diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index fa71565..7a6bb5b 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -57,6 +57,47 @@ Using this app to recite the Namokar Mantra integrates technology into your spir This app is your gateway to cultivating inner peace and mindfulness while staying connected to a centuries-old spiritual tradition. --- + +## 🧘‍♂️ Correct Breathing Pattern + +The **Namokar Mantra Recitation Web App** incorporates guided breathing animations to align your breath with the mantra lines. Proper breathing is essential for a mindful and effective recitation experience. Here’s how the pattern works: + +### Mantra Lines and Breathing + +1. **Line 1 - "णमो अरिहंताणं"** + - **Breath Action**: Inhale deeply. + - Focus your energy on absorbing positive vibrations of enlightened beings. + +2. **Line 2 - "णमो सिद्धाणं"** + - **Breath Action**: Exhale slowly. + - Release any negativity and feel gratitude for liberated souls. + +3. **Line 3 - "णमो आयरियाणं"** + - **Breath Action**: Inhale deeply. + - Draw in the virtues of spiritual teachers guiding the path to salvation. + +4. **Line 4 - "णमो उवज्जायाणं"** + - **Breath Action**: Exhale slowly. + - Let go of distractions and connect with the teachings of mentors. + +5. **Line 5 - "णमो लोए सव्वसाहूणं"** + - **Breath Action**: + - **First Half**: Inhale deeply. + - **Second Half**: Exhale completely. + - Embrace universal reverence for all virtuous beings and feel complete alignment with the mantra’s essence. + +--- + +### Why This Breathing Pattern? + +1. **Mind-Body Connection**: Inhaling aligns with receiving positive energy, while exhaling aligns with releasing negativity. +2. **Focus on Virtue**: The rhythm emphasizes mindfulness for each line’s meaning. +3. **Calmness**: Longer breaths in the last line encourage deeper relaxation. +4. **Enhanced Awareness**: Alternating breathing patterns sharpen focus and improve your ability to stay present. + +By following this breathing pattern during the recitation, you create a holistic experience that integrates body, mind, and spirit, deepening the impact of the Namokar Mantra. +--- + ## 💡 Future Enhancements We’re continuously improving! Planned updates include: