Conceptual and Chronological Comparative Study of the Words 'Ot' and 'Om'

The relationship between sound and concept has been deep in the development of human civilization, language and culture. From the point of view of linguistics and anthropology, words are not just a medium of expression. These words are living historical authentic records of human consciousness and lifestyle. Two important sounds and concepts prevalent in the South Asian region are 'Ot' and 'Om'. The word 'Ot' is a symbol of natural shelter, shelter, protection, and survival, especially in the Kirat and Tibeto-Burman languages and cultures (Van Driem, 2001). On the other hand, 'Om' is considered to be the primordial sound of the universe, a symbol of spiritual consciousness and creation in Vedic-Indo-Aryan philosophy and spirituality (Radhakrishnan, 1953). Prioritization of Material Needs: The concept of material survival is inevitably superior to abstract philosophical thinking. The search for 'shelter' in human civilization happened long before meditation or spirituality. Law of Evolution: 'Oat' represents the Cave Age and natural way of life in human history. 'Om' represents the high philosophical and spiritual state of a stable society. Final conclusion: So, both conceptually and chronologically, the word 'Ot' and its concept are considered older (ancient) than 'Om'.