What are Mantra?Significance?

Answer 1

Mantra is Sanskrit word. It is expanded as - "Manah Trayate iti Mantra". Mantra is that which can liberate the Mind.

There are many kinds of mantras and each has their own Significance. It’s a very detailed Subject mater dealing with the effects of Sound Vibration.

The highest Significance of This Mantra is that, the Sound Vibration of the Name of God is Non Different for God Himself. In other words the Name of God has same potency as God himself.

So in this Degraded Age, Chanting of Mantras having God's Names is considered as the path of Perfection.

The maha Mantra or the Greatest of Mantra being
"Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Ram Hare Ram, Ram Ram Hare Hare."

Answer 2

A mantra is a religious syllable or poem, typically from the Sanskrit language. Their use varies according to the school and philosophy associated with the mantra. They are primarily used as spiritual conduits, words or vibrations that instill one-pointed concentration in the devotee. Other purposes have included religious ceremonies to accumulate wealth, avoid danger, or eliminate enemies. Mantras originated in India with Vedic Hinduism and were later adopted by Buddhists, Sikhs and Jains, now popular in various modern forms of spiritual practice which are loosely based on practices of these Eastern religions.

The Sanskrit word mantra- (m. मन्त्रः, also n. मन्त्रं) consists of the root man- "to think" (also in manas "mind") and the suffix -tra meaning, tool, hence a literal translation would be "instrument of thought". Mantras are interpreted to be effective as sound (vibration), to the effect that great emphasis is put on correct pronunciation (resulting in an early development of a science of phonetics in India). They are intended to deliver the mind from illusion and material inclinations. Chanting is the process of repeating a mantra.

Answer 3

A Mantra is a way of stilling the mind. Most of the day we are busy with our thoughts. Thoughts are basically the past that we carry with us throughout our daily lives that mutter and play mental movies and distract us to the point that we are not really experiencing the immediacy of life.

By using a Mantra in meditation the mind has something to focus on that keeps it quiet and helps to still discursive thinking. This helps to bring you into the moment. Eventually, you can let the Mantra drop and simply pay attention in your daily life. It sounds simple but it is difficult to master. Kind of like checkers.

Answer 4

My Mantra?
I tell myself over and over "Just breathe..."
When I was going through my divorce 7 yrs ago. I felt a lot of pain and isolation. When things became too much and I felt like I was going to lose my sanity I would say those words to myself. My way of telling myself to take it all one second at a time.
Now that my life is much better:) I use it now as a way to remind myself to slow down...not to let everything overwhelm me.
Don't know if that answers your question....

Answer 5

mantra are words with vibrations,
the world is filled with vibrations ans so if a mantra is pronounced the way it should be it will bring the desired result.

Answer 6

they are a tool for meditation by which you can concentrate without your knowing. you should recite short mantras as they will help you with effectiveness.

Answer 7

reepiting somesouds with or with out action atleast for ones own satisfaction

Answer 8

click this link.. it will tell you..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantra

Answer 9

concentrating (focusing) our mind towards something with a positive thinking (belif)

Answer 10

AAAOOOHHHMMM, just because.