Abstract

Background: Though often part of everyday routines in India, spiritual healing and self-purification receive little research attention when it comes to mental health effects on today’s youth. These traditions, long tied to inner renewal across societies, still lack clear evidence linking them to measurable well-being gains in younger populations. Methods: A comparative research design was built around for one hundred people – fifty men, fifty women between eighteen and thirty – took part, chosen on purpose for comparison. Administered tools included Ryff’s Scales of Psychological Well-Being, alongside PANAS and the DSES – all previously tested methods. Gender    contrasts in results emerged when analyzed using one-way ANOVA across each measure. Though separate in approach, findings linked back to how emotional states and inner balance varied by sex. Results: Higher scores among men emerged for positive affect along with negative affect. When it came to positive relationships with people, women showed notably greater levels. Results revealed no meaningful gaps between genders regarding autonomy. Personal growth did not differ either across groups. Purpose in life stayed consistent regardless of sex. Self-acceptance displayed similar patterns for both females and males. Overall psychological well-being remained unchanged by gender. Daily spiritual experiences also showed no variation linked to being male or female. Conclusions: In India the Rooted tradition, inner development routines show shared mental benefits for all genders – yet patterns shift when feelings enter relationships. Emotional tones differ slightly between groups, but overall wellness gains remain steady. Findings point to spiritual habits as key anchors for young minds in India. Culture-aware therapy approaches become essential given these insights.