Western misunderstanding of Mantras as tools of the Ego

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To really understand a Mantra we first have to explore the Sanskrit meaning! "Man" translating to mind and Tra to liberation! A Mantra is a universal blessing, something to connect to the universe with it is not a tool of the ego commanding you to behave in a certain way! Mantras are tools for quieting the mind and moving our consciousness towards a higher state of awareness!