Beginning the day with a calm mind and positive thoughts can make a significant difference in how we approach daily challenges. In Hindu tradition, morning mantras have been recited for centuries as a ...

Cambridge, Mass.—At the Vigil tonight, in my neighborhood church (I go to my regular parish in the morning), I enjoyed as always the first hour in particular, the actual Vigil: the lighting of the new ...

The universal sound. Chanting Om daily calms the mind, balances energy, and improves focus. “Hare Krishna Hare Rama” is joyful and calming—ideal for bedtime and emotional balance.

Meditating on a mantra is a powerful way to release stress, and it's also great for unleashing creativity. Many mantra meditators say once they began the practice they became much more creative, ...

Shardiya Navratri, a prominent Hindu festival, is celebrated with devotion to Maa Durga. Chanting mantras dedicated to the Goddess is a potent way to seek her blessings, especially during this period.