THE EFFECT OF SHIV SANKALP SUKTA ON THE QUALITY OF SLEEP IN ADOLESCENTS
Hariom ., Vaishali Gaur, Arti Yadav, Kanchan Joshi
International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology June 12, 2026 DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.53s.51 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Randomized controlled trial Peer reviewed |
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| Sample size | 70 |
| Population | Teenagers aged 12 to 18 |
| Interventions | Om chanting mantra-based meditation |
| Duration | 60 days |
| Measures | Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) |
| Key findings | The experimental group's PSQI scores improved significantly from 14.71 ± 5.608 to 7.74 ± 4.083 (p < 0.001), while the control group showed no significant improvement. The authors propose that regular chanting of the Shiva Sankalpa Sukta improves sleep quality in teenagers. |
Abstract
Sleep quality is thought to be crucial for the development of the body, mind, and brain during adolescence. Due to erratic daily schedules, academic demands, and psychological stress, sleep-related problems among teenagers are quickly increasing in the modern era. The current study's goal was to find out how chanting the Shiva Sankalpa Sukta affected teenagers' sleep quality. Seventy teenagers (ages 12 to 18) participated in this pre-post randomized controlled trial. They were split into two groups: an experimental group (n = 35) and a control group (n = 35). For 60 days, the experimental group engaged in frequent Om chanting, recitation of the Shiva Sankalpa Sukta, contemplation of its significance, and mantra-based meditation, while the control group carried on with their regular daily activities. Sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). The experimental group's PSQI scores significantly improved (from 14.71 ± 5.608 to 7.74 ± 4.083; p < 0.001), whereas the control group showed no discernible improvements. The effects of the sessions, the phases (pre- vs. post-intervention), and their interaction effects were further shown to be significant by statistical analysis (RMANOVA). These results imply that regular chanting of the Shiva Sankalpa Sukta enhances mental peace, cognitive stability, and autonomic nervous system balance, all of which contribute to better sleep. Thus, it can be said that the Shiva Sankalpa Sukta is a simple, effective, and culturally acceptable nonpharmacological intervention that can help teenagers sleep better and improve their general health. Further research is warranted in the future to explore its long-term effects and the underlying bio-physiological mechanisms involved.