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"Soham" (सोऽहम्) is a powerful Sanskrit mantra from the yogic and Vedantic traditions. It is often translated as:
"I am That"
(or "That I am")
🧘 What Does "Soham" Mean Spiritually?
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"Sah" = "That" (the universal consciousness, divine, or supreme reality)
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"Aham" = "I" or "I am"
So "Soham" expresses the identity of the individual self (jiva) with the universal Self (Brahman). It is a profound declaration of non-duality — you are not separate from the source of all life.
🫁 Soham in the Breath: Natural Mantra
In yogic tradition, Soham is said to align naturally with the breath:
| Breath Phase | Mantra Sound |
|---|---|
| Inhale | “So…” |
| Exhale | “…Ham” |
Thus, even unconsciously, every breath affirms:
"I am That. I am That. I am That..."
This makes Soham an ideal mantra for breath-based meditation, used for centuries in Jnana Yoga, Raja Yoga, and Tantra.
🔮 Soham Meditation Practice (Simple Steps)
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Sit comfortably with spine upright.
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Bring awareness to your natural breath.
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Silently say “So” as you inhale, and “Ham” as you exhale.
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Let the breath and sound merge into a wordless awareness of being.
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Practice for 5–20 minutes daily.
🌌 Soham in Nondualism (Advaita Vedanta)
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Declares oneness with pure consciousness.
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Dissolves the illusion of separation.
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Similar in meaning to:
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“Aham Brahmasmi” – I am Brahman
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“Tat Tvam Asi” – You are That
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Would you like a guided Soham meditation script, audio, or comparison with Ham-Sa (a related mantra)?
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