'Om' is a legitimate mantra with an ancient tradition — if it's pronounced correctly and spoken only in your head. Credit: Ian Moore / Mashable March Mindfulness is an annual Mashable series that ...

According to New World Encyclopedia: "A mantra (from Sanskrit: man- 'to think' and -tra meaning, tool) literally means 'instrument of thought.' Originating in ancient India out of Vedic Hinduism, ...

We scroll for distraction, meditate on apps, and drink chamomile teas in an attempt to soothe our nerves. But occasionally, the only thing that can pierce the din is something more primal—sound itself ...

Scholars from all around the world have repeatedly praised India's ancient tradition of chanting mantras. It has been found that memorizing Vedic mantras can increase the size of our brain and enhance ...

Studies reveal that memorizing and reciting Sanskrit mantras can significantly enhance cognitive functions. Research involving Vedic pandits demonstrated a notable increase in grey matter and improved ...