What is a Mantra? Recently, yoga and meditation have started to become a systematic part of our daily lives. Words and phrases like “what is a mantra” and other terms have flooded search engines and social media. Essentially, a mantra consists of repetitive words, phrases, or sounds that help us easily transition into the subconscious and send energetic vibrations throughout our being.
But what exactly is a mantra in more detail? What effect does it have, and how can it help us in our daily lives? Let’s look at the answers below.
What is a Mantra?
A mantra is a sound, phrase, or word that we repeat either aloud or mentally, usually during meditation. This sound penetrates the subconscious and manages to influence the energetic vibrations of our existence. In yoga, mantras are chanted in Sanskrit. The etymology of the word is also interesting, where “man-” means “to think” and “-tra” means “to protect” or “to free from bondage.” In Kundalini yoga, most mantras are recited in Gurmukhi (guru-mukh), which means “from the mouth of the guru.”
What effects do Mantras Have?
Mantras are quite powerful and influence us in many ways. Among these effects are:
We gain greater concentration
A common phenomenon during meditation, especially if we are beginners, is that we easily lose concentration and our minds start wandering with various thoughts. The mantra helps us stay focused on our meditation and avoid making various “irrelevant” thoughts.
We release our emotions
Emotions that we have not accepted or have suppressed at any moment in our lives act on the subconscious and affect our desires and reactions in the present. At the same time, they influence our thought and behavior patterns. Incorporating mantras into our meditations is a great way to accept and release all our suppressed emotions, get in better touch with our true selves, and start expressing what we truly think and feel.
We change the way we interact with the environment around us
The vibrations sent by mantras can change our molecular structure. Each sound has its own vibration and therefore has a different effect. Our thoughts, emotions, actions, and the stimuli we receive from the environment can affect our psyche and vibrations. For example, music can make us feel joy, sadness, or even relaxation. Mantras are designed in such a way that they influence the experience we gain through subtle vibrations that enter the deeper layers of our existence. This, in turn, affects how we perceive and interact with the stimuli we receive from the world and the environment around us.
We attract what we want more easily
We humans are more powerful than we think. Everything we want to achieve and acquire lies within us. If we desire to experience certain emotions and situations but are unable to do so, it is because we have not aligned with the specific vibration. For example, if we want to have more love in our lives and do not have it, it means we are not attuned to vibrations that attract love. With mantra prayers, we manage to align ourselves with the vibration we desire and start attracting what we wish to acquire.
What is the Mantra OM
OM (or AUM) is the most widespread mantra in the Western world. It is the fundamental sacred universal sound. It is a sound that helps anyone meditating to connect with the Whole and purify their mind from all obstacles. According to the Vedas, OM is one of the first sounds of the universe and the hum of cosmic energy. In ancient Sanskrit, it consists of the following letters:
- A: Represents consciousness when we are “awake.”
- U: Represents the stage of dreams, thoughts, and memories.
- M: Represents the stage when we are in deep sleep without dreams. Essentially, it signifies the ultimate union with the universe.
When we chant OM aloud, we feel its vibration like a wave. This vibration gradually dissolves, symbolizing the transience of consciousness.
How vibrations affect us in daily life
Generally, it is not only mantras that affect our vibrations. The vibrations created by our thoughts also generate emotional vibrations. These emotional vibrations, in turn, create physical vibrations. In this way, sensations in the body are also created.
How vibrations relate to blockages
Indeed, the vibrations we mentioned above are directly related to what we call blockages. Specifically, when we refer to blockages in either the physical or energetic body, we are essentially talking about points or areas where a vibration is not aligned with the others. For example, there might be areas that vibrate faster or slower compared to the rest. This misalignment hinders the harmonious flow of vital energy. As a result, various physical and psychological symptoms appear.
Mantras are sounds, phrases, and words that help us easily access the subconscious and send vibrations throughout our entire being. Mantras, along with various energy therapies, can aid in better regulating vibrations and restoring healthy, balanced energy and quality of life.
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