mantra
/ˈmæntrə/
noun
- A word or phrase that is repeated often, especially as a way to focus the mind or as a belief that someone keeps stating.
- The company's mantra of 'customer first' was repeated in every meeting.
- Her personal mantra is 'stay positive and work hard.'
- He chanted a calming mantra during his morning meditation.
- A sacred word, sound, or phrase used in Hinduism and Buddhism to aid concentration during meditation or prayer.
- Many people believe that chanting a mantra can bring inner peace.
- In yoga class, we repeated a Sanskrit mantra to help clear our minds.
- The monk taught us the mantra 'Om Mani Padme Hum' for our meditation session.
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