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Can faith strengthen focus? A resurfaced video of Indian women cricketers seeking blessings from Premanand Ji Maharaj before their World Cup triumph has reignited conversations about spirituality, discipline and success in modern sport.
Fans call it a symbol of faith, humility and discipline.
Vrindavan: India’s remarkable ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 victory has brought back an old but powerful moment to the spotlight. A video showing captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana and teammates seeking blessings from Premanand Ji Maharaj in Vrindavan has resurfaced online, winning the internet’s heart.
The video captures the players bowing humbly before the spiritual guru and receiving his blessings. While the clip was filmed months before the tournament, it is now being shared widely as fans connect it to the team’s mental strength, discipline and unity. Many users have called it the perfect balance of “faith and focus” that defines India’s cricketing spirit.
In the resurfaced clip, Premanand Ji Maharaj can be heard advising the players to lead a life of purity, stay away from harmful habits and stay devoted to their duties. His words, “If you lose, India loses. If you win, India wins,” echo the essence of national pride and personal integrity.
He reminded them that greatness is not determined by gender but by character, effort and sincerity. “Those who keep their character pure and live with enthusiasm can reach the greatest heights,” he said. His teachings on discipline, humility and self-control have inspired not just athletes but people across professions.
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Premanand Ji Maharaj’s influence extends far beyond the cricket field. Many well-known personalities have visited him for spiritual guidance.
Power couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are among his most prominent devotees and have visited him multiple times, often with their children, to seek peace and perspective.
Other celebrities who have met him include actors Ashutosh Rana, Shilpa Shetty, and Hema Malini, singers Mika Singh and B Praak, and even WWE wrestler The Great Khali. Their visits highlight how spirituality continues to be a grounding force amid fame and success.
Premanand Ji’s simple teachings on character, devotion and service to humanity resonate deeply with people from all walks of life, from sportspersons and film stars to business leaders and public figures.
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The video’s reappearance on social media has drawn thousands of comments celebrating the players’ humility. One user wrote, “Faith, humility and success, all in one frame,” while another commented, “Beautiful to see our champions staying connected to their roots.”
For fans, the moment reflects the power of inner belief and moral strength, values that seem to have guided India’s women’s cricket team to global glory.
Reports indicate that the Indian women’s team visited Premanand Ji Maharaj’s ashram in Vrindavan in March 2024, where they sought guidance on patience, focus and dedication. During their stay, they also visited the Banke Bihari Temple before returning to training.
Looking back, many now see that visit as symbolic of the spiritual strength that shaped their path to World Cup success, proving that true champions shine brightest when their minds and hearts are aligned.
