TRAAYI
OM! This syllable is all this. All that is past, present and future is OM.
whatever else there is, which goes beyond threefold time, that too is OM.
हरिः ओम् । ओमित्येतदक्षरमिदं सर्वं तस्योपव्याख्यानं भूतं भवद्भविष्यदिति सर्वमोङ्कार एव | यच्चान्यत्त्रिकालातीतं तदप्योङ्कार एव ॥
Mandukya Upanishad, Verse 1.
WHY THIS SHLOKA
Among the Upanishads, the Mandukya is remarkable for the depth it discovers within a single syllable. It presents Om not simply as a sacred sound, but as the complete reality from which time, existence and consciousness are understood. Paired with the Trishul, it brings together two enduring ideas: the source from which life unfolds, and the wisdom that gives it direction.
Reference: Mandukya Upanishad; Shiv tradition.
WHY WEAR IT / WHAT YOU CARRY
Some symbols are recognised instantly.
Others are understood slowly.
Together, Om and the Trishul invite a way of moving through the world where clarity precedes action and stillness quietly shapes every decision. Their presence upon this stole is less an ornament than a reflection of the values one chooses to carry.
Sources: Mandukya Upanishad; Bhagvad Gita; Shiv tradition.
THE STORY / PHILOSOPHY
In the oldest Shiv traditions, contemplation was never separated from the way one lived. Om came to represent the boundless reality from which existence arises, while the Trishul expressed the discernment required to move through it with balance. Brought together through handwoven craft, these two timeless symbols continue a philosophy where inner understanding quietly informs outward living.
Sources: Mandukya Upanishad; Shiv Puraan; Bhagvad Gita; Shiv tradition.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Fabric: Handloom Cotton
GSM / Thread Count: 60 (2 Ply) / 32
Craft: Traditional Hand Block Print
Motif: Om & Trishul - A timeless union of eternal awareness and the wisdom to live it.
Occasion: Everyday
Dimensions: 69 × 24 in
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Hand wash separately or with similar colours. Dry in shade and iron on low heat if required. As each piece is handcrafted, subtle variations in print, colour and texture are a natural expression of its artisanal character, making every stole uniquely its own.
