The question of whether a mantra loses its “power” when translated is a classic debate in linguistics and spirituality. In the Vedic tradition, the Gayatri Mantra (Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah) is considered a shabda (sound) vibration. Does it lose its power in Tamil? There are two ways to look at this: The Sound Perspective (Phonetics):… Continue reading Mantras and Translation – (AI)