mantra

• Mot ou phrase que l'on répète souvent, généralement dans un contexte spirituel ou méditatif ; en sanskrit, désigne une formule sacrée ou un hymne poétique de la tradition védique.

A noun referring to a word or phrase that is repeated frequently, often used in a spiritual or meditative context; in Sanskrit, it denotes a sacred utterance or a poetic hymn from Vedic tradition.

1. Repeated phrase or sloganB2informal

   A word or phrase that is frequently repeated, often used as a guiding principle or to express a belief.

   Mantra (phrase répétée)

   • Her mantra is 'keep moving forward' no matter what.
   • The company's mantra focuses on innovation and customer satisfaction.
   • He repeated his mantra of hard work and dedication.

   Synonymesbywordcatchphrasechantformulamottorefrainshibbolethsloganwatchword

2. Sacred utterance in Hinduism and BuddhismB2formal

   A sacred word, sound, or phrase, often chanted during meditation or prayer, believed to have spiritual power.

   Mantra (énoncé sacré)

   • The monk chanted the ancient mantra during the ceremony.
   • Many people use the mantra 'Om' to focus their meditation.
   • In Vedic tradition, mantras are considered powerful tools for spiritual growth.

   Synonymeschanthymnincantationprayer