Why Every People Around World Need to Chant OM

I was never someone who believed in God. Even now, I don't consider myself religious in the traditional sense. I don’t visit temples or follow any strict rituals. In fact, I used to find chanting or prayer quite pointless. But everything changed for me the day I randomly came across the sound “OM.” I had heard it many times before—at the end of yoga classes, in spiritual songs, or on random meditation videos online—but I never really paid attention to it. Until one day, something made me pause and actually try it myself.

That day, I was feeling extremely low. My mind was cluttered, emotions all over the place. I was scrolling through YouTube and stumbled upon a video that simply said “Chant OM 108 times – Inner Peace Meditation.” I don’t know what pulled me in, but I played it and started chanting along, not expecting anything at all. The first few minutes felt a little weird, almost silly. But I kept going. OM… OM… OM… again and again. Slowly, something shifted.

By the time I reached the end, my mind was quieter. Not silent—but quieter. There was a stillness that I hadn’t felt in years. A strange, warm energy spread through me. I didn’t understand what had just happened. I wasn't chanting to praise any god. I wasn't trying to impress anyone or follow some spiritual practice. I was just trying to breathe through a tough moment. But chanting OM gave me something more powerful than I had expected—it gave me a sense of peace that felt almost supernatural.

That day started a new routine in my life. I began chanting OM every morning for just five minutes. And with time, something beautiful started happening. I became more patient. Less reactive. More aware of my thoughts. Even my sleep improved. I didn't need to force it—just those simple vibrations of “OM” were enough to reset my mind. It's almost like tuning a musical instrument—OM tuned my body, my breath, my energy.

What fascinates me the most is how universal this experience is. OM isn’t just a Hindu or Buddhist sound. It’s a sound of life itself. It starts deep in the belly and rises up through your chest and head, like an internal echo of the universe. You don’t need to be religious. You don’t even need to believe in anything. Just sit, close your eyes, take a deep breath, and let the sound rise from within. It’s simple. It’s free. And it’s deeply, deeply healing.

To be honest, I believe everyone—no matter what religion or belief system—should try chanting. If not OM, then chant something from your own culture. If you're Christian, chant “Amen” or “Hallelujah.” If you're Muslim, chant “SubhanAllah” or “Allahu Akbar.” If you're Buddhist, chant “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo.” It doesn't matter what you say—what matters is how present you are while saying it. The act of chanting brings your awareness to the moment. It slows down the mind, softens the heart, and connects you to something greater—whatever that may be for you.

I have shared this practice with friends from all kinds of backgrounds—atheists, Christians, Muslims, even people who had never meditated before. Some were hesitant, but those who gave it a try were genuinely surprised by the calmness it brought. No one had to convert, no one had to change their beliefs. All they did was chant—and experience what I can only describe as “next-level peace.”

So no matter who you are, or what you believe in, I urge you to try it. Chant OM, or chant something from your own tradition. Just start. Just breathe. Just feel. Your mind deserves that peace. Your heart deserves that stillness. You don’t have to believe in God to experience something divine. I didn’t. But now, every time I chant OM, I believe in peace. And that, I think, is enough.