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Parliament of Singapore · 15 April 1999

Official Report, 15 April 1999, Vol 70, Issue 11 · Open in the reader (summaries, search, filters)

'Om is a spiritual sound to the Hindus. It prevails in the heart of the Hindus. It pervades the universe. It is a powerful mantra. You can recite it 21 or 108 times. Depends. It cleanses your Karma. Purifies your heart. It is a majestic sound.'

For example, some Hindus will recite Om Nama Sivaya. "Om" in the Indonesian language means Uncle.

Source: Singapore Parliament Official Report (Hansard) for 15 April 1999. Republished on SGParliament.