Monday 12 June 2017

OM

Hi Friends, 
It is regarding the letter/word "OM" in Odishan script and Devanagari script.
The blog is uploaded to YouTube: OM
You may watch it on YouTube or read it here.

Lets have a look at the development of Orissan/Odishan script. The below chart is prepared by the linguistic and archeology departments in Odisha Govt. Look at the highlighted section.



In 12th to 13th century AD, the usage of Odishan letter " (sound of 'O' in the word 'crore')" was recorded.
But the O-kaara matra was recorded earlier in 8th to 9th century AD and so you can find something similar to କୋ (ko) in last but second column.
In the 15th century, the letter (in the 1st column for 'A') was recorded. This letter is unique in Odia language and pronunced as the 'O in doctor', not the 'O in crore'.

One day while discussing how OM written in Odishan script, I told it as ଓଁ but a friend told something different. Check the below pic.
From the time 8th to 9th century AD when O-kaara matra was recorded, the ଅ is also available but in a slight different shape and so OM/OUUM was in the shape as in the above pic.

Later in 12th to 13th century AD, when the usage of (O as in 'crore') is there, the  (chandrabindu) is added over it and it became ଓଁ (OM).
Just like other Odishan letter, this one too dont have any horizontal bar(maatra) over it unlike Devanagari script. 

Now look at the Devanagari script.
O is written as ओ (अ with the  ो kaara) like old Odishan format as there is no standalone O in Devanagari like Odishan ଓ.
The letter in Devanagari for 'ū' is ऊ and the (u) somewhat looks like Odishan ଓ(O) but the sound surely different.


Now coming to Sanskrit, see how OM is written.



Devanagari/Sanskrit OM looks like .
And the Odishan OM looks like ଓଁ .
Odishan script does not have horizontal bar over it, but how the Devanagari/Sanskrit script does not have the horizontal bar?
Odishan ଓଁ is a combination of ଓ(O) and   ଁ(Chandrabindu-M sound).
Sanskrit is a combination of ऊ(ū) and   ଁ (Chandrabindu-M sound) with the horizontal bar getting removed like Odishan script. If we take this, then the sound is UM, which is neither OM nor AUM. 

OmPrakash is written as ଓଁପ୍ରକାଶ or ପ୍ରକାଶ in Odishan script.
But in Devanagari, it is written as मप्रकाश, NOT प्रकाश.

Is it that the Odishan ଓଁ is taken straighaway and the maatra in the middle of Devanagari is added to it to make it look like a different letter in Sanskrit as ?

I will be happy if someone can clarify my doubt by giving valid points.



-Ashish

55 comments:

  1. A good one👌

    ReplyDelete
  2. Hі there, yup this article is actuually pleasant and I һave learned lot
    of things from it on the topic of blogging. thanks.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Hi there, You've done an incredible job. I will certainly digg
    it and personally suggest to my friends. I'm sure they will be benefited from this website.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Great post. I will be going through many of these
    issues as well..

    ReplyDelete
  5. Hi there! This is kind of off topic but I
    need some advice from an established blog. Is it difficult
    to set up your own blog? I'm not very techincal but I can figure things out
    pretty quick. I'm thinking about creating my own but I'm not
    sure where to start. Do you have any tips or suggestions?
    Appreciate it

    ReplyDelete
  6. Hi would you mind sharing which blog platform you're working with?
    I'm going to start my own blog in the near future but I'm
    having a hard time making a decision between BlogEngine/Wordpress/B2evolution and Drupal.
    The reason I ask is because your layout seems different then most
    blogs and I'm looking for something unique.
    P.S Apologies for being off-topic but I had to ask!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you so much for comment. Have you started your blog? I have used the "Awesome Inc" renewable theme of Blogger.com and created the tabs. You can find the process to create multiple tabs by searching in Google.

      Delete
  7. It's truly very complicated in this busy life to listen news on TV, therefore I simply use internet for that purpose,
    and get the most up-to-date information.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Remarkable! Its truly awesome paragraph, I have got much clear idea
    regarding from this piece of writing.

    ReplyDelete
  9. I was suggested this website through my cousin. I am now not
    certain whether or not this publish is written by him as nobody else realize such precise approximately my trouble.
    You're wonderful! Thank you!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Everything is very open with a very clear clarification of the
    issues. It was definitely informative. Your website is very helpful.
    Many thanks for sharing!

    ReplyDelete
  11. I've learn some good stuff here. Certainly worth
    bookmarking for revisiting. I wonder how a lot attempt you place to make this
    sort of magnificent informative website.

    ReplyDelete
  12. I am really delighted to read this blog posts which contains lots of valuable information, thanks for providing such data.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Hello exceptional blog! Does running a blog such as this
    require a large amount of work? I've no expertise in coding but I had been hoping to start my own blog in the near future.
    Anyhow, should you have any recommendations or tips for new blog owners please
    share. I understand this is off subject nevertheless I just needed to ask.
    Thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  14. That seems to be the common these days.

    ReplyDelete
  15. Useful information. Fortunate me I discovered your website by chance, and I'm surprised why this coincidence did not
    took place in advance! I bookmarked it.

    ReplyDelete
  16. all the time i used to read smaller content that also clear their motive, and that is also happening with this post which I am reading at this place.

    ReplyDelete
  17. Fantastic blog! Do you have any hints for aspiring writers?
    I'm hoping to start my own website soon but I'm
    a little lost on everything. Would you propose starting with a free platform like Wordpress or go for a paid option? There are so
    many choices out there that I'm totally confused .. Any tips?
    Many thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  18. This design is spectacular! You most certainly know how to keep a
    reader amused. Between your wit and your videos,
    I was almost moved to start my own blog (well, almost...HaHa!) Excellent job.
    I really loved what you had to say, and more than that, how you presented it.

