The Mantra of OM MANI PADME HUM
The mantra of Compassion and Mercy
First, what is a Mantra? • /ˈmantrə/ • noun
— a statement or slogan repeated frequently.
Origin: late 18th century: Sanskrit, literally ‘a thought, thought behind speech or action’, from man- ‘think’, related to mind.
Mantra traditionally has two purposes, which can be called worldly and spiritual. … As for its spiritual purpose, mantra is said to quiet the habitual fluctuations of our consciousness and then steer consciousness toward its source in the Self.
What the mantra of Om Mani Padme Hum means:
Due to many recent and ongoing global calamities or concerns, it is best to chant this or to play this mantra continuously and intend that the energies generated soothe every person and every being.
Read more here. A personal favorite audio version of this mantra is the one by Master Choa Kok Sui.
Sample prayer intention:
To the Supreme God,
May every person and every being be blessed with compassion and mercy at all levels and all aspects. May these soothing healing energies be directed to all areas in the world needing this especially areas experiencing calamities, war, turmoil and the like. We thank you that all these negative energies be completely disintegrated, extracted, externalized, and all raised to higher vibrations. May all be blessed with Divine protection and safety at all levels.
With God’s blessings, in full faith, and in deep gratitude. So be it, so be it, so be it!
