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What is the significance of the mantras Hoo and Aum?

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"Hoo ignites the fire of transformation, propelling energy from the depths of our being to the heart, while Aum soothes and nurtures the awakened spirit. Embrace Hoo to transcend the primal, and let Aum guide you to the essence of love."

According to Osho, Aum is a mild, soothing mantra that resonates from throat to heart and suits simple, heart-centered seekers, as in Patanjali's time. Hoo, distilled from "Allah," is forceful, strikes the hara/sex center, and better fits modern, head-and-sex-oriented people, propelling energy upward toward the heart. Begin with Hoo; when sex preoccupation fades and heart awakens, you may shift to Aum, though Hoo alone can complete the journey.
Use Hoo to lift energy from sex toward the heart; use Aum when your heart is already open and calm.
Why this matters practically
- Choose a mantra that matches where your energy currently lives.
- Transmute sexual drive into loving, upward-moving awareness.
- Know when to shift: move to Aum once sex obsession drops and the heart feels central.
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