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About the Siddham Script Buddhist Symbol Om
There are two parts to the sacred syllable Aum. The Phenomenal Realm, representing three states of an individual's consciousness, which is shaped like a big "3" on the diagram to the left, and the Noumenal Realm, which is shaped like a dot on top of a symbol shaped like a horizontal comma.
1. State of Bliss. The dot at the top of the sacred syllable Aum (1) represents the Noumenal Realm; a state of highest being, and the unapproachable bliss that is true reality–Enlightenment.
2. Separation from Bliss. Below the dot (1) at the top of the sacred syllable Aum is a horizontal, comma looking, curvature forming a wall (2), and the void, which keeps us from the state of bliss–unavoidable separation from the Noumenal Realm.
3. State of Unconciousness. The highest plane in the Phenomenal Realm, shown as the upper curvature of the lower figure in the sacred syllable Aum (3), this unconscious state represents a deep sleep. Close to the wall of the Noumenal Realm, one exists here seldom, if ever. Being a state of unconsciousness and complete nothingness, one would not easily remember, nor offer explanation for existence there–a place with no wants, no needs, no desires, and no observation that there is nothing.
4. Dream State. Middle way in the Phenomenal Realm, shown as the outer part of a segment joining the upper (3) and lower (5) two curvatures, of the lower figure, in the sacred syllable Aum (4), is the dream state and conscious separation from reality (being responsible)–where consciousness is directed inward.
5. State of Consciousness. At the bottom of the Phenomenal Realm of the mystic-symbol Om (5) we experience being awake, and are the furthest from bliss–this is where we experience our lives and the world around us–Entanglement.
And the second symbol:
The endless knot has no beginning or end, symbolizing the Buddha’s great knowledge and wisdom. It is supposed to have originated from an ancient symbol of two entwining snakes.
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Amazing Standing in Applause!!
This is GREAT. You have exhibited your most amazing artistic skill with this background. Exceptional, absolutely stunning. WOW
My dear - truly outstanding! ~Pamela 
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OK Ken this is amazing!
I love it!
Ya know I may have to borrow it, with permission of course!
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may I?
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wow, this is gorgeous 
beautiful work sweetie. i am in awe
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Mmm The close up and reverse on the image in the right margin is wonderful too!
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For your beautiful creation and the applause is for your notes! I love this! Completely blown me away. Thank you SO much.
Ash
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Wow I love this one, really powerful, even for a background.
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