There are moments in life when the mind feels restless, scattered or overwhelmed by things we cannot fully control. In such moments, many turn to something ancient yet deeply personal- a mantra. Among ...

In many Indian homes, the day begins with a sound older than memory. Before the traffic rises and phones begin to glow with notifications, a quiet chant slips into the morning air: Om Namah Shivaya.

Om Namah Shivaya "I bow to Shiva" is what Om Namah Shivaya literally means. Shiva, this is the inner Self, or the ultimate reality. Thus, you invoke the inner self when you recite this mantra. The ...