mantra

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Definition of mantra in English Turkish dictionary: özellikle dua sırasında defalarca tekrarlanan kelime, söz veya ses

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Definition of mantra in English English dictionary: (Hinduism.) The hymn portions of the Vedas; any passage of these used as a prayer; A phrase repeated to assist concentration during meditation, originally in Hinduism; (General.) A slogan or phrase often repeated; A mantra is a secret Sanskrit word, given to a person at the time of his or her initiation, that helps that one achieve transcendental meditation when chanted repetitively; 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; (Skt ; = Tib ngak) Ritual formula used in Vajrayana practice (see SADHANA) to evoke a particular deity; A short scripture, similar to a dharani, which is chanted to aid concentration, or to express the essence of a sutra; (Sanskrit) literally a `sacred utterance' in Vedism; one of a collection of orally transmitted poetic hymns; Holy Sanskrit text; also (with capital M) one of the two main sections of the Vedas, which describes the hymns used in the sacrifices; A syllable, word or verse which has been revealed to a seer in meditation, embodiment in sound of a deity; spell or incantation; You can use mantra to refer to a statement or a principle that people repeat very often because they think it is true, especially when you think that it not true or is only part of the truth. Listening to customers is now part of the mantra of new management in public services. In Hinduism and Buddhism, a sacred utterance (syllable, word, or verse) believed to possess mystical or spiritual power. Mantras may be spoken aloud or uttered in thought, and they may be either repeated or sounded only once. Most have no apparent verbal meaning, but they are thought to have profound significance and to serve as distillations of spiritual wisdom. Repetition of a mantra can induce a trancelike state and can lead the participant to a higher level of spiritual awareness. Widely used mantras include om in Hinduism and om mani padme hum in Tibetan Buddhism; A mantra is a word that is supposed to contain mystical capabilities In my art, I often use a set of repeated words, which are usually isolated from the rest of the imagery The words are meant to add another level of commentary to the feelings and situations that lead me to do the drawing in the first place; 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; (Skt) Sacred word or formula repeated often of only one or two syllables, used in certain Buddhist rituals; A word or phrase that is to be chanted repetitively in an effort to empty the mind and attain "cosmic con-sciousness" (oneness with God and the universe); {i} word or combination of words that are chanted or sung as a prayer or incantation (Hinduism); A series of syllables, considered sacred (and sometimes magical), used in meditation and rituals; gen., a slogan or phrase often repeated; sacred words or sounds invested with the power to transform and protect the one who repeats them; God in the form of sound; the hymn portions of the Vedas; any passage of these used as a prayer; A sacred syllable or series of syllables which manifests certain cosmic forces and aspects Recitation of mantras is a form of meditative practice in many schools of Buddhism; spiritual or sacred syllables or sounds which contain in their essence divine cosmic power; Sacred words or sounds invested with the power to transform and protect the one who repeats them; God in the form of sound Mantras are the condensed essence of the reality from which they spring Power in the form of sound; Sacred words or sounds used as an object of meditation In Hinduism and esoteric Buddhism, they are said to have transformative powers that aid the meditator; A word or phrase which when repeated activates certain spiritual powers or states of consciousness, and is used in conjuction with meditation An empowerment is required to make it effective; A mantra is a word or phrase repeated by Buddhists and Hindus when they meditate, or to help them feel calm; A spell, a word or phrase that is to be chanted repetitively in an effort to attain mental peace, empty the mind and raise one's consciousness toward the Self or God; often called "names of God " Mantra is a sound or set of sounds which are believed to have the unique power to restore us to a state of pristine harmony Mantra Yoga is traditionally regarded as a complete and perfect yoga path; 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 commonly repeated word or phrase; "she repeated `So pleased with how its going' at intervals like a mantra; sacred syllable, name or mystic formula; the intuitive and inspired rhythmic utterance; any of the verses of the Veda, revealed verses of power not of an ordinary but of a divine inspiration and source; Sometimes translated as a chant, it is the repeating of phrases or words to help one concentrate and achieve focus; Sacred word by which a spiritual teacher initiates his disciple; Vedic Hymn; sacred word in general; A prayer; an invocation; a religious formula; a charm; power-laden syllable or series of syllables that manifest certain cosmic forces or aspects of a buddha; A sacred syllable or sequence of syllables (sometimes a name, a word, or a phrase) that is used in meditation (as in dhyana yoga), usually assigned by one's guru, and believed to tune one into the divine ground of existence One of the most well known is the sacred sound Om (or Aum); Literally, 'mind protection' Mantra protects the mind from ordinary appearances and conceptions See Guide to Dakini Land and Tantric Grounds and Paths; The Sanskrit word is Dharani, i e esoteric incantation It is a treatise with mystical meaning, and is regarded as every word and deed of a Bodhisattva It is one of the most popular method of cultivation in Buddhism, especially in Shingon or "True Word" sect; A phrase repeated to assist concentration during meditation, orig. in 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
mantras: plural of mantra

mantra

Hyphenation

man·tra

Turkish pronunciation

mäntrı

Pronunciation

/ˈmantrə/ /ˈmæntrə/

Etymology

[ 'män-tr& also ] (noun.) 1808. From Sanskrit मन्त्र (mantra). In the sense of "hymn portion of the Vedas" in English since 1808; in the sense of "word or phrase used in meditation" since 1956.