| These days, tattoos and body piercings are | | | | symbolizes expansion, or unfolding, because when |
| considered cool, and are fairly mainstream. Foreign and | | | | spoken, the sound begins from the lungs and extends |
| older alphabets are frequently used when designing a | | | | through the mouth. It is comparable to the Greek |
| tattoo, for their ability to add an exotic flair to a favorite | | | | "Logos", or the word that brought life. |
| phrase or motto. They can blend well with other tattoo | | | | The Om is the sound from which the world was |
| designs, depending on their character styles and | | | | created. The Omkar symbol has four parts that |
| shapes. Among these are Aztec and Sanskrit tattoo | | | | represents each of the four types or states of human |
| designs. | | | | awareness. |
| Modern tattoos show off vibrant colors, and | | | | 2. Lotus Flower with Om Symbol |
| elaborately designed depictions of famous icons and | | | | The Sanskrit Om is frequently used together with |
| neo or tribal art. There are also newer alphabets that | | | | other ancient symbols. For example, there are designs |
| can be observed in pop culture. The Japanese Kanji | | | | of Lotus Om tattoo. The lotus is the place of birth of |
| alphabet is also used in popular tattoo designs. | | | | the world creator Brahma. It is actually a lotus blossom |
| However, people find them to be so common. | | | | from the navel of the Hindu God Vishnu. |
| Tattoos are very popular form of expression. People | | | | The Lotus and Om combination is also present in |
| who like tattoos love to express their individuality and | | | | Buddhist beliefs. The lotus represents the nature and |
| therefore like to have original designs. For some | | | | pureness of Buddha. Both lotus and Om are actually |
| people, they express individuality and freedom through | | | | part of Buddhist mantras. |
| their body art. For others, it demonstrates their | | | | 3. Trishula Symbol |
| spirituality. | | | | The Trishula symbol is a trident. It is said to be the |
| Sanskrit tattoo designs, in comparison to other spiritual | | | | weapon of the God Shiva. It is a ceremonial weapon |
| tattoo designs, can be quite intricate. They are also | | | | and each of its three prongs has their own meanings. |
| favored among tribal design lovers because of their | | | | The three prongs each represent one of the three |
| exotic presentation. | | | | powers, or shakti in Hindu. The three shaktis are will, |
| What makes Sanskrit letters distinct is the horizontal | | | | action and wisdom. |
| line linking the letters together. This horizontal line | | | | It's interesting to learn the meanings behind Sanskrit |
| connecting the letters makes Sanskrit one of the most | | | | tattoo designs. There are deep spiritual meanings in |
| appealing tattoo designs. Armband tattoos from | | | | these tattoo designs. Alas, tattoo designers seldom |
| Sanskrit scripts are a favorite. Among the Sanskrit | | | | know the real meaning behind tattoo designs. If ever, it |
| designs, three are normally favored. | | | | is only in memory. Tattoo designs are seldom the |
| 1. Om Symbol | | | | subject of deep discussion and they are usually |
| The Om symbol is seen frequently in tattoo designs. It | | | | treated as visual art. |