Mantra chanting, meditation help improve mental well-being, Swamini says

Some important people talked to young students at a special event in Tirupati, India, on International Youth Day.

A wise spiritual teacher named Mathaji Ramyananda Bharati Swamini gave them advice.

She said that saying mantras, which are special prayer words, can help clean the mind.

She also said meditating, or sitting quietly and focusing, can help students concentrate better.

Visiting temples can make people feel peaceful and full of divine energy, she explained.

She said good thoughts help keep the body healthy, while negative thoughts can make the mind feel upset.

The teacher was worried that people have lots of new technology today but less mental peace.

She thinks this happened because people are moving away from dharma and traditional culture.

She said having complete faith in God can give people wisdom and strength.

A doctor at the medical institute said there is also science behind chanting mantras when done the right way with a teacher's guidance.