Traditional Mantras
As regular readers will recall from our discussion of Power Mantras some time ago, a mantra is a word or phrase which is repeated as a spiritual practice in its own right, and the aim of using mantras is to focus your mind and at the same time develop a change in your awareness and personal energy field. We have previously provided instructions on how to create and use your own power mantras but many people like to use traditional mantras which have been used for thousands of years. So, for those of you who currently feel drawn to traditional mantras more than to modern ones, here is our hand-picked selection to get you started:
Om
This mantra (pronounced and sometimes spelled as Aum) is said to be the sound of the creative force which underlies the universe itself, and chanting it regularly can therefore help you to attune yourself to the natural order of things. Because it is a universal mantra, Om is popular among Law of Attraction workers and spiritual practitioners of many different traditions.
Om Mani Padme Hum
This mantra, which is from the Buddhist tradition, is associated with compassion and is often recommended by the Dalai Lama. If you want to develop more compassion for others as well as yourself then this mantra would be a perfect choice.
Om Tare Tuttare Ture Svaha
Another Buddhist mantra, this one is associated with Tara, a female Buddha. Chanting this mantra is said to have a number of benefits, including greater peace of mind and improvements in health.
Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna,
Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare,
Hare Rama, Hare Rama,
Rama Rama, Hare Hare
This famous mantra is chanted by devotees of the Hindu avatar Krishna as a way of expanding and enlightening consciousness.
Om Shrim Klim Maha Lakshmiyei Swaha
This mantra is devoted to Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of prosperity. As you might expect, it is most commonly used to attract financial abundance and prosperity, but the mantra itself can be used to help you prosper in other ways as well as financial.
There are literally thousands of other traditional mantras that can be used by those working with the Law of Attraction, but the five presented here cover most of the issues that the modern practitioner tends to be concerned with. Choose the one that resonates with you the most and try chanting it 108 times a day for 108 days (the number 108 is said to be very effective when working with traditional mantras). And of course, when you see that the mantra is helping you in your life you may continue using it for as long as you wish beyond that point. Some people chant a favourite mantra for a lifetime, and you may well decide to do the same!
