'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, ...

The Gayatri mantra is one of the most revered and efficacious mantras in the Vedic texts. This mantra is a prayer to the holy light of the sun god, representing knowledge, power, and wisdom. When ...

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 ...