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A '''mantra''' (Sanskrit मन्त्र&nbsp;– manas&nbsp;– mind, consciousness, soul + tra, trayate&nbsp;– to free; "liberating the mind, consciousness, soul, atma from repeated birth and death") is a [[sanskrit]] (sometimes&nbsp;– in other languages, especially in buddhism and other religions outside India) sound, syllable, word, or group of words (usually starting with word [[Aum|ॐ (Aum, Om)]], which is itself the most famous mantra) that is considered capable of "creating transformation" (cf. [[spiritual transformation]]).<ref>Feuerstein, G. ''The Deeper Dimension of Yoga''. Shambala Publications, Boston, MA. 2003.</ref> Its use and type varies according to the school and philosophy associated with the mantra.<ref>{{cite web |title=What is a Mantra? |url=http://www.meditationden.com/questions/what-is-a-mantra/ |publisher=Meditationden.com |date= |accessdate= }}</ref>

Mantras ([[Devanāgarī]] मन्त्र) originated in the [[Historical Vedic religion|Vedic tradition]] of [[Indian subcontinent|India]], becoming an essential part of the Sikh and [[Hinduism|Hindu]] tradition and a customary practice within [[Buddhism|Buddh]] and [[Jainism]].

Mantra japa was a concept of the Vedic sages that incorporates mantras as one of the main forms of [[Puja (Hinduism)|puja]], or worship, whose ultimate end is seen as [[moksha]]/liberation. Essentially, mantra japa means repetition of mantra,<ref>A Dictionary of Hinduism, Margaret and James Stutley (Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers) 2002, p.126</ref> and it has become an established practice of all Hindu streams, from the various Yoga to Tantra. It involves repetition of a mantra over and over again, usually in cycles of auspicious numbers (in multiples of three), the most popular being [[108 (number)|108]]. For this reason, Hindu [[Japa mala|malas]] (bead necklaces) developed, containing 108 beads and a head bead (sometimes referred to as the '[[Mount Meru (Mythology)|meru]]', or '[[guru]]' bead). The devotee performing japa using his/her fingers counts each bead as he/she repeats the chosen mantra. Having reached 108 repetitions, if he/she wishes to continue another cycle of mantras, the devotee must turn the mala around without crossing the head bead and repeat. The devotee needs to have good concentration to attain the full benefits of mantra.  

===Some Hindu and Jain mantras===

 

 

''Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayāt, (Om)''<ref>Meditation and Mantras, p.75</ref>

{{lang|sa|तमसोमा ज्योतिर् गमय ।}}

{{lang|sa|मृत्योर्मामृतं गमय ॥}}

{{IAST|Oṁ śhānti śhānti śhāntiḥ}} ({{IAST|[[Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upaniṣad]]}} 1.3.28)(it is true words)

From ignorance, lead me to truth;

From darkness, lead me to light;

[[Om]] peace, peace, peace

</poem></blockquote>

The [[Navkar Mantra]] or Namokar Mantra is the supreme Jain mantra and the fundamental [[prayer]] in Jainism which can be recited at any time of the day. While praying by reciting this mantra, the devotee bows with respect to Arihantas, Siddhas(liberated souls), spiritual leaders (Acharyas), teachers (Upadhyayas) and all the monks. This worships the virtues of all the supreme spiritual people instead of just worshipping one particular person. It is important to note that the Navkar/Namokar Mantra does not mention the names of even Tirthankaras and Siddhas. At the time of recitation, a Jain devotee remembers their virtues and tries to emulate them. In this mantra Jains bow down to these supreme spiritual personalities, and therefore, it is also called Namokar Mantra. The Digamber Jain believe the starting 5 lines is the original Mantra whereas, Shewtambars believe the Nine Line... The Rest Four lines as per Digambers are the advantages or the description of the Mantra. This Mantra is called the King of Mantras. According to Jain Text, all Mantra in the world came from this Mantra hence, this is also called Mahamantra. The Jains in this mantra bows to the Five Teachers, hence it is also called Panch- Parmesthi mantra. It is said that if someone recites this mantra, no celestial, and any mantra, tantra can affect him i.e., it saves and wins over all other Mantra, hence it is also called Aparajit Mantra. It is also mentioned in the books that Namokar Mantra has no beginning and no end, no one creates it and no one in the world can destroy it hence this is also called Anadhi-Nidhan Mantra.

Why Namokar Mantra is called king of all other mantra is because "OM" came from Namokar mantra. If we break OM, it is Arihant(A), Ashariri Siddh(A), Aacharya(AA), Upadhyay(U), Muni(M) i.e., A+A+AA+U+M= AUM =OM. Every Mantra other than Namokar uses OM like in Hindu, Sikh, Buddha mantra which is originally came from Namokar Mantra hence it is called the King of all Mantra. It can recited anywhere, any how, in any sense, when you are in danger or in home, or sleeping, or resting, or sitting, or standing, or while listening, while you are eating, bathing or anything, just you need to have clean heart, i.e., your thoughts must be clean and you must have faith in it. It has the power to save from any diseases, any suffering, anything, anywhere, any how.

====Shanti mantra====

: – Black[[krishna]] [[Yajurveda]] [[Taittiriya Upanishad]] 2.2.2

 

 

 

 

 

'' {{IAST|Sarve bhavantu sukhinaḥ}}''