Prayers are integral part of hindu culture. Every morning, people pray to god chanting mantras and songs.
Reasons
The scientific reason behind prayers is to practice a regular breathing exercise and clear your mind of bad thoughts.
Doctor's recommend people to practice a regular breathing rhythm. Six breathing actions (inhale and exhale) per minute, which boils down to 10 seconds per action. Unconsicously, our body does performs this activity without our effort. But this rhythm can possibly be controlled by regular practice, which in a busy lifestyle is not possible. This is the reason for incorporating prayers. The original intent is to make a consicous effort to practice this breathing practice daily through prayers. The chanting mantras during prayers are designed appropriately.
For example: "OM" is a typical mantra used by hindus. Stretch the word "ooooooommmmmmm" while inhaling air and then exhale during the silence. During this activity, the appropriate breathing cycle of 10 seconds is achieved.
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