Mantra:

Mantra (from the verbal root man "to think"): a sacred sound or phrase, such as om, hum, or om namah shivaya, that has a transformative effect on the mind of the individual reciting it; to be ultimately effective, a mantra needs to be given in an initiatory context (diksha)

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Mantra shakti:

the power of mantra

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Mantra Yoga: The yogic path utilizing mantras as the primary means of liberation.

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Mantra-Yoga:

Mantra-Yoga: the yogic path utilizing mantras as the primary means of liberation

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Mantra:

Holy Sanskrit text; the sacred formula used in japa, or repetition of God's name. Also one of the two main sections of the Vedas. (See  Vedas)

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Gayatri Mantra: A Rig Vedic mantra in the gayatri meter invoking the solar powers of evolution and enlightenment.

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mantra:

mantra (manthra). Sacred syllable or word(s) to be repeated (often silently) for attaining perfection or self-realization; a mystic formula for spiritual enlightenment.

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Mantra:

Mantra: Mystic formulae; chanting the holy names of God (RRV-6b) meditation on a meaningful mystic formula (SSS-III)

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Mantra:

Mantra: sacred syllable or word, or set of  words through the repetition and reflection of which one attains  perfection.

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mantra-japa

Chanting of a mantra quietly to oneself.

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mantra:

spiritual or sacred syllables or sounds which contain in their essence divine cosmic power

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Mantra, mantram:

Words with inherent power. god or goddess in sound form.

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Mantras (Sanskrit). Verses from the Vedic works, used as incantations and charms. By Mantras are meant all those portions of the Vedas which are distinct from the Brahmanas, or their interpretation.

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Bija Mantra: A "seed" mantra from which realization grows as a tree from a seed; usually a single-syllable mantra that is called "seed" because of its small size as a dot or point of sound.

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mohana mantra:

mohana mantra (manthra). Bewildering mantra.

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Mantra: "Man" means "mind" or thinking, and "tra" means to "release or free". Mantras are sacred sound vibrations, that asist in freeing the mind and to bring clarity, peace and well being. They can be used in rituals, whispered, or chanted. Hindus believe that god, good health, fortune, and victory over enemies can all be attained by chanting the right mantra.

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MANTRA(M)

A secret utterance or secret vibrational name of a god that when unleashed can have a potent effect. The most popular Hindu examples are "Om mani padmi om"; "Tat tvam asti!" and "Om namah shivaya." Riland adds "Om! Bhur Buhva Swah. Tat savitur varnyam devasya dhimahi, dhiyo yo na prachodayat." Gurus sometimes supply their chelas with secret and "tailored" mantras. Mantras are extremely important meditational engines and provide powerful foundations for the psyche.

Here is an old pain mantram:

Swords miss, knots loose!

Asclepius, Apollo, Hermes, Zeus!

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Gayatri mantra:

Gayatri mantra (Gaayathree mantra). Ancient Vedic prayer to awaken the intelligence and lead to enlightenment.

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Gayatri-mantra:

Gayatri-mantra: a famous Vedic mantra recited particularly at sunrise: tat savitur varenyam bhargo devasya dhimahi dhiyo yo nah pracodayat,"

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Mantra: Sacred syllable or word or set of words through the repetition and reflection of which one attains perfection or realization of the Self. Literally, "a transforming thought" (manat trayate). A mantra, then is a sound formula that transforms the consciousness.

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Taraka Mantra: From the root word tara-that which crosses. The Taraka Mantra is that which enables its invokers to cross over the ocean of samsara and attain liberation.

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