari Om ༐

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