Mantras are words or phrases that are chanted out loud or internally as objects of meditation. Often these mantras are associated with particular Buddhist figures, whose qualities can be cultivated by the repetition of the relevant mantra.

Mantra meditation predates Buddhism, probably by hundreds of years. The origins of mantras go back at least to the Vedic tradition that preceded the Buddha, where mantras were used as incantations to influence, or even to control, the gods.

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What word do we use as mantra for a beginners?



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A Mantra is a grouping of sound vibrations which have an effect on the mental and psychic consciousness. Although traditionally given by a Guru, in the absence of a Guru, the practitioner may choose his mantra. An important criterion for mantra selection is that it must appeal to the mind fully when spoken verbally.

Mantra chanting creates powerful vibrations which are said to be directed to the right "chakras" to attract divine forces. This process is said to mysteriously heal the spiritual, physical & psychological body. It is important that when the mantra is chanted, the words and their rhythm must be enjoyed and one must surrender oneself to this experience.

Mantras do not have any specific meaning. Their power lies not in the meaning of the word but through the vibratory effects of the sound that they produced when spoken verbally or mentally.

In fact, a Mantra should not be confused with religion. Just because a mantra refers to a Hindu God, it does not mean that it cannot be said by a Christian. Also, a Mantra should not be translated as this has the effect of altering the sound vibrations wherein lies the strength of the Mantra.

Repetition of a Mantra forms the basis of Mantra Meditation. Mantras for spiritual evolution should be practiced for a fixed amount of time each day. Repeating a mantra too much may not be right for sensitive or psychic people as it may affect them adversely. Generally, if you repeat a mantra for about 10 minutes every day, then, within a few days you will know whether the vibrations feel right for you.
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Some of the Hindu mantras are used by repeating the mantra 108 times as a meditation. They have a string of beads a little like a rosary called a Mahla. The first bead is held and the mantra is said (either internally or voiced) then the next bead is held and the mantra repeated and so on until all 108 beast have been used and the mantra repeated 108 times.

The mantras can be equally as powerful when they are sung and this is very common. This in itself can be a form of meditation. It is said that simply listening to the mantras can have a beneficial and healing effect.

I personally love to hear and sing along with the mantras. There are some really good renditions of mantras available on youtube if you want to check them out.

I put together a playlist of some of my favorite mantras here:
YouTube - Mantra Playlist.
but if you just do a search for 'mantra' you will get loads.