“Mantram repetition” is the practice of silently repeating a short, self-selected sacred word or phrase representing the highest power we can conceive, whether we call it God, the ultimate reality, or the Self within. The concept comes from the Sanskrit term “mantra” (which is commonly - and mistakenly - used in the West to mean anything that’s repeated). Repeating words or prayers can be found in nearly every culture and tradition.

 

As a mantram is repeated silently in the mind at any time or any place, over and over throughout the day or night, it serves to train attention for slowing down thoughts and improving concentration. Slowing down and one-pointed attention support the practice of mantram repetition and together, all three tools assist in raising one’s awareness of being in a hurry and multi-tasking.  All three tools work together synergistically to bring us into the present moment.

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Mantrams have spiritual associations and when repeated silently, continually, throughout the day or night, mantram repetition helps one to:​

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• Focus attention

• Slow thinking for mental clarity, increased awareness

• Interrupt the stress response

• Produce a mental change in the person who repeats it

• Tap into one's inner spiritual resource

• Transform consciousness

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