Chanting, be it in the form of mantras, shlokas or just ‘Naam Japa’ is an important part of Hinduism and many other cultures. It is said that chanting helps people centre their mind, be more focused ...

But hey, there’s a better way to tackle this problem. No, not with melatonin or another episode of The Office on repeat, but with something much more powerful and, let’s be real, effective: mantras.

‘Om Namah Shivay’ is one of the most powerful and revered mantras in Hindu tradition. Whether spoken softly as a simple prayer or chanted in rhythmic repetitions, it holds the capacity to alter ...