Righteous wisdom starts emerging soon after Jap(recitation) of the Gayatri Mantra is performed. The teachings and powers incorporated in the Gayatri Mantra fulfill this purpose. The syllables of the mantra are said to positively affect all the chakras or energy centres in the human body – hence, proper pronunciation and enunciation are very important.Ĭhanting of Gayatri Mantra removes all obstacles in our path to increased wisdom and spiritual growth and development. However, one may chant it for 3, 9, or 18 times when pressed for time. The maximum benefit of chanting the mantra is said to be obtained by chanting it 108 times. These times are known as the three sandhyas – morning, mid-day and evening. The ideal times for chanting the mantra are three times a day – at dawn, mid-day, and at dusk. Rishis selected the words of the Gayatri Mantra and arranged them so that they not only convey meaning but also create specific power of righteous wisdom through their utterance. In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna had proclaimed to Arjuna – “Among all the mantras, I am the Gayatri”. This mantra is therefore often referred to as “the Mother of the Vedas”. It is one of the oldest mantras, and generally thought of as being amongst the highest and most powerful mantras of all. Gayatri Devi also gave to mankind the “Gayatri Mantra”, also known as the “Guru Mantra” or the “Savitri Mantra”.
The Vedas are widely considered to be the source of all true knowledge, the word “Veda” itself meaning “Knowledge”. Origin, Benefits and Chanting of the Gayatri Mantra Similarly, one may sing Ganesha Gayatri for Lord Ganesha, Hanuman Gayatri for Lord Hanuman, and Saraswati Gayatri for Goddess Saraswati. The prayer form of the Gayatri be used to pray to Lord Shiva is called Rudra Gayatri. Hence the Gayatri is unique in that it embodies the three concepts of stotra (singing the praise and glory of God), dhyaana (meditation) and praarthana (prayer). “dhiyo yo na prachodayat” is a prayer to God
These first nine words describe the glory of Godĭheemahi = may imbibe pertains to meditation Word for Word Meaning of the Gayatri Mantraīhoor = embodiment of vital spiritual energy(pran) In her role as the protector, Gayatri is referred to as Savitri.
Gayatri, the five-faced Goddess, is said to have domain over the five senses or pranas, and protects these five life-forces of those who chant the Gayatri Mantra. May Thou guide our intellect in the right direction. May we receive thy supreme sin-destroying light, The mantra is also a prayer to the “giver of light and life” – the sun (savitur). Its meaning is that “May the Almighty God illuminate our intellect to lead us along the righteous path”. Gayatri Mantra (the mother of the vedas), the foremost mantra in hinduism and hindu beliefs, inspires wisdom.
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