The India National Cricket Team allegedly found an unusual source of strength from chanting a devotion from a devotion chanting a devotion during the fifth and final test against the recent Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025. England In the oval, and it performed miracles for them.
Visitors went into the final encounter under heavy pressure, as they were 1–2 in the five-match test series against England. A win was the only way to level the testing series for the young upcoming team.
But things started badly in the first innings when the initial wickets fell, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul returned to the pavilion at 38/2, and fell in the dressing room.
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How did Rudhoshkam raise India’s souls in the do-or-dai test at the Oval
And when Raghavendra, a long -standing throdow specialist, also known as Raghu, quietly played the role of Shri Shiva Rudramkam Stuti in the background in the dressing room. It was just a simple call that later became a routine.
As mentioned by Dainik Jagran, Shri Shiva Rudrashtakam Stuti was played in the Indian dressing room for all five days of the fifth Test match against England, giving everyone a mixture of calm and spiritual energy, which he really needed at the point.
Players and assistant employees started feeling connected through Shri Shiv Rudramkam Stuti. This helped them to be centered and positive during stressful moments.
A member of India’s Touring Squad was told by Dainik Bhaskar: “It was nothing we planned. But once it started, it became part of our environment. It brought this strange mixture of peace and energy.”
Rudratakam created a kind of invisible bond in the team: an Indian player
A player revealed, “We often play music before or after sessions. It can be some excited or devotion, even Hanuman Chalisa during practice. But in high-day testing, there was some new day of Rudrashtakam.
Even after the wicket of Mohammad Sirj’s match winner Gas Atkinson, Rudhushkam was still playing in the dressing room, and some players chanting in their daily lives, playing it in their cars or during personal time.
A team member said, “Raghu made a great call to play it in the dressing room. It not only helped raise the spirits, but also created a kind of invisible bond in the group. It reminded us to concentrate and focus.”
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What is Shri Shiva Rudhushkam?
Meanwhile, Sri Shiva Rudramkam is a powerful Sanskrit prayer written by Kavi-saint Tulsidas in the 16th century. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is often chanting from negative forces to achieve inner strength, mental clarity and protection.
Many believe that chanting Rudramkam Bhajan with true devotion for seven days in a row can help remove big challenges and protect them from enemies. It is said that Lord Rama himself recited Rudrashtakam in Ramameshwaram, searched for the blessings of Lord Shiva before his final battle with Ravana.
In particular, the Indian cricket team is currently preparing for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 in the United Arab Emirates. Indian selectors are expected to announce the team for the tournament next week.
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