Meaning of "mantra" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MANTRA

From Sanskrit, literally: speech, instrument of thought, from man to think.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF MANTRA

mantra  [ˈmæntrə]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MANTRA

Mantra is a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MANTRA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Mantra

Mantra means a sacred utterance, numinous sound, or a syllable, word, phonemes, or group of words believed by some to have psychological and spiritual power. Mantra may or may not be syntactic or have literal meaning; the spiritual value of mantra comes when it is audible, visible, or present in thought. Earliest mantras were composed in Vedic times by Hindus in India, and those are at least 3000 years old. Mantras are now found in various schools of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism. Similar hymns, chants, compositions and concepts are found in Zoroastrianism, Taoism, Christianity and elsewhere. The use, structure, function, importance and types of mantras vary according to the school and philosophy of Hinduism and of Buddhism. Mantras serve a central role in the tantric school of Hinduism. In this school, mantras are considered equivalent to deities, a sacred formula and deeply personal ritual, and considered to be effective only after initiation. However, in other schools of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism or Sikhism, this is not so. Mantras come in many forms, including ṛc and sāman.

Definition of mantra in the English dictionary

The definition of mantra in the dictionary is any of those parts of the Vedic literature which consist of the metrical psalms of praise. Other definition of mantra is any sacred word or syllable used as an object of concentration and embodying some aspect of spiritual power.

TRANSLATION OF MANTRA

Find out the translation of mantra to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of mantra from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «mantra» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: > 祷语
• Translator English - Spanish: mantra
• English: mantra
• Translator English - Hindi: मंत्र
• Translator English - Arabic: تعويذة
• Translator English - Russian: мантра
• Translator English - Portuguese: mantra
• Translator English - Bengali: মন্ত্রোচ্চারণের
• Translator English - French: mantra
• Translator English - Malay: Mantra
• Translator English - German: Mantra
• Translator English - Japanese: マントラ
• Translator English - Korean: 염불
• Translator English - Javanese: Mantra
• Translator English - Vietnamese: thần chú
• Translator English - Tamil: மந்திரம்
• Translator English - Marathi: मंत्र
• Translator English - Turkish: mantra
• Translator English - Italian: mantra
• Translator English - Polish: mantra
• Translator English - Ukrainian: мантра
• Translator English - Romanian: Mantra
• Translator English - Greek: μάντρα
• Translator English - Afrikaans: mantra
• Translator English - Swedish: mantra
• Translator English - Norwegian: mantra

10 QUOTES WITH «MANTRA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word mantra.

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Jonathan Ames

I need to stay in the present and use that new-age mantra: 'I'm okay right now.' But I worry about all the things I'm failing at every moment.

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Yves Behar

My mantra is: 'Good design accelerates the adoption of new ideas.'

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Richie Benaud

My mantra is: put your brain into gear and if you can add to what's on the screen then do it, otherwise shut up.

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Russell Brand

Everyone has their own mantra.

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Mark Burnett

My mantra is: Realize you're going to fail all the time, and accept it. That doesn't mean I'm not frightened of it.

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Sunidhi Chauhan

I love working out at the gym, especially weight training. Therefore, my personal de-stress mantra is exercising.

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Vir Das

Time management is the mantra of my life.

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Taylor Dayne

My current mantra is that sometimes we need teachers in our lives. I never had that in my life, parents and stuff like that; I tried to stay on the outside of them or anybody that had that kind of influence.

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Scilla Elworthy

I have a little mantra: 'My fear grows fat on the energy I feed it. And if it grows very big, it probably happens.'

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Michael Fassbender

My goal was for acting to become my main income. I would say to myself, 'I'm good enough.' That became my mantra.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MANTRA»

Discover the use of mantra in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to mantra and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Secrets of Yantra, Mantra and Tantra

Unveiled in this book are the secrets of the occult sciences of Yantra, Mantra and Tantra to help the reader achieve worldly success and spiritual enlightenment.

L. R. Chawdhri, 2005

Mantra Yoga and the Primal Sound: Secrets of Seed (Bija) Mantras

Modern science and ancient wisdom traditions agree that the universe is a symphony of vibrational frequencies.

David Frawley, 2010

Mantra

This book explicates the origin, nature, function, and significance of mantras within the bounds of the Hindu tradition. It explores the use of mantras in the Vedic age, in Saivism and Vaisnavism, in Tantra, and in Ayurvedic medicine.

