Glossary

Mantra

मन्त्र · mantra · MAHN-truh

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Pronunciation

Meaning

sacred utterance

Repeated sound, word, or phrase used to focus the mind.

Mantras can be spoken aloud, whispered, or repeated mentally. They quiet mental chatter, deepen concentration, and create vibrational resonance. Examples include Om, So Hum, and deity-specific chants.

In practice

OmJapaDhyana

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