A mantra is a word, sound, or phrase repeated to focus the mind and support meditation. It comes from Sanskrit and is used in Hindu, Buddhist, and Sikh practice, with Om as the best known example. Mantras can be spoken aloud, whispered, or repeated silently.
Why It Matters
A single mantra gives a restless mind something to rest on. It is one of the easiest ways to begin meditating.
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