Praṇava—Oṁ-kāra-oṁ, the root of Vedic knowledge; known as the mahā-vākya, the supreme sound; the transcendental syllable which represents Kṛṣṇa, and which is vibrated by transcendentalists for attainment of the Supreme when undertaking sacrifices, charities and penances.

Pranava-Om-kara-om, the root of Vedic knowledge; known as the maha-vakya, the supreme sound; the transcendental syllable which represents Krsna, and which is vibrated by transcendentalists for attainment of the Supreme when undertaking sacrifices, charities and penances.
 

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