http://forums.thinkarete.com/forums/the-big-ideas/topics/russell-simmons-mantra en-us 60 <p align="center">&ldquo;<em>The word mantra comes from two Sanskrit words man, (&ldquo;to think&rdquo;) and tra (&ldquo;tool&rsquo;). So the literal translation is &ldquo;a tool of thought.&rdquo; And that&rsquo;s how mantras are used in Buddhist and Hindu practices, as tools that clear your mind of distractions. Because when you focus on repeating that mantra over and over again, soon the noise will die down and all you will hear is your inner voice.&rdquo;</em></p><p align="center">&nbsp;</p><p align="center">~ Russell Simmons, hop-hop mogul</p><p align="center">from <em>Do You!</em></p><p><em>Mantra.</em></p><p>&ldquo;Tool of thought.&rdquo;</p><p>How cool is that?</p><p>Are your mantras conscious or unconscious? Productive or destructive?</p><p>Are you using your &ldquo;tools of thought&rdquo; to build your ideal life or to tear yourself down?</p><p>Choose your mantras consciously and wisely.</p> Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:43:20 -0000 forums.thinkarete.com:503:404:404 brian http://forums.thinkarete.com/forums/503/topics/404