mantra

Definitions

1. The hymn portions of the Vedas; any passage of these used as a prayer.
   Hinduism
2. A phrase repeated to assist concentration during meditation.
3. A slogan or phrase often repeated.
   broadly

Equivalents

Examples

“This mantra is also known as Guru Mantra or Savitri Mantra. The mention⟳ of Gayatri Mantra is found in all the four Vedas where its essence has been explained repeatedly. The Rig Veda, the oldest of the Vedic scriptures, has mentioned about […]”

“However, the five-syllable mantra is unique, for according to Kukai, it unleashes the power of emptiness already impregnated in each letter as a primeval episode of the Dharmakaya's cosmic meditation in which he created all sorts of mantras […]”

“The pre-match mantra from the Scotland camp may have⟳ been of it not being a “must win⟳” game but that fooled no-one, Poland’s win⟳ in Georgia earlier last⟳ night simply crystallised how vital it was for the Scots not to lose⟳ any more ground at this stage⟳ of an intensely competitive campaign.”

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