Guest guest Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Dear Friends, Mantras originated at the time of India`s Vedic Religion. The word' Mantra' belongs to Samskrit language, but it is now being used in English language to mean various things, just as words like Guru from Samskrit and Jungal from Hindi are also used in English Language. That which protects on account of it being repeated is called Mantra. Mananaat Trayate iti Mantrah. It is said that mantras can excite the emotions and give suggestions to the mind. Mantras have influence and effect on both the one who chants and the those who listen to them. Ramana Maharishi says, repetition of the mantras , with attention directed to the source of the sound, completely engages the mind. This source is not only in the vocal chords alone, but also the idea of the sound is in the mind, whose source is the Self. Thus the practice of Mantra repetition is a means of getting in touch with our Self. Mantra is a sort of ladder in spiritual evolution. Mantras are used in worship, rituals, for purification, healing etc. etc. (To be continued) G.Balasubramanian Everyone is raving about the all-new Mail beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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