Harvey P. Alper, 1989

Body Language: Your Success Mantra

This book, authored by Dr. Shalini Verma, aims to explore the pivotal role that body language plays in ever developing field of 'Self-improvement'. As we know self-improvement is a gradual, unending, ever-widening process.

Shalini Verma, 2005

The Weaving of Mantra: K kai and the Construction of ...

"The Weaving of Mantra embeds Kukai within the fabric of political and social life in ninth-century Japan and explains how esoteric Buddhism played a critical role in many societal changes in Japan - from the growth of monasteries into ...

Ryuichi Abe, 2013

Deity, Mantra, and Wisdom: Development Stage Meditation in ...

This book contains eloquent and inspiring classic writings that lay out the central trainings on the path of Tantra---in particular, the use of visualization and sound in meditation practice.

Jigme Lingpa, 2007

Tantra in Tibet: The Great Exposition of Secret Mantra

Tantra is Tibet consists of three parts published under the auspices of the Dalai Lama:The Great Exposition of Secret Mantra-Part I by Tsong-ka-pa is one of the principal classic texts on tantra.

Jeffrey Hopkins, 1987

Mantra Meditation: Change Your Karma with the Power of ...

The author of Healing Mantras presents a comprehensive introduction to the art of meditation in a book-and-CD set that encompasses dozens of mantras designed to help listeners clear space, remove obstacles, promote success, enhance health ...

Thomas Ashley-Farrand, 2010

Mantra Manual

The Mantra Manual Also Focusses On The Onstacles In The Sadhana And Suggest Ways On How To Remove Them Through Dealogue Exercises.

Som Ranchan, 2007

Mantra : 'Hearing the Divine In India and America

Mantra-in the form of prayers, rituals, and chants-permeates the practice of Indian religion in both temple and home settings. This book investigates the power of mantra to transform consciousness.

Harold G. Coward And David J. Goa, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MANTRA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term mantra is used in the context of the following news items.

Stay fit and live every day to the fullest: Harbhajan Singh's mantra for …

Stay fit and live every day to the fullest: Harbhajan Singh's mantra for success. Harbhajan Singh was included in the Indian ODI side on the tour ... «The Indian Express, Jul 15»

You are the masterpiece | The Asian Age

Editorial · Columnists · Mystic Mantra · Letters · Interview of the Week · Reporter's Diary · Debate · Home » Opinion » Mystic Mantra ... «The Asian Age, Jul 15»

ESPN returns to an old mantra: nobody is bigger than the four letters

This summer, ESPN will have parted ways with three of their most notable on-air personalities: Bill Simmons, Colin Cowherd, and Keith ... «Awful Announcing, Jul 15»

Chelsea - A Mantra for Falcao

Talk = Confidence = Movement = Goals appears to be the mantra, let`s hope it is a successful one! Use your social login to comment on front ... «Vitalfootball, Jul 15»

M Pharmaceutical Rebrands Under the Mantra "Better Health. Better …

July 20, 2015) - M Pharmaceutical (CSE: MQ) (OTCQB: MPHMF) (FSE: T3F1) has rebranded itself under the mantra "Better Health. Better Life. «Stockhouse, Jul 15»

The Drive: Traffic Mantra skit strikes chord for frustrated Twin Cities …

Williams said listener reaction was so strong that a second installment of “Traffic Minute Mantra” was produced for Friday's show. But it was not ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jul 15»

9 year old Ishant recites 'Mahamrityunjay Mantra'

Ishant was spotted reciting the 'Mahamrityunjay Mantra' on the set, which is known as one of the most difficult Sanskrit mantra, as a part of one ... «Times of India, Jul 15»

Paes, Sania perfected the winning mantra

As suspected, the Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha Committee report punishing two franchises and their officials for their notoriety in the Indian ... «The Hans India, Jul 15»

Uninspiring, uninteresting Hillary spouts Dems' mantra

When I listen to Hillary Clinton speak, as she did Monday at The New School in New York, outlining her “economic policy” should she become ... «Albuquerque Journal, Jul 15»

SinBad Vapors' mantra: Take a deep breath

SinBad Vapors' mantra: Take a deep breath. New e-cigs shop in Dixon boasts relaxing environment. Published: Friday, July 17, 2015 11:59 ... «SaukValley.com, Jul 15»