Mantra: meaning, definitions and examples
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mantra
[ หmantrษ ]
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:
๐ต๐น mantra
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคเคคเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Mantra
๐ฎ๐ฉ mantra
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐะฝััะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ mantra
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณใใฉ
๐ซ๐ท mantra
๐ช๐ธ mantra
๐น๐ท mantra
๐ฐ๐ท ๋งํธ๋ผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุงูุชุฑุง
๐จ๐ฟ mantra
๐ธ๐ฐ mantra
๐จ๐ณ ๅ่ฏญ
๐ธ๐ฎ mantra
๐ฎ๐ธ mantra
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐะฝััะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแขแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mantra
๐ฒ๐ฝ mantra
Word origin
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.