Mantra as said earlier is a syllable or a string of syllables.

Varna and Svara (

sound and Rhythm, intonation, musicality) are essential elements. A diva uses V
arna and Svara to sing a song; the result is musical excellence, pleasing to the
ear, mind and soul. The same words uttered by a screechy voice evokes pain and
distemper. Kundali is the source of varna and svara; thus, the Mantras are suffu
sed with the Consciousness of Kundali, just like the music of any diva. Diva = a
distinguished female singer. Diva has divine voice. Diva is cognate with Sanskr
it Deva (deity). Diva is Devi of music. Devi = female deity. A Sadaka's sakti
has to unite with the Mantra Sakti to produce peace, harmony, steadiness of vibr
ations of his sheaths (Kosas) and appearance of the image of the Mantra-specific
Devata. The fruit is Mantrasiddha, consisting of fulfilled desires, material ga
in, Caturvarga (Dharma, Artha, KAma, and Moksa), advaitic wisdom and liberation.
Dharma, Artha, KAma, and Moksa = Virtue, Wealth, Love, and Liberation = Goal o
f man.