To begin with, what is a Mantra? Mantras are set of words taken from the scriptures or Names of God which are recited repetitiously using the medium of vocalization aided sometimes by the use a rosary beads, japa beads (mala). Contrary to some, mantras does not solely belong to one religion or sect but can be use generally regardless of his/her belief.
Mantras are not magic words or phrases as oppose to those who believe in magic (sorry for the pun), but are aids or means for one to link his spirit to the Divine Being, once the practitioner or the devotee reaches the peak of his meditation, the mantra or seed word ceases. It only comes back or shows itself, when the meditator loses track of his/her object of meditation due to distractions coming from without (e.g. external noise, itchiness feeling, or some negative feelings, etc.) Then, how does one benefit from it? The benefit itself lies in the constant repetition of the Names or attributes of God or a verse/verses from the scripture, such as "maranatha", "gate, gate, paragate, parasamgate bodhisattvha". The moment one gets accustomed to the word and the sound, the easier for him/her to reach the state of calmness which would lead him further deep into contemplation and thus, attain its object, which is God - a divine conversation with the Lord of Lords or just having a loving moments with our Creator. God bless. Shalom. Salam and Namaste!
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