Universal Music: Cosmic Resonance and Asia-Pacific Mythology

Abstract

This article explores the concept of universal music the cosmic resonance underpinning existence through Asia-Pacific mythologies and contemporary philosophical discourse. It investigates how traditional cosmologies, from the Om vibration in Hindu thought to Polynesian chants and Aboriginal Dreamtime songs, articulate sound as a primordial creative force and the fundamental principle of interconnection. By tracing these mythic soundscapes, this study reveals the early epistemologies of systems thinking and ecological interdependence encoded in the sonic metaphors. Furthermore, it examines the role of mythic sound in shaping cultural identity and collective ethics, highlighting how ritual practices and modern reinterpretations sustain cultural continuity in the context of globalisation. This article argues for a symphonic worldview that integrates ancient wisdom with contemporary science quantum vibration, acoustic ecology, and sound healing to foster relational modes of being and governance grounded in resonance rather than in domination. This synthesis offers practical insights for sustainable development and environmental stewardship by emphasising listening as an ethical practice. Ultimately, the mythic songs of the Asia-Pacific underscore the imperative for humanity to cultivate a new auditory consciousness one attuned to the rhythms of the earth, community, and cosmos to address the pressing ecological crises of the contemporary world.