Author(s): Rakesh Chander Rai

Abstract:
Mahamantra or Hare Krishna Mahamantra is an old meditation technique unique to India and particularly to Gaudiya Vaishnavism tradition of the Bengal region of India, consists of 16 words “Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare”. Yoga is basically of many types like Gyan Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Dhyaan Yoga & Bhakti Yoga, the best of which is sought to be Bhakti yoga which signifies re-establishing one’s connection with the god by effecting devotional service. It has 64 practices and besides one of major practices include Meditation or chanting of the name of Hari or God in 16 syllable word as mentioned above. In general and in the sports the chanting of the Mahamantra has proved to be immensely beneficial. Unlike the modern understanding that this is only a sectarian and a religious practice, the mahamantra goes beyond all these identities and is chanted by millions of people around the world and seeking immense benefits from mind control to tackling addictions. This essays proposes to deep dive and scientifically prove the benefits of chanting Mahamantra on performance of Sports players.

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