Why Smriti Mandhana says the Bhagavad Gita was her ‘therapy’

4 min readNew DelhiJul 26, 2026 02:58 PM IST Smriti Mandhana recalls how reading Bhagwad Gita became her solace after losing 2025 World Cup (Images: Express Archive, Wikimedia Commons)Reflecting on the difficult period following India’s heartbreaking loss to England during the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup, Mandhana recently said she turned to the Mahabharata and the Bhagavad Gita for comfort and perspective. In an interview with Vogue, Mandhana recalled questioning herself after the match and wondering where things had gone wrong. The criticism that followed online only added to the emotional burden.DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine. Yet she found an u