For many Indian families, night has slowly stopped being a time of rest. Even after the lights are turned off, the mind continues to wander. Thoughts replay, emotions rise, and the body remains tense.

Chanting is one of the oldest and most common ways to invoke Gods, their energies, and their blessings. It is common across religions, from a Christian’s rosary to a Vaishnavites Tulsi japa mala, all ...