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Meaning of mantra
A word or sound repeated to help with meditation or spiritual growth
Etymology of mantra
The word "mantra" originates from Sanskrit, where "man-" means "to think" and "-tra" means "tool" or "instrument", thus a mantra is a tool for thinking or a means of controlling the mind
Historically, mantras were used in Hinduism and Buddhism as sacred sounds or words believed to have spiritual power and used in meditation and rituals
Synonyms
slogan
phrase
chant
incantation
invocation
spell
charm
jingle
rhyme
saying
expression
refrain
motto
maxim
aphorism
adage
proverb
quotation
passage
verse
hymn
psalm
canticle
litany
prayer
formula
creed
doctrine
dogma
tenet
precept
principle
concept
idea
notion
theme
motif
leitmotif
watchword
battle cry
rallying cry
catchphrase
byword
shibboleth
Definitions
- A word or sound that is believed to have spiritual power, repeated as an aid to meditation or invocation
- * A phrase or proposition that is repeated as a slogan or maxim
Usage Examples
- The yoga instructor guided the class through a series of poses, repeating a soothing mantra to help them focus
- * The company's mantra is "innovation and excellence", which they strive to embody in all their products and services