What is Mantra

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enabling you to reach deeper into consciousness.A mantra is a mystical sound or

combination of sounds which wereoriginally heard mystically by the sages in

their deep states ofsamadhi.The sages passed on these powerful sounds to

theirdisciples. As their disciples chanted the words, the power, themajesty and

the magic of the mantra brought them into those higherstates of consciousness

experienced by their guru. Thus, it isimportant that a mantra given by a guru,

be a mantra that he hasused and experienced.Mantra is a mystical formula, a

metaphysical formula, utilized toinduce certain spiritual states of

consciousness, when intensely anddevoutly chanted.The efficiency of a mantra is

dependent upon boththe spiritual awareness of the guru that gave the mantra, and

thesound vibration innate within the mantra itself, and the student'sability to

concentrate.Each mantra has a particular intonation or

sound pattern. Theknowledge of the use of mantra (mantra-vidya), is one of the

deepestsecrets of yoga sciences.The word mantra also means 'thought form'. It

is the science ofthought forms and knowledge of how to crystallize those

thought-forms in the physical world. Ultimately, all things in the universeare

thought-forms from the consciousness of Reality.For mantra to be effective, it

is necessary to be combined withkriya and bhakti. These three are essential.

Mantra is theactivation of the thought-form; kriya is the mental and

externalaction consistent with that thought-form; and bhakti is the

properattitude (devotion) with which to crystallize these eventsharmoniously

into your life. It is not enough to merely bring thingsand events into life,

they must be brought into life surely,swiftly, and most harmoniously.There are

four main types of mantra. These are,1. Vedic mantras2. Upanishadic

mantras3. Tantric mantras4. Puranic mantrasVedic mantras are mantras that are

found within the Veda, the basicancient scriptures of India. Upanishadic

mantras are found in theUpanishads.Tantric mantras are found in Tantra texts,

and thePuranic mantras are found in the Puranas.The Vedic mantras areconsidered

to be the most sacred, while the Puranic mantras areconsidered to be least

sacred.All mantras, however, are effectiveand efficient in producing their

given results.Each main division of mantra are divided into three

subdivisions.These are 1) sattvic, 2) rajasic, and 3) tamasic.1. Sattvic

mantras have the innate power to produce wisdom,illumination, compassion, or

any major attribute of God-consciousness.2. Rajasic mantras are those chanted

to produce children, wealth,worldly success, and the like.3. Tamasic mantras

are used to invoke lower forces from the

astralplane. Tamasic mantras are like words-of-power used to invoke

forcesthrough ceremony.Philosophically and psychologically speaking, you should

practiceonly one mantra until the mantra releases its potency. The mantrashould

be given at the right moment, to the right person, with theright mental

attitude, to produce the right spiritual effect. Amantra that is given in such

a way is called a guru mantra, a mantragiven by s spiritual preceptor.The

chanting of many different mantras at the same time can produceconfusion.

Therefore, if you do not have a guru mantra, it issuggested that you listen to

a number of mantras and choose foryourself one which is most harmonious with

your inner soul. Uponchoosing that special mantra, chant it, and give it

emphasis. Thismantra is then called your ishta-mantra, or the mantra of

yourchoice.========

 

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