Bleeding and puncture of the colon are rare but possible complications of colonoscopy. Call your doctor right away if you have any of the following: Excessive or prolonged rectal bleeding
The Power of Om. Om is an ancient mantra that is used in Hinduism and Buddhism, among other faiths. In the Hindu tradition, the sound om is said to contain the entire universe. It is the first sound from the beginning of time, as well encompassing the present and the future. As such, its importance and power are difficult to overstate. It is also a seed syllable, used as a building block for other mantras.
For other uses, see Omphalos (disambiguation). An omphalos (á½Î¼ÏÎ±Î»ÏÏ) is a religious stone artifact, or baetylus. In Greek, the word omphalos means navel. In Greek lore, Zeus sent two eagles across the world to meet at its center, the navel of the world. Omphalos stones marking the centre were erected in several places about the Mediterranean Sea; the most famous of those was at Delphi. Omphalos is also the name of the stone given to Cronus. In the ancient world of the Mediterranean, it was a powerful religious symbol. Omphalos Syndrome refers to the belief that a place of geopolitical power and currency is the most important place in the world.