Chanting, one of the oldest ways of vocalizing devotion in Hinduism, is said to offer immense benefits to mind, body and soul. The most popular chant–‘Om’ is considered to be the first sound ever to appear, being there even before creation; it is the “cosmic sound” and a “mystical syllable” that when chanted correctly emits vibrations. Hindu chants can be of name of deities, praise, rhyming invocations, and they also act like a mantra when repeated.