From the Sanskrit the word Mantra is a combination of "Manas" mind, and "Trai" to protect or free from. Mantra equals mind projection: it is a technical device for regulating the mind.
The sound resonance and rhythm of a mantra produce an altered state of consciousness that sets a pattern for thought flow. Mantras are chanted in Sanskrit because it is the fastest vehicle to vibrate the consciousness at the right frequency.
