Definitions for mantra
ˈmæn trə, ˈmɑn-; -trəmmantra

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 4 votes

1. mantranoun

   a commonly repeated word or phrase

   "she repeated `So pleased with how its going' at intervals like a mantra"

2. mantranoun

   (Sanskrit) literally a `sacred utterance' in Vedism; one of a collection of orally transmitted poetic hymns

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. mantranoun

   (Hinduism.) The hymn portions of the Vedas; any passage of these used as a prayer.

2. mantranoun

   A phrase repeated to assist concentration during meditation, originally in Hinduism.

3. mantranoun

   (General.) A slogan or phrase often repeated.

4. Etymology: From. 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.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Mantra

   A mantra (Pali: manta) or mantram (मन्त्रम्) is a sacred utterance, a numinous sound, a syllable, word or phonemes, or group of words in Sanskrit, Pali and other languages believed by practitioners to have religious, magical or spiritual powers. Some mantras have a syntactic structure and literal meaning, while others do not.The earliest mantras were composed in Vedic Sanskrit in India. At its simplest, the word ॐ (Aum, Om) serves as a mantra, it is believed to be the first sound which was originated on earth. Aum sound when produced creates a reverberation in the body which helps the body and mind to be calm. In more sophisticated forms, mantras are melodic phrases with spiritual interpretations such as a human longing for truth, reality, light, immortality, peace, love, knowledge, and action. Some mantras without literal meaning are musically uplifting and spiritually meaningful.The use, structure, function, importance, and types of mantras vary according to the school and philosophy of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. In Japanese Shingon tradition, the word Shingon means mantra.Mantras serve a central role in tantra. In this school, mantras are considered to be a sacred formula and a deeply personal ritual, effective only after initiation. In other schools of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism or Sikhism, initiation is not a requirement.

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1. mantra

   A mantra is a word, phrase, or sound that is repeated for the purpose of focusing and calming the mind. It often serves as a reminder or affirmation of a particular belief or intention, and is commonly used in meditation practices. Mantras can be used to cultivate positive energy, promote self-awareness, and enhance spiritual or mental well-being.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.5 / 4 votes

1. Mantranoun

   a prayer; an invocation; a religious formula; a charm

2. Etymology: [Skr.]

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1. Mantra

   A mantra is a sanskrit sound, syllable, word, or group of words that is considered capable of "creating transformation". Its use and type varies according to the school and philosophy associated with the mantra. Mantras originated in the Vedic tradition of India, becoming an essential part of the Hindu tradition and a customary practice within Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism. In the context of the Vedas, the term mantra refers to the entire portion which contains the texts called Rig, Yajur or Sama, that is, the metrical part as opposed to the prose Brahmana commentary. With the transition from ritualistic Vedic traditions to mystical and egalitarian Hindu schools of Yoga, Vedanta, Tantra and Bhakti, the orthodox attitude of the elite nature of mantra knowledge gave way to spiritual interpretations of mantras as a translation of the human will or desire into a form of action.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Mantra

   man′tra, n. a Vedic hymn of praise: the matter of the Sanhita or first division of the Veda: a sacred text used as an incantation. [Sans., 'thought.']

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Mantra

   the name given to hymns from the Veda, the repetition of which are supposed to have the effect of a charm.

Matched Categories

1. • Hinduism
   • Motto
   • Sacred Text

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1. tarman

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of mantra in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of mantra in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of mantra in a Sentence

1. David Greifinger:

   The only mantra you hear from the (USATF) national office is we need a letter from the Department of Justice telling us that he is not being investigated or the investigation is concluded, you are never going to get that.

2. Alagoa Morris:

   We in ERA will not stop calling on the authorities and regulators of the oil industry to make safety and best practices the mantra of the industry, not just profit (seeking).

3. Matt Damon:

   'Milk' was another hard one because I was excited ... and I would have had the chance to do scenes with Sean Penn, they pushed the schedule and it ran into the slot for 'Green Zone.' Steven Soderbergh’s mantra is, ‘The movie gets the right person; the right actor gets the part,' but I was like, ‘S--t, no. That was my part’. But when I saw 'Milk,' Josh Brolin was so f---ing good that I knew Soderbergh was right.

4. Alagoa Morris:

   The news of another tragic incident in the oil industry which claimed three lives ... came to the Environmental Rights Action (ERA) as a great shock, we in ERA will not stop calling on the authorities and regulators of the oil industry to make safety and best practices the mantra of the industry, not just profit (seeking).

5. Jeffrey Gundlach:

   The evidence that negative rates are harmful and not helpful has piled up to the point that the 'In Central Banks We Trust' mantra has finally been laid bare as a hoax.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=mantra
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mantra
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantra
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mantra
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=mantra
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=mantra
8. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Mantra
9. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=mantra