mantra
or man·tram
Hinduism. a word or formula, as from the Veda, chanted or sung as an incantation or prayer.
an often repeated word, formula, or phrase, often a truism: If I hear the “less is more” mantra one more time, I'll scream.
Origin of mantra
1Other words from mantra
- mantric, adjective
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How to use mantra in a sentence
This is a collection of mantrams sung during the sacrifices to the gods, that is to say, to the elements.
From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan | Helena Pretrovna BlavatskyA sheep being produced, mantrams (prayers) were recited over it.
Castes and Tribes of Southern India | Edgar ThurstonOn each of these days, mantrams are supposed to be repeated a thousand times.
Castes and Tribes of Southern India | Edgar ThurstonReference has been made (p. 180) to mantrams carved on stone pillars.
Omens and Superstitions of Southern India | Edgar ThurstonThe Kurumba does his best to remove the malady by repeating various mantrams (magical formulæ).
Castes and Tribes of Southern India | Edgar Thurston
British Dictionary definitions for mantra
/ (ˈmæntrə, ˈmʌn-) /
Hinduism any of those parts of the Vedic literature which consist of the metrical psalms of praise
Hinduism Buddhism any sacred word or syllable used as an object of concentration and embodying some aspect of spiritual power
Origin of mantra
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