A prayer; an invocation; a religious formula; a charm.
Mantra Tantra and Yantra form three parts of the Indian system of Sadhanas without which all practices are incomplete. Mantra denotes the configuration of particular words which when chanted in a definite rhythm, produce miraculous resonant effects through which the whole nature and the universe can be controlled according to one's wish. The other two i.e. Tantra denotes an organised method of Sadhana practice and Yantra denotes the special figures and equipment used in the Sadhanas.
subtle sound vibrations which liberate mental forces
Defense from the thoughts ( single thought act).
a syllable or word that is sometimes repeated in meditation or prayer.
A sacred power encased in a sound structure.
A verbal verse repeated in prayer believed to be of divine origin
"Man" means mind; "tra" means control; a mantra is a means for the control of the mind. A mantra is a Sanskrit phrase used to quiet, then to control the mind - to keep the mind from racing unproductively from thought to thought, which keeps it and the soul of the person attached to the material world rather than to the spiritual world.
chanting, sacred word. It is a sacred word, verse or syllable signifying supernatural power. It is repeated to deliver the soul from bondage
Prayer formula or chant
Vedic hymn, sacred or mystical verse, a prayer.
A short expression in sacred language chanted to purify the mind and fulfill various aspirations.
Holy Sanskrit text; the sacred formula used in japa, or repetition of God's name. Also one of the two main sections of the Vedas. (See Vedas)
Thought or intention expressed as sound. Thus the word mantra denotes "prayer", "hymn", "spell", "counsel", and "plan". In yogic context, mantra stands for numinous phonemes that may or may not have communicable meaning. A mantra is a mantra by virtue of its having been communicated in an initiatory setting. Every mantra is associated with a particular invisible power or deity.
mantra: a word or sound that is repeated as a prayer or to help people meditate in the Hindu & Buddhist religions
a word or group of words having power to illumine the mind.
A mystical formula or invocation; a word or formula, often in Sanskrit, to be recited or sung for the purpose of intensifying the action of the Spirit of God in man. A form of prayer consisting of a word or a group of words that is chanted over and over again to magnetize a particular aspect of the Deity or of a being who has actualized that aspect of the Deity. See also Decree.
(Sanskrit) Formula composed of syllables (meaningful or meaningless) whose sounds produce psychic or spiritual effects; sacred sound.
A sound, syllable, word or phrase endowed with special power. Mantras are most effective on the path of liberation when given by the preceptor through initiation.
A verse, phrase or syllable of particular religious import.
chant for meditation by Hindus and Buddhists
A sacred hymn, often to be privately chanted.
Mystic formulae; chanting the holy names of God ( RRV-6b) meditation on a meaningful mystic formula ( SSS-III)
Tantric magic formula
The divine name; a potent vibration that resonates with the universal Truth and can reveal the same to those who meditate on it constantly. See the mantra page for more details.
short sentence made of phonemes adressed to a god; for instance : Om Ganeshaya Namaha (Om, I salute Lord Ganesh). The same mantra, repeated many many times by the practitioner, gets a specific inner energy which permits to reach states of higher consciousness. Usually, a mantra is said to be "efficient" only if it has been given to the disciple by his spiritual master (guru). Each deity is closely linked with one or several particular mantras. The first and most important mantra is OM. The tantric mantras are often made of a set of monosyllabic bija-mantras, and they carry strong powers; but it's difficult to practice them since their pronunciation must be perfect : if it's not, one can suffer body or spirit troubles
A sound that is used as a focus for mediation or worship. Similar to Hinduism.
Repetition of a letter, word or group of words. Chanting a mantra differs from chanting (repeating) The Lord's Name (Namjapa). When chanting a mantra, rituals, rules and regulations, initiation from a Guru, correct pronunciation, need to keep a count, importance of time and place, and possibility of harm due to incorrect pronunciation are present. In contrast, chanting The Lord's Name can be done anywhere and anytime, with no restrictions.
a sacred sound that is chanted or repeated during meditation or a Feng Shui cure.
A Sanskrit word, literally meaning 'mind protection'. Mantra protects the mind from ordinary appearances and conceptions. There are four types mantra: mantras that are mind, mantras that are inner wind, mantras that are sound and mantras that are form. In general, there are three types of mantra recitation: verbal recitation, mental recitation and vajra recitation.
holy incantation, Vedic hymn
A sequence of sounds used as a focus of meditation. The most famous mantra is that of " om," which consists of the three sounds "aa", "oo", "mm". For some examples of mantras and their explanation, go here.
Spiritual Speech
sacred word or phrase used in Hindu and Buddhist prayer or meditation; repetition of the mantra is believed to have the power to cause the mystic principle being evoked by the word into existence
Sacred words usually in the form of a vocalised chant.
That portion of the Veda which consists of hymns as distinct from the Brahmanas
A sound or word connected with a force or concept, meant to attune the chanter to the energy inherent in the mantra through constant repetition. Probably the best known mantra is the Sanskrit word "Om."
That which delivers the mind. Refers to a short sacred text or prayer, often recited repetitiously.
Sometimes translated as a chant, it is the repeating of phrases or words to help one concentrate and achieve focus.
mental device, instrument oft thought” – an acoustic formula whose sound shape embodies the energy-level of a deity; a spell, incantation or charm employed in Tantric ritual or sorcery. Chants, magical formulae.
The sacred name of God given by the guru to the disciple. Repetition of the mantra is japa.
Text for chanting repeatedly.
a special word or chant used in meditation or prayer.
"Mystic formula." A sound, syllable, word or a phrase endowed with special power, usually drawn from scripture. Mantras are chanted out loudly ro invoke the Gods and establish a force field.
A specially chosen syllable or series of syllables that is used in the practice of deep meditation.
meditative sound or prayer consisting of a syllable or word(s)
a commonly repeated word or phrase; "she repeated `So pleased with how its going' at intervals like a mantra"
(Sanskrit) literally a `sacred utterance' in Vedism; one of a collection of orally transmitted poetic hymns
a certain type of verse, a combination of carefully selected sounds that together create a nucleus of spiritual energy
a chant or vibration of sound used by Krishnas to free their minds
a combination of auspicious and sacred syllables, which forms a nucleus of spiritual energy
a combination of sacred syllables that forms a nucleus of spiritual energy and serves as a magnet or lens to focus spiritual force
a combination of sacred syllables, which generate spiritual energy
a combination of sounds, words and sentences, which because of certain rhythmical effects receive results, that would be possible without them
a cosmic word or sound vibration
a definite succession of sounds
a divine combination of divine syllables or sounds which when chanted with devotion,faith and emotion gravitate the concerned God or Goddess or deity and secure their divine blessings
a Divine power in the form of sound
a divine sound with the power to protect and bring joy to the one who repeats it
a few words that express the essential work of the project or company
a formula for invoking the grace of our chosen aspect of God
a formula or a word with spiritual significance, all religious disciplines are calculated to give man, the necessary concentration on the divine and ultimately take him to the goal
a grouping of sound vibrations which have an effect on the mental and psychic consciousness of man
a hymn or sacred words associated with a deity
a kind of prayer that contains the name of God that is inflected grammatically in the dative case
a magic formula
a meaningless word or phrase used as a vehicle to enable the mind to gently progress to finer and finer levels of thought
a mystical Hindu chant
