Mantras, Chanting and the Law of Attraction

Many spiritual traditions include mantras and chanting as part of their practice.

The world of Tibetan Buddhism is replete with many mantras, usually in the ancient language of Sanskrit, each having a different purpose. At the Siddha Yoga ashram in India, Elizabeth Gilbert spent many hours chanting in search of personal insight and spiritual enlightenment, as described in her book Eat, Pray, Love which I wrote about yesterday.

In most of these religious contexts, the words of the mantra have a specific meaning, although we may not be able to fully understand it (even in English translation). In many cases the words are an affirmation of devotion to a deity or sacred spirit, or they are a request for assistance or solution to a problem.

But, for the sake of discussion, let’s consider the possibility that there is no deity who is will respond to our prayers. If that is the case, why would these practices be so common, and would they have any value?

I am agnostic in the religious sense – open to the idea of there being a higher deity, but not fully convinced - yet I can see how chanting mantras and prayers can have a positive effect in life.

When done properly, they require mental focus and the suspension of other thoughts which clutter the mind. This can bring about great benefit in terms of our mental well-being and also give us clarity of vision. By so doing, we develop the right mindset and openness to possibility that allows the Law of Attraction to come into effect.

Maybe this Universal Law is in fact a manifestation of a higher deity, and certainly its origins are beyond our comprehension. But, whether or not that is the case, the important thing to appreciate is that it works, especially if we use our focused mind to hold a vision of what it is we are trying to manifest.

I would be interested in your comments on how the Law of Attraction relates to traditional spiritual beliefs and practices, and how you apply it in your life.

Until next time,

Warmly,
Chris

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