India, Oct. 18 -- Sharad Navratri is a time when many devotees turn to prayer, chanting and spiritual practices to deepen their connection with the Divine Feminine. But does repeating a chant hundreds or even 1,000 times make a difference to your spiritual experience?

Sadhguru's recent Navratri teachings offer a way to explore the deeper meaning of the nine-day festival. In an article published on September 18 by Isha Foundation, he mentions why Navratri honours the Divine Feminine and how the festival connects with different qualities of existence.

If you are observing Navratri this October, you can use the occasion to look beyond the number of repetitions and reflect on the attention, intention and devotion you bring to your practice....