mantra
intermediateB2/ˈmæntrə/ · man-tra
A sacred sound, word, or phrase that is repeated in meditation or prayer.
Meanings
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
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.
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💡 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.