As tensions along the India-Pakistan border rise, many of us find ourselves deeply impacted. The incessant news updates, growing national worries, and concern for warriors and loved ones produce an unseen but profound mental pressure. The atmosphere is rife with uncertainty, anxiety and emotional turmoil,

During these trying times, it is highly recommended to stay grounded by combining spiritual practices and some age-old rituals. These rituals can provide solace, clarity, and a feeling of inner strength. Remember, although we cannot influence global events, we can look certainly bring peace and calm to our inner worlds.

Aroma Bath Ritual for Calming the Mind and Releasing Tension

Combine equal portions of five essential oils i.e. Spikenard, Vetiver, Frankincense, Blue Lotus, and Kewra to create a calming scent bath. Into water with a scoop of Epsom salt or carrier oil, add 2–3 drops of each. Perfect for relaxing during stressful or anxious times, soak or pour over the body gently allowing the sacred smells to soothe the nerves, let go of emotional tension, and restore inner serenity.

Reset Your Mind with the 4-4-4-4 Breathing Technique

Inhale for four seconds, hold for four, exhale for four, then hold once more for four using the 4-4-4-4 breathing method to gently but strongly relax the nervous system and take charge of rushing thoughts. Practicing this conscious breathwork for only a few minutes might provide quick relief in anxious times.

Silver-Charged Water for Emotional Balance and Mental Clarity

An age-old Ayurvedic technique said to foster emotional stability, strengthen immunity, and soothe the mind is drinking water kept in a pure silver container overnight. Silver helps to balance too much heat and anxiety in the body with its natural cooling and cleansing qualities. Before night, just fill a silver bowl or glass with drinking water and drink it first thing in the morning. Especially under stressful or high-pressure situations, this simple yet strong practice can help mental clarity and inner tranquillity.

Daily Devi Mantra Practice for Peace, Power & Protection

Chanting the names of Goddess Tripura Sundari and Goddess Baglamukhi can provide great inner serenity and strong protection in periods of emotional upheaval, terror, or social disturbance. In unpredictable times, this daily practice offers a protective shield of energy, spiritual grounding, and emotional strength.

Goddess Baglamukhi mantra to silence damaging thoughts or influences, increases will, and protect against bad

Mantra: *Om Hleem Bagalaamukhi Sarvadushtaanaam Vaacham Mukham Padam Stambhay Jihvaam Keelay Buddhim Vinaashaay Hring Om Swaha". *

Translation: "Om, O Bagalamukhi, who is the powerful, make the evil stop speaking, stop their mouths, stop their feet, stop their tongue, destroy their intelligence, Hring, Om, Swaha."

The Tripura Sundari mantra offers mental clarity, emotional equilibrium, and divine grace.

Mantra: "Oṃ Śrī Mātre Namaḥ" Translation: *"I bow to the Mother." *

The ritual

• Set aside some peaceful minutes preferably at dawn or dusk light a diya or incense
• Sit quietly, and say their names or mantras with sincerity
• Focusing on your intention and imagining heavenly light engulfing you and the country, you may chant 108 times using a mala (rosary).

Digital Detox for Peace of Mind - Especially for Children

Children's emotional well-being can be profoundly impacted by too much exposure to war-related news, violent images, and continuous screen time. Establish tech-free areas at home, particularly during meals and before sleep. Rather, involve them in relaxing activities such as simple prayers, nature walks, painting, or reading. Protecting young minds from too much information helps to lower anxiety as well as fosters emotional resilience and a feeling of safety.

Sound Therapy for Emotional Release and Mental Stillness

Including sound therapy into your everyday practice can greatly lower anxiety and foster emotional recovery. Listening to binaural beats and theta waves (4–8 Hz), particularly in the 432 Hz or 528 Hz range, helps to slow down brain activity, hence promoting relaxation, profound concentration, and inner calm.

Known to stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, these frequencies are perfect for meditation, pre-sleep, or during times of stress. For optimal effects, use headphones and allocate 15–20 minutes each day to fully experience these soothing soundscapes.