Each syllable of the mantra "om mani padme hum" refers to a particular world, has its own color and meaning. Mantra is one of the most popular in Buddhist practices, as it can be read and used even by people far from Buddhism. The main thing is not to sin and get a Buddhist rosary.
Benefit
The Dalai Lama XIV said that the meditation "om mani padme hum" embodies the purity of the mind, body and speech of the Buddha. In addition, there is a more detailed interpretation of each syllable separately.
Om is the world of the gods, it is white. This syllable purifies from sinful remnants and carries 33 celestials into nirvana.
Ma is a world of demons, it's blue. Eliminates sins committed by language.
Neither is the world of people, yellow. Eliminates the sins accumulated in the consciousness.
Pad - the world of animals, green. It makes it possible to purify oneself from the sins committed through non-Buddhist teachings.
Me is a world of spirits, red. He purifies from the source of sin.
Hum is a world of hell, black. Gives the opportunity to become a righteous person among relatives and friends.
Since the use of "om mani padme hum" is in every single syllable, it should be read very clearly and legibly 108 times.
Nevertheless, this long and detailed treatment is not the ultimate answer. The meaning of "om mani padme hum" is also in getting rid of the "bad" human qualities. Om removes pride, Ma - from jealousy , Ne - from attachments, Pad - will save from ignorance, Me - will save from greed, Hun - will remove anger.
The Practice of Prayer
They say that if the prayer "om mani padme hum" read while in the water, the water will become sacred and will purify a million creatures that will plunge into it. One who reads this mantra in the wind makes the wind sacred and all the insects that fall under this windy current will be spared from the animal rebirths.
Also for spiritual practitioners acquire the ring "om mani padme hum". It is made of copper or of precious metals. Usually such a ring is dimensionless and relatively inexpensive. The mantra is engraved on the outside of the ring, and the product itself will serve as both a mascot and an ornament.
As for the literal translation, "om mani padme hum" means admiration for a pearl shining in a lotus flower. Although it is customary to translate it not verbatim, but sacredly, that gives the mantra a sacred meaning of Buddha's compassion.