Mantra is the fifth yoga as described by the upanishads. In sanskrit the word mantra is derived from several roots Mananat meaning bondage of the mind Trayate freed or liberated, It means through or thus and Mantras the force of liberation.

Mantra is vibration.Whenever there is motion there is bound to be a vibration, which in turn creates a subtle sound. The atoms are constantly in motion and generate a set of vibrations.

The mind is one aspect of mantra yoga psychic body is another and sound vibration is the third aspect. We can experiencethe set of vibrations through penetrating deeper state of our psychic mind.

Mantras used by spiritual aspirants to achieve GOD realization are the saguna mantras ,which aid coceptualization, uninterrupted recitation gives rise to the actual form of the particular deity.

Nirguna Mantras seek identification with the whole creation they do not praise deities or personlised features of god.

OM is the abstract, highest mantra of the cosmos. It is the distinct symbol of the Sabdabrahman vibration.

The universe has risen from om and ultimately dissolves in om A true mantra is originally revealed to a sage who has self realization through it and is passed from guru to disciple.