Mantra: meaning, definitions and examples

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mantra

 

[ หˆmantrษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

spirituality

A word or phrase that is repeated often in prayer or meditation, often used to help focus the mind and achieve a sense of calm or inner peace.

Synonyms

affirmation, chant, incantation

Examples of usage

  • She repeated the mantra 'peace and love' to help her relax.
  • His daily mantra helped him stay grounded and centered.
  • The mantra 'om' is commonly used in Hindu and Buddhist practices.

Translations

Translations of the word "mantra" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mantra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเค‚เคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mantra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mantra

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะฝั‚ั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mantra

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒณใƒˆใƒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mantra

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mantra

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mantra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งŒํŠธ๋ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงู†ุชุฑุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mantra

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mantra

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ’’่ฏญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mantra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mantra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะฝั‚ั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒขแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mantra

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mantra

Etymology

The word 'mantra' originated from Sanskrit, a classical language of India. It is derived from the root 'man', which means 'to think'. Mantras have been used for centuries in various spiritual and religious traditions as tools for meditation and concentration. The practice of using mantras has spread to different parts of the world, becoming popular in yoga and mindfulness practices.

See also: everyman, man, manacle, manage, mania, manipulate, mankind, manliness, manly, manner, manor, manual, manure.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,814, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.