Every tradition has a range of sounds and phrases that have been passed down for generations that are used as mantram. Some of the examples of mantram are listed below:
| Mantras |
Meaning |
Buddhist
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- All pervasive Jewel (Self) in the Lotus of the Heart
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Christian
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- My God and My All
- Maranatha
- Kyrie Eleison
- Christe Eleison
- Jesus or Load Jesus Christ
- Hail Mary or Ave Maria
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- St Francis of Assisi ’s Mantra
- Lord of the Heart (Aramaic)
- Lord have mercy or lord has risen
- Christ have mercy or Christ has risen
- Jesus Christ
- Mary Mother of Jesus
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Hindu
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- Rama
- Ram Ram Sri Ram
- Hare Rama Hare Krishna
- Om Namah Shivaya
- Om Shanti Shanti Shanti
- Om Prema
- So hum
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- Eternally pervasive joy
- Eternally pervasive joy
- Eternally pervasive joy ever present
- Invocation to beauty and fearlessness
- Invocation to eternal peace
- Invocation to unconditional love
- I am that Self within
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Jewish
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- Barukh Atah Adonoi
- Ribono Shel Olam
- Shalom
- Sheehena
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- Blessed are Thou O lord
- Lord of the Universe
- Peace
- Feminine aspect of God
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Sufi
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Native America
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Sikh
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- Ik Oankaar
- Oankaar
- Satnaam
- VaheGuru
- Har
- Sohum
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- One Unfolding Presence
- Unfolding Presence
- Unchanging Truth
- Wonder Inspiring Enlightener
- Ever Present
- I am in Thou, Thou is in me
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Guidelines in choosing a Mantra
Take your time and care in choosing a Mantra.
Avoid any words that may have negative connotation for you or evoke negative emotions.
Choose a Mantra that “feels” right or intuitive for you. Something that offers your support and strength.
Choose a Mantra that is compatible with your religious background or beliefs.
You may choose and try out a mantra for a short period of time, say, week or so.
Try the mantra by repeating it silently and see how it makes you feel.
