About SOHUM
SOHUM can be translated into You are That or That you are. The word "that" here refers to the divine within people, the universe or the ultimate reality. When being utilized for meditation, SOHUM acts as a mantra that control one's breathing pattern, to help achieve deep breath, as well as to gain concentration. So... is the sound of inhalation, and is also remembered in the mind along with that inhalation. Hummm... is the sound of exhalation, and is also remembered in the mind along with that exhalation. Here, cooperation is much more crucial than competition. When you compete, there are always winners and losers. When you cooperate, everyone is a winner.