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[[File:Mantras caved into rock in Tibet.jpg|225px|thumb|right|In [[Tibet]], many [[Buddhist]]s carve mantras into rocks as a form of devotion]] |
[[File:Mantras caved into rock in Tibet.jpg|225px|thumb|right|In [[Tibet]], many [[Buddhist]]s carve mantras into rocks as a form of devotion]] |
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In [[Hinduism]] and [[Hindu mythology]], '''Mantra''' means a group of words. There are many such groups of words. Some mantras have meanings. However, there are many mantras which are just [[syllable]]s, with or without any [[word]]s. Such mantras do not carry meanings. From the ancient times, [[Hindu]]s, as well as in many cases, texts of [[Buddhism]] and [[Jainism]] contain many mantras. |
In [[Hinduism]] and [[Hindu mythology]], '''Mantra''' means a group of words. There are many such groups of words. Some mantras have meanings. However, there are many mantras which are just [[syllable]]s, with or without any [[word]]s. Such mantras do not carry meanings. From the ancient times, [[Hindu]]s, as well as in many cases, texts of [[Buddhism]] and [[Jainism]] contain many mantras. |
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Traditionally, people associate the mantras with various powers. However, it is more a matter of individual faith and experience than a fact of [[science]]. |
Traditionally, people associate the mantras with various powers. However, it is more a matter of individual faith and experience than a fact of [[science]]. |
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The earliest examples of mantras are many hymns and verses of [[Veda]]s. People read them aloud. They thought that by doing so they would get the blessings of the gods and other beings. The system continued in Hindu practices of worship and meditation. Even now, many Hindus believe in the power of mantras to gain health and wealth. Mantras may form part of worship or people may simply recite them loudly or slowly. Some time no recitation may take place, and the person would just think of the mantra silently for long time. |
The earliest examples of mantras are many hymns and verses of [[Veda]]s. People read them aloud. They thought that by doing so they would get the blessings of the gods and other beings. The system continued in Hindu practices of [[worship]] and [[meditation]]. Even now, many Hindus believe in the power of mantras to gain [[health]] and [[wealth]]. Mantras may form part of worship or people may simply recite them loudly or slowly. Some time no recitation may take place, and the person would just think of the mantra silently for long time. |
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Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend (ISBN |
Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend ({{ISBN|0-500-51088-1}}) by Anna Dallapiccola |
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Latest revision as of 21:37, 14 June 2024
In Hinduism and Hindu mythology, Mantra means a group of words. There are many such groups of words. Some mantras have meanings. However, there are many mantras which are just syllables, with or without any words. Such mantras do not carry meanings. From the ancient times, Hindus, as well as in many cases, texts of Buddhism and Jainism contain many mantras.
Traditionally, people associate the mantras with various powers. However, it is more a matter of individual faith and experience than a fact of science.
The earliest examples of mantras are many hymns and verses of Vedas. People read them aloud. They thought that by doing so they would get the blessings of the gods and other beings. The system continued in Hindu practices of worship and meditation. Even now, many Hindus believe in the power of mantras to gain health and wealth. Mantras may form part of worship or people may simply recite them loudly or slowly. Some time no recitation may take place, and the person would just think of the mantra silently for long time.
References
[change | change source]Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend (ISBN 0-500-51088-1) by Anna Dallapiccola https://vedic7.blogspot.com/2022/12/mantras.html Archived 2022-12-13 at the Wayback Machine