    Too cool!

    ReplyDelete
  19. I want to to thank you for this fantastic read!! I certainly loved every
    little bit of it. I've got you bookmarked to
    check out new stuff you post…

    ReplyDelete
  20. Nevertheless, could I ask your kind advice?

    ReplyDelete
  21. Your way of describing all in this piece of writing is actually good, all be able to effortlessly be aware of it,
    Thanks a lot.

    ReplyDelete
  22. Hey there! I realize this is kind of off-topic but I needed to
    ask. Does building a well-established website
    like yours require a large amount of work? I am completely new to writing a blog however I do write in my diary daily.
    I'd like to start a blog so I can easily share my personal experience and thoughts online.
    Please let me know if you have any kind of recommendations
    or tips for brand new aspiring bloggers. Thankyou!

    ReplyDelete
  23. Just desire to say your article is as amazing. The clearness to your
    submit is simply spectacular and i can think you are
    knowledgeable in this subject. Well along with
    your permission let me to grasp your RSS feed to stay updated
    with impending post. Thanks 1,000,000 and please keep up the rewarding work.

    ReplyDelete
  24. Great post. I was checking continuously this
    blog and I'm impressed! Extremely useful info specially the last part :) I care for such info much.
    I was seeking this certain information for a long time.
    Thank you and best of luck.

    ReplyDelete
  25. It's impressive that you are getting thoughts from this piece of writing
    as well as from our dialogue made at this place.

    ReplyDelete
  26. My spouse and I stumbled over here coming from a different website and thought I might
    as well check things out. I like what I see so now i'm following you.

    Look forward to checking out your web page again.

    ReplyDelete
  27. Ꭲhank you, I have recently been looking for infoгmation аpprօximately this topic for ages and yours is the best I've disϲovered so far.

    But, what in regards to thee conclusi᧐n? Are you sure abot thhe source?

    ReplyDelete
  28. Hi there i am kavin, its my first time to commenting anyplace, when i read
    this paragraph i thought i could also create comment due to this
    sensible post.

    ReplyDelete
  29. of course like your website but you have to check the spelling on quite a
    few of your posts. Several of them are rife with
    spelling issues and I find it very troublesome to tell the reality nevertheless I will
    surely come again again.

    ReplyDelete
  30. Wіth havin so much content and aгticles doo you eveг run int᧐ any issues of
    pllaցorism or copyright violation? My bloɡ has a lot of comρletely unique content I've
    either written myself or oսtsurⅽed but it looks like a l᧐t of it is popping it up all oѵer the web ᴡithout my permіssion. Do уou know any solutions to heⅼp ⲣrotect
    against content from being ripped off? I'd really appreciate it.

    ReplyDelete
  31. It is perfect time to make some plans for the future
    and it's time to be happy. I have read this post
    and if I could I wish to suggest you few interesting things or advice.
    Perhaps you can write next articles referring to this article.
    I wish to read even more things about it!

    ReplyDelete
  32. At this tіme it seems liҝe BⅼogEngine is tһe best blogging platform availaЬle right now.
    (from what I'ᴠe гead) Is that what you
    are uѕing on your blog?

    ReplyDelete
  33. Fantastic beat ! I would like to apprentice while you amend your site, how could i subscribe for a blog web site?

    The account aided me a acceptable deal. I had been tiny
    bit acquainted of this your broadcast offered bright clear idea

    ReplyDelete
  34. It's awesome to visit this site and reading the views of all colleagues
    regarding this piece of writing, while I am also keen of getting experience.

    ReplyDelete
  35. constantly i used to read smaller content which also clear their motive,
    and that is also happening with this post which I am rdading now.

    ReplyDelete
  36. Piece of writing writing is also a excitement, if you be familiar
    with after that you can write if not it is complicated to write.

    ReplyDelete
  37. An impressive share! I've just forwarded this onto a co-worker who
    was doing a little homework on this. And he actually bought
    me dinner simply becaujse I discovered iit for him... lol.
    So let me reword this.... Thanks for the meal!! But yeah, thanks for spending the time to discuss
    this topic here on your internet site.

    ReplyDelete
  38. I blog quite often and I truly thank you for your information. The article has really peaked my interest.
    I'm going to book mark your blog and keep
    checking for new details about once a week. I subscribed to your RSS feed as
    well.

    ReplyDelete
  39. What's up, after reading this amazing piece
    of writing i am as well happy to share my familiarity here with friends.

    ReplyDelete
  40. Magnificent goods from you, man. I have understand your stuff previous to and
    you're just extremely great. I really like what
    you have acquired here, certainly like what
    you are stating and the way in which you say it.
    You make it enjoyable and you still take care of to keep it wise.
    I can't wait to read much more from you. This is really a terrific web site.

    ReplyDelete
  41. Good day! I just would like to offer you a huge thumbs
    up for the great info you have got here on this post.
    I'll be returning to your site for more soon.

    ReplyDelete
  42. Very go᧐d articⅼe. I'm gоing tһrough some of these issues as well..

    ReplyDelete
  43. Wow, that's what I was looking for, what a stuff!
    present here at this weblog, thanks admin of this site.

    ReplyDelete
  44. Great
    Odia have its own Omm script ଓ‍ଁ (which is more appropriate) or ଓଁ.
    I am recently added these two characters in @Wikipedia (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Om)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. ଧନ୍ୟବାଦ ଶ୍ରୀନିବାସ

      Delete