Buddha Mantra
sanskrit
Om Mani Padme Hum Mantra
Lyrics:
Om Mani Padme Hum Meaning:
Hail the Jewel in the Lotus
Lyrics
Om Mani Padme Hum
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Sanskrit | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Om | The first, Om is composed of three letters. A, U, and M. These symbolize the practitioner's impure body, speech, and mind; they also symbolize the pure exalted body, speech, and mind of a Buddha. |
| Mani | Mani, meaning jewel, symbolizes the factors of method—the altruistic intention to become enlightened, compassion, and love. |
| Padme | The two syllables, padme, meaning lotus, symbolize wisdom, just as a lotus grows forth from mud but is not sullied by the faults of mud, so wisdom is capable of putting you in a situation of non-contradiction whereas there would be contradiction if you did not have wisdom. |
| Hum | Purity must be achieved by an indivisible unity of method and wisdom, symbolized by the final syllable hum, which indicates indivisibility. |
Benefits of Om Mani Padme Hum Mantra
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Helps gain knowledge: It is the source of accumulating immeasurable merit
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Calms sensitive people: The mantra has a calming effect on those of us who tend to be sensitive and emotional
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Gives clarity: This mantra eases our overwhelmed or restless minds and allows a sense of calmness and clarity to set in
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