Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Smriti Mandhana Finds Solace in Bhagavad Gita
Smriti Mandhana, an Indian cricketer, felt very sad and confused after India lost the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup.
Many people online criticized her, which made her feel even worse.
To feel better, she started reading the Bhagavad Gita and listening to stories from the Mahabharata.
These ancient texts helped her find peace and understand her feelings better.
She even carried a small copy of the Bhagavad Gita with her wherever she went.
This shows how reading and listening to meaningful stories can help people deal with tough times.
Smriti Mandhana turned to the Bhagavad Gita and Mahabharata for comfort after India's loss in the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup.
She faced online criticism, which added to her emotional burden.
Mandhana began listening to Mahabharata episodes and carried a pocket version of the Bhagavad Gita.
She found solace and perspective in these ancient texts during a difficult period.
The interview was published in Vogue, highlighting her coping mechanisms.
- Who
- Smriti Mandhana
- What
- Found solace in the Bhagavad Gita after a cricket loss
- When
- After the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup
- Where
- India
- Why
- To cope with the emotional burden and criticism following the loss
Spiritual Comfort
Professional Criticism
Source of Support
Spiritual Comfort
Mandhana found comfort and perspective in the Bhagavad Gita and Mahabharata during a difficult time.
Professional Criticism
The criticism she faced online added to her emotional burden after the loss.
- Event
- 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup loss
- Source of Comfort
- Bhagavad Gita and Mahabharata
- Interview Platform
- Vogue
- Emotional Impact
- Online criticism added to her emotional burden
- Personal Coping Mechanism
- Listening to Mahabharata episodes and carrying a pocket Bhagavad Gita