In plain words, a mantra is a hymn used for worshipping a God or Goddess to attain desired results and overcome difficulties and problems. Scientifically, it is said that mantras are compositions of powerful sounds, which create effective vibrations for mental, physical and spiritual healing. For that reason, if you cannot chant a mantra for a problem, listening to the audio mantra repeatedly will also give you result. A mantra is constructed of psychically potent sound syllables that are capable of influencing human consciousness. They can excite our emotions and provide suggestions to our mind and affect both the one who recites them as well as anyone who hears them. But it is always the best to chant or recite the mantra by you, preferably with a rosary or mala.

Reciting mantras utilizes the left hemisphere of our brain. This hemisphere controls our emotions and hence, mantras containing true words of power, are able to effectively and positively influence our emotions without needing to understand their meaning. Consequently, reciting the proper mantra(s) even for a short time each and every day will allow us to get in touch with our true nature, our Higher Self. Pronounced and correctly joined, and with the correct rhythm, accent, intonation and mental attitude, a mantra becomes a vitalizing force within the mind of the seeker.

There are mantras for every God of Hinduism. Since planets (Grahas) are also different Gods, they have their own mantras, too. When you chant a mantra of a deity or planet you involve the particular energy with your existence.

Mantras have special powers when they are utilized in a proper manner. Mantras are used in all the processes and they reach their Zenith when they are performed with Yantras and with proper care. Spiritual guidance is needed in the process of Mantra recitation. Some mantras also need initiation, i.e. when a Guru initiates it to you. Otherwise those mantra never gives desired results.