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.

MAN

TRAI

MANTRA

TANTRA SHASTRA mantras are vedic in origin MANTRA sound dimension YANTRA form dimension
MANTRA SOUND

TANTRA
YANTRA VISUALS

Mnanaat ayte #it m>,

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)

zBd gu[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
person

environment

Benefits of mantra
Continuous chanting enhances the persons 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)

Vyasa Pushpanjali
Prayers - at the beginning of the occasion
Slokas gita Bhajans emotion culture invoke intensify

diffuse (ex Rama bhajan) Patriotism about the nation

Opening prayer
` sh navvtu,
sh naE un, sh vIy krvavhE, tejiSvnavxItmStu ma ivi;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

tSy vack> [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 shanti shanti shanti

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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