What is the importance of constant repetition of the “Soham” principle? Bhagawan gives us a beautiful explanation and a crisp reminder and guides us today. Repeat Soham (I am He), with every breath: 'So' when you inhale and 'ham', when you exhale, 'So' means He and 'ham’, means I. When you complete inhalation and exhalation, feel that 'So' (Lord), and 'ham', (you) are One. Later, after long practice, the idea of He and I as two separate entities will disappear and there will be no more “So” and “Ham”. Those sounds will be reduced to “O” and “M”, and it becomes “Om” (Pranava). Repeat that sound afterwards with every breath and that will save you from bondage to birth and death; this is Pranavopasana (contemplation on Pranava) recommended in Vedas. This Soham-recitation is a good means of restraining the mind from running away with you. Let the mind be ever attached to the Lord; then, it will not flee, as it fancies, towards all directions. That is the meaning of the exhortation of Krishna: "Sarvadharman parityajya mam ekam sharanam vraja - Giving up all other activities, surrender fully to Me." Place the mind completely at His service. Then, He will save you from fall!