Where does “*mántras” come from?
*mántras (Proto-Indo-Iranian) comes from Proto-Indo-European men- — to think, mind; spiritual activity; to stay,...
*mántras (Proto-Indo-Iranian): meditation, chanting
Definitions
- meditation, chanting
Ancestry of “*mántras”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | men- | to think, mind; spiritual activity; to stay,... |