<Li> Manipura:' City of jewels' in Sanskrit . Manipura is the third primary chakra according to Hindu tradition . It is positioned at the navel region and it has ten petals which match the vrittis of spiritual ignorance, thirst, jealousy, treachery, shame, fear, disgust, delusion, foolishness and sadness . </Li> <Li> Mantharā (मंथरा): Mantharā was a servant who convinced Kaikeyi that the throne of Ayodhya belonged to her son Bharata and that Rama should be exiled from the kingdom . </Li> <Li> Mantra (मंत्र): An incantation with words of power . A religious syllable or poem, typically from the Sanskrit language . They are primarily used as spiritual conduits, words and vibrations that instill one - pointed concentration in the devotee . Other purposes have included religious ceremonies to accumulate wealth, avoid danger, or eliminate enemies . Mantras are performed through chanting . </Li> <Li> Manu Smriti (मनुस्मृति): The Manusmriti translated Laws of Manu is regarded as an important work of Hindu law and ancient Indian society . Manu was the forefather of all humans and author of Manu Smriti . Certain historians believe it to have been written down around 200 C.E. under the reign of Pushymitra Shunga of Sangha clan . </Li>

Sacred word in hinduism used as an object of concentration