Om Namah Shivaya On The Pitch: Abhishek Sharma’s Ode To Dharma Is Bound To Unsettle The Lutyens’ Elite
On October 27, when Abhishek Sharma converted a blistering T20 century against New Zealand into a moment of stillness on the pitch—dropping seamlessly into Padmasana and chanting Om Namah Shivaya—he did more than celebrate a milestone. He offered a masterclass in anchoring the digital-age mind.
For a generation of youth navigating endless algorithmic traps, dopamine loops, and manufactured anxieties, seeing a premier athlete openly ground himself in Dharmic tradition provides a vital counter-narrative. The neurobiological and psychological benefits of Dharmic practices are well-documented: pranayama and dhyana actively regulate the nervous system, lower cortisol levels, and enhance prefrontal cortex connectivity, supplying the exact neurological armor needed for sustained impulse control, emotional regulation, and razor-sharp focus under intense pressure.
- 30 Oct 2026
- OurVoice
