mantra — meaning in English

English meaning

• mantra noun A word or phrase repeated during meditation or prayer to aid focus.

Senses

mantra is used for these senses in English:

• mantra (Hinduism) The hymn portions of the Vedas; any passage of these used as a prayer. [from 1808]
• mantra (originally, Hinduism) A phrase repeated to assist concentration during meditation. [from 1956]
• mantra (by extension) A slogan or phrase often repeated.

mantra — full definition

1. noun A word or phrase repeated during meditation or prayer to aid focus.
2. noun A slogan or saying repeated so often it becomes a guiding principle.

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