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mantra

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/ˈmæntrə/ · man-tra

A sacred sound, word, or phrase that is repeated in meditation or prayer.

Meanings

nounformal

A sacred sound, word, or phrase that is repeated in meditation or prayer.

ایک مقدس آواز، لفظ یا عبارت جو مراقبہ یا دعا میں دہرائی جاتی ہے۔

مَنْترا

mantra

Synonyms

chantincantationsayingنغمہدعائیہآیت

Antonyms

silenceneglectdisregardخاموشینظراندازلاپرواہی

Common Collocations

  • mantra for meditation
  • spiritual mantra
  • mantra chanting

Example Sentences

The mantra was repeated during the meditation session.

مراقبے کے سیشن کے دوران منترا دہرایا گیا۔

Muraqbay ke session ke doran mantra dahraaya gaya.

He believes that the positive mantra can change his life.

وہ یقین رکھتا ہے کہ مثبت منترا اس کی زندگی بدل سکتا ہے۔

Woh yaqeen rakhta hai ke musbat mantra is ki zindagi badal sakta hai.

Many people use mantras to help them focus.

بہت سے لوگ توجہ مرکوز کرنے میں مدد کے لئے منتروں کا استعمال کرتے ہیں۔

Boht se log tawajjo markooz karne mein madad ke liye mantron ka istemal karte hain.

Easily Confused With

mantra vs. mantra:The term is used in different contexts but generally refers to the same concept of a repeated phrase or sound.

Word Family

mantric
adjectiveمنتراتی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a mantra as a 'mental tool' for peace and focus.

Imagine someone sitting in stillness, repeating a calming phrase.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

پہچانتے ہیں تو خیال آتا ہے، ہر منترا میں تیرے رنگ کی بچھڑتی خوشبو ہے۔

Pehchante hain to khayal aata hai, har mantra mein tere rang ki bichharati khushboo hai.

When recognized, it comes to mind, every mantra carries the fragrance of your colors.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ایک دعا سے سب کچھ ممکن ہے۔

Aik dua se sab kuch mumkin hai.

Everything is possible with a prayer.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Sanskrit "मन्त्र (mantra)" — sacred thought or sound

First known use: circa 19th century

The word 'mantra' originated from the Sanskrit language, where it combines the root 'man' (to think) and 'tra' (tool or instrument). It has been used historically in Hindu and Buddhist traditions to denote sacred sounds or phrases for meditation and spiritual practice.