mantra mantra /ˈmæntrə/

noun

1. (Sanskrit) literally a 'sacred utterance' in Vedism; one of a collection of orally transmitted poetic hymns  ( mantra )
   (Sanskrit) literally a 'sacred utterance' in Vedism; one of a collection of orally transmitted poetic hymns
    In Vedism, a mantra is a sacred utterance, often recited during rituals or meditation.
   In Vedism, a mantra is a sacred utterance, often recited during rituals or meditation.
   
   
2. A commonly repeated word or phrase  ( mantra )
   a commonly repeated word or phrase
    She repeated So pleased with how its going' at intervals like a mantra
   she repeated So pleased with how its going' at intervals like a mantra