Transcendental Meditation Mantras
Transcendental Meditation mantras are a core part of the TM system of meditation. When you take a Transcendental Meditation course, you are assigned a mantra that allows you to focus and concentrate on the principles of the meditation. This mantra is selected by your instructor and given to you. As you progress through the training of the Transcendental Meditation mantras, you are asked to keep your mantra a secret.
There is much speculation on why the Transcendental Meditation Mantras are so secret, although many people believe it is because that is the primary focus of the program. As the program is paid for by the students, the operators of the program do not want the Transcendental Meditation Mantras to be released to the general public.
If you are uncertain of whether Transcendental Meditation mantras are right for you, there are a few things that you should keep in mind. First, the mantra should be something that is private and personal to you. If you are assigned a mantra that does not bring the right sensations, or does not fulfill the goals you are attempting to obtain, you should change your mantra. When you are selecting your mantra, you need to give it time to see if it achieves your goals. However, if you find yourself unable to use the mantra you are assigned, the training you have gone through is bound to failure.
Transcendental Meditation mantras can be one word, or many words. What matters is that you can get so in tune with the mantra that you forget you are repeating it. This repetition, combined with breathing exercises, is what allows your body and spirit to enter a state of rest, and your mind to dig deeper into your consciousness.
It is believed that the Transcendental Meditation mantras are based off of the Hindu religion and the principles of the Hindu religion. If you are non-religious, or cannot bear the idea of using a mantra that is based off of Hindu, you will want to go through the process of selecting mantra suitable for you. Many Christians, for example, will use a favorite prayer as their mantra, as this allows them to feel a closer tie with their God. Other religions will use prayers that help them become closer with their deities. What is important, no matter what mantras you select, is that you focus on your purpose in meditation.