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A repeated prayer, chant or ceremonial action performed in a religious setting

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Why Do Humans Repeat Rituals?

Rituals repeat because fixed sequences create predictability, memory, identity and coordination. Experiments suggest ritualized repetition can regulate anxiety and social connection, while mantra repetition shows small benefits for psychological distress;…