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Premanand Maharaj warns youth against wearing clothes with mantras, says sacred words shouldn't become fashion

Premanand Maharaj (Google Trends): Spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj has voiced his disapproval of the growing trend of wearing clothes printed with sacred Hindu mantras. He emphasized that these Vedic mantras are meant for devotional chanting and internal reflection, not for mere display on garments. Maharaj urged individuals to reconsider purchasing such items, as sacred words should not be trivialized as fashion accessories. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Mantras on clothes become a fashion trend 'This is not right and should be avoided' Think before you shop Vrindavan-based spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj has warned against the growing fashion trend of wearing clothes printed with sacred Hindu mantras . He said such use of mantras is not appropriate and should be stopped. Premanand Maharaj said that Vedic mantras are meant to be chanted with devotion and kept in the heart, not displayed on garments. His statement comes as clothes featuring verses from Hindu scriptures are becoming increasingly popular in the recent times, many clothing brands and online stores have started selling garments like kurtas and T-shirts printed with mantras from the Vedas and Puranas. These clothes are being worn as a fashion statement by many a recent visit by a devotee, Premanand Maharaj noticed the young man wearing a kurta with a Shiva mantra printed on it. He responded with a strong message:'Hamari prarthana hai ki is tarah ke vastra na pahne kyunki is par mantra likha hua hai aur yeh sahi nahi hai. Yeh Kaliyugi log aisa shuru kar diye hain lekin yeh nishedh hai.'He further explained: 'Yeh Vaidik mantra hai aur yeh hriday par likha hona chahiye kapde par nahi. Yeh mantra guru se lekar mann mein jap kiya jata hai.'Maharaj advised people to stop wearing clothes with printed mantras and urged them to reflect before buying such items. According to him, sacred words should not be turned into fashion accessories.