In this thread:
https://www.ancient-forums.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=23341
It raises a point that the mantra Hum is the main mantra of serpent power yoga. It is the mantra for awakening the serpent power, according to his research.
Has anyone used this mantra and observed its effects?
David Frawley in his book Mantra Yoga and Primal Sound describes the Hum mantra as fiery or containing the attributes of agni, and relates it to the fiery planets. In general, it is the attribute that burns away impurities and purifies. He also says it's used for raising the kundalini.
There seems to be several ways to pronounce this. The Hum (short vowel, as in flute), is a mantra associated with Shiva. (The Korha/or seed of rage/or seed sound of wrath-- Shiva uses this to project fire from his third eye that destroys all negativity). Hum with the long vowel sound relates to the fierce forms of Kali.
Though I'm very curious if this Hum is actually Haum? Or are they both different and distinct from each other? Sources say they are distinct, but it is confusing because they are used/referred to interchangeably.
Haum is also associated with Shiva, as Frawley states that it is the most important bija mantra for Shiva. H- the pranic sound, plus AUM, grants boundless strength, awareness, and vitality. Haum is also considered an expansion of Hum according to Frawley. He then states that Hom is not as expansive.
Mageson also mentions that Rudra is Shiva. Rudra is the fierce form of Shiva. From what I can gather fierce deities symbolize forces that destroys obstacles blocking the path of enlightenment. It allows deep transformation and burns off karma.
Clarifications anyone?