In order to describe the meaning of the Arhum Yoga, we must describe the meaning of Om, Hreem and Arhum. These three interrelated sounds symbolize the techniques and the aim of Arhum Yoga. They symbolize knowledge of the external, the internal and the Supreme. They are Right Knowledge (Arhum), Right Faith (Om) and Right Conduct (Hreem).

Visualize the picture of Hreem, Om, Arhum. First on the outside is Hreem; this is the universe, nature and the five elements. Embedded in this lies Om whose positive energy moves in one direction to the Supreme, completely and wholeheartedly. In the center there is an unmoving flame of fire burning brightly. This is Arhum, the power of the soul. It is the Arihant, the soul in its perfected state.

The meaning is that you are the universe or Hreem. Your entire energy is Om, and your soul realizes its highest state of perfection, Arhum. By this system you can know the world, you can see how energy moves and you can see your Self, how all powers awaken. Watch and awake yourself.

Sound is the base of this knowledge. When you see Reality, then you will understand that this is the complete picture of the Supreme - omniscient, omnipresent and omnipotent. Having spent most of my life experimenting with sound - Om, Hreem and Arhum. Om, Hreem and Arhum are the essence of the Namokar Mantra and manifestations of the Arihant; they should be repeated daily. The Namokar mantra is an elaboration of Om, Hreem and Arhum.

-- His Holiness Acharya Sushil Kumarji Maharaj