Mantra
(noun)
- A word or sound repeated to aid concentration in meditation.
- A word or phrase repeated often or at regular intervals, such as a slogan or catchphrase.
Origin:
From sanskrit मन्त्र (mantra, "sacred text, counsel, prayer"), from मन्त्रना (mantranā, "to advise, to counsel").
Examples:
- The yoga teacher gave them a mantra to repeat during their meditation.
- The mantra "om" is considered to be the most sacred in Hinduism.
- The candidate"s campaign mantra was "Make America Great Again".
- The company"s mantra is "customer first" and they are always willing to go the extra mile to satisfy their customers.
- The mantra "peace and love" was a common phrase during the counterculture movement of the 1960s.