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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nAnxiety can make your brain feel like it\u2019s in a jumble. You may ruminate, worry about the future or feel anxious for no reason. Even small things are a burden. During such times, Lord Shiva\u2019s blessings can offer inner peace, strength and tranquillity. Lord Shiva is known as the destroyer of mental darkness, ego, illusion and fear. He has a profoundly healing, powerful and still energy. It is beneficial to worship Shiva to pacify the mind when it becomes overactive. During the holy month of Sawan 2026, you can access this energy with one simple seed sound. The sound is called \u201cSham\u201d. <\/p>\n <\/strong> The seed sound \u201cSham\u201d is associated with deep stillness, control, and peace. It is also linked to the disciplined energy of Saturn, which helps to lessen fear and establish mental stability. By chanting \u201cSham\u201d with devotion to Lord Shiva, one can slow down the speed of thoughts. It reminds the mind that not all fears require an immediate reaction. The mind often drifts into the future, and that often increases anxiety. The sound is meant to bring your attention back to the moment. <\/p>\n <\/strong> Sit down in a peaceful place. Keep your back straight and be comfortable. Take three slow breaths, close your eyes. Then re \u201cSham\u201d Say it slowly. Let the sound be from inside. If you are short on time, do it 21 times. If you want to go deeper, say it 108 times. Then sit in silence for a few moments after the chanting. Please don’t check your phone quickly. Calm your thoughts. You can also chant: \u201cOm Namah Shivaya\u201d This mantra works for peace of mind, protection and surrender. <\/p>\n Recitation of \u201cSham\u201d can be done in the morning, evening or at bedtime. If anxiety arises out of nowhere during the day, repeat it to yourself 11 times. Monday is especially good for worshipping Lord Shiva. But you can always call upon the blessings of Shiva whenever your heart is heavy. <\/p>\n <\/strong> If possible, give clean water to the Shiva Lingam. You can also offer white flowers, milk or bilva leaves as per your custom. Keep your prayer simple. Seek peace, not power. Pray to Lord Shiva, \u201cRemove fear from my mind and grant me courage to face life with calm\u201d. <\/p>\nWhy \u201cSham\u201d Helps Anxiety<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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