Questions tagged [mantras]
A sacred utterance in praise of a god which is believed to have spiritual power in Hinduism, especially used for divinely revealed verses of the Vedas.
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Why do chanting malas have 108+1 beads?
I have often heard that the number 108 has a special significance in the Vedic culture; when mantras are chanted using beads, it is done in a cycle of 108 times. And when 108 times are completed, the ...
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Identification and souce of this mantra about sati in this Bengali movie 'Antarjali Jatra' (The voyage beyond)?
Mantra chanting timestamped
About Film: Antarjali Jatra, based on a story by Kamal Kumar Majumdar, is set in 1832, just after sati was abolished in Bengal, later adapted into a critically acclaimed ...
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Daily Pooja Mantra chanting
Namaskar.
I read an article that says we should never chant any mantra unless we receive Guru initiation, including Hanuman Chalisa.
In case of mispronounciation, there might be deva dosha and the ...
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What are the most important mantras/hymn, stotrams and chants for Ram and Krishna?
My parents tell me that Nama Ramayanam (Shuddha-Bramha) is by far the most important hymn for pleasing and worshipping Sri Ram.
What are some other hymns, mantras and stotrams dedicated to Shri Ram ...
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Why Gaudiya Vaishnavas chant the Mahamantra from oppsite direction?
Gaudiya Vaishnavas consider the following 16-word mantra as the Mahamantra and always chant it.
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna
Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama
Rama Rama Hare Hare
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Effect of sound on nature [closed]
Are there any Studies or research on the effect of sound (MANTRA/BIJMANTRA) on human beings, or living beings? Can they be used for the treatment of diseases?
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What are some ways to increase confidence and become mentally strong?
Are there any mantra/strota to gain confidence and mental stability
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What is the Bṛihat-sāma of Sama Veda that the Lord Shree Krishna mentions in BG 11.35 and where can I find it.?
I am looking for this hymn cited by the Lord Shree Krishna. This is not Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, since it is linked to the Yajurveda.
Please, help me, I am looking for this.:
बृहत्साम तथा साम्नां गा...
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Is it possible for humans to attain the power to display Vishvaroopa (cosmic form)of their own through any Yoga , Mantra or Tantra Sadhana?
Is it possible for humans to attain the power to display a cosmic form through any particular Yoga, Tantra or Mantra sadhana?
What do different scriptures and philosophies say about it? It's ...
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Can we chant nama to benefit others?
This is a bit of a basic question, but can we chant and broadcast the benefit to others? For example, can one chant the name of Rama and give the spiritual and material benefits to another instead of ...
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Extra terrestrial origin of Indians
Kunti called upon Indra, Vayu, Yama,to beget a child using Durvasa's Mantra.
What was the mantra, and have any other mantras been used in a similar way since the times of Mahabharat?
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Does any scriptures discuss any other mantras besides the Shiva Panchakshara mantra that do not require diksha or initiation?
Skanda Puran - Verses 3.3.1.20 and Verse 3.3.1.21 - Brāhma-khaṇḍa->Brahmottar-khad->Chapter 1 clearly states the glory of the Shiva Panchakshar mantr as follows -
तस्मात्सर्वप्रदो मंत्रः सोऽयं ...
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What is the purpose of mantra Diksha?
What will happen if we get mantra Diksha from any renowned organisation and chant it repeatedly with devotion and heart. Will I be able to experience Saguna Brahman , Kali, shiva , Ganesha Kartikeya ...
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Science behind mantras
What is the science behind the working of mantras and strotams ?
Assuming god to be dual, especially , how is it possible for god to understand human emotion and respond to that. How is the chanting ...
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What is the meaning of namaha in mantra
I want to meditate on the meaning of a mantra. And most mantras consist of namaha at the end. I have heard it means “I bow down to”. Is it the accurate meaning that I should meditate upon or does ...
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