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The mantras

Definition
Mantra is derived from two sanskrit root word
MAN - to think/manas
TRAI - to protect
Whatever one thinks will be protected from ills and evils/ a tool to protect or save ourselves.

TANTRA SHASTRAmantras are vedic in originMANTRA – sound dimensionYANTRA – form dimension

MnanaatÇayte#it mÙ>,That which uplifts by constant repetition is a mantra.
One which gives happiness or calmness to the mind is called mantra .
MANTRA – formula, a collection of letters of words with or without meaning
The special collection of sounds and sacred words handed down by spiritual teachers. (cosmic mind)

zBdgu[km! Aakazm!,
Where there is space there is sound . (pancabutas)
Anything we chant A U M each one has a different frequency.
When two frequencies match there is resonance .
Body has got natural frequency. When the frequency of our chanting matches with our body frequency, there will be resonance. This slightest vibration creates a soothing effect in our body which ultimately calms our mind.
To attain this one has to chant continuously.

Mantras are repeated in three different ways -------
Loudly – which removes the tamas factor
Using lips – no sound
Manasika – improves concentration

Types of mantras
SIDDHA MANTRA
SHANTI MANTRA

SHANTI MANTRAS/PEACE CHANTING
To invoke the power of peace
Bliss
Over all well – being
To establish dharma

Benefits of mantra
Continuous chanting – enhances the person’s health and well being.
Increases positive vibration and to spread throughout the body.
Purification of mind.
Helps in group dynamics
To keep the mind focused
Helps in meditation – multiple thoughts into single thoughts

Style of chanting
Savitra – normal
Anudatta – below/low
Udatta – above /higher
(ex – musician)

VyasaPushpanjali
Prayers - at the beginning of the occasion
Slokas – gita
Bhajans – emotion culture invoke – intensify – diffuse (ex – Rama bhajan)
Patriotism – about the nation

Opening prayer
` shnavvtu,
shnaEÉun´…,
shvIy¡ krvavhE,
tejiSvnavxItmStu ma iviÖ;avhE.
` zaiNt> zaiNt> zaiNt>

` mantra & yantra( man . Up)
pranava mantra - first sound
It is a sacred symbol
It is chanted at the commencement of all prayers
It compromises of three syllables – A U M
Vedic philosophers – equated OM with God

tSyvack> à[v>, p.y.s 27
AUM is the word denoting God
Three states of existence and experience.
Conscious – subconscious – unconscious
Jagrat – swapna – sushupti
Waking – dream – deep sleep
Objective – subjective – non experience
Past – present - future

meaning
May the god protect us both
May He take pleasure in both
May we be courageous together
May spiritual knowledge shine in our front
May we not hate anyone

Om shantishantishanti

KINDS OF PAINS
ADHYATMIKA
Psychophysical causes (mental & bodily pains)
ADHIBHAUTIKA
Natural causes (like men, beast, birds & thorns)
ADHIDAIVIKA
(planets, elemental agencies, ghosts )
Supernatural causes

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concept of mantra.pptx

by Shama on May 14, 2010

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