In the Sanskrit language 'Man' refers
to 'manas' - the mind (from where we get the English word 'mind') and 'tra'
means 'to free' or 'to liberate'. Wikipedia: "A mantra is a sound,
syllable, word, or group of words that is considered capable of creating
spiritual transformation". The word 'maha' means great, so the maha-mantra
is seen as the Great Mantra for Deliverance.
The
maha-mantra is generally written in simple English as: Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna,
Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare / Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare.
According to tradition, this mantra is a way of communicating with Krishna, the
supreme intelligent force in the universe. It is said that Krishna is attracted
to bhakti (devotional love), and higher qualities can be revealed in the heart
of one who chants with attention, sincerity, love and determination.
The mantra can be sung along with musical instruments (kirtan), can be chanting softly on wooden prayer beads (japa), or can be meditated upon in the mind (manasa).
The mantra can be sung along with musical instruments (kirtan), can be chanting softly on wooden prayer beads (japa), or can be meditated upon in the mind (manasa).
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