A mantra may be defined as a sacred utterance, consisting of a single or group of sounds, syllables, words or phonemes. One of the best known and loved of all mantras is Om Mani Padme Hum. Its six syllables roughly translate to:

Om – “hail”, a sacred sound 

Mani – jewel or bead

Padme – lotus flower

Hum – the embodiment of enlightenment

This mantra is considered to be at the very heart of the concept of bodhisattva, Avalokiteswara, defining him as the embodiment of compassion. Ultimately, the mantra is said to be capable of bringing about enlightenment and salvation, both for individuals and for the world at large.

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