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Default 06-28-2006, 09:25 AM
Mantra is that which delivers the mind. Praying to Krishna before eating delivers the mind, so in some sense it can be seen as mantra. Vedic mantras have different criteria, such as bija, devata, rishi, chanda, etc.
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