Om Namo Bhagavate Vāsudevaya means “prostration to Vāsudeva” who is variously understood as Krishna or Vishnu

Krishna, one of the most widely revered and most popular of all Indian divinities, is worshipped as the eighth incarnation (avatar, or avatara) of the Hindu god Vishnu and also as a supreme god in his own right.

“Scientific studies have found that chanting can decrease stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms, as well as increase positive mood, feelings of relaxation and focused attention,” – Gemma Perry.