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The Gāyatrī Mantra (Sanskrit pronunciation: [ɡaː.jɐ.triː.mɐn.trɐ.]), also known as the Sāvitrī Mantra (Sanskrit pronunciation: [saː.vi.triː.mɐn.trɐ.]), is a sacred mantra from the Ṛig Veda (Mandala 3.62.10), [1] dedicated to the Vedic deity Savitr. [1][2] It is known as "Mother of the Vedas ". [3]
- The First Word “Om” – ॐ
- The Vyahrities – Bhur, Bhuvah, Svah
- The Remaining Words
It is also called Pranav because the sound of ‘Om’ or ‘AUM’ comes from the Prana (Vital Vibration), which feels the Universe. The scripture says, “Aum Iti Ek Akshara Brahman”(Aum that one syllable is Brahman). It is the sum and substance of all the words that can emanate from the human throat. It is the primordial fundamental sound symbolic of the ...
The above three words of the Gayatri, which literally means “past,” “present,” and “future,” are called Vyahrities. Vyahriti is that which gives knowledge of the entire cosmos or “ahriti”. The scripture says: “Visheshenh Aahritih sarva viraat, praahlaanam prakashokaranh vyahritih”. Thus, by uttering these three words, the person who chants it conte...
Here are the individual meanings of the rest of the words from the mantra: 1. Tat– In simpler terms, it means “that” because it states description through speech or language, the “Ultimate Reality.” 2. Savitur– “Divine Sun” (The ultimate light of wisdom) 3. Varenium– “Adore” 4. Bhargo– “Illumination” 5. Devasya– “Divine Grace” 6. Dheemahi– “We Cont...
Aug 25, 2022 · The Gayatri Mantra is a Sanskrit mantra that has been chanted for thousands of years. It was written down during the Vedic period (1500-500 BCE) and is considered to be one of the oldest known and most powerful mantras. It is said to contain all the knowledge of the universe.
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Gayatri (Sanskrit: गायत्री, IAST: Gāyatrī) is the personified form of the Gayatri Mantra, a popular hymn from Vedic texts. [5] She is also known as Savitri, and holds the title of Vedamata ('mother of the Vedas').
Aug 16, 2024 · Gayatri is sometimes also referred to as the Savitri Mantra. Its meaning and translation vary but are along the lines of: O Divine Mother, may your pure divine light illuminate all realms (physical, mental, and spiritual) of our being.
The Gayatri is a universal prayer enshrined in the Vedas. It is addressed to the Immanent and Transcendent Divine which has been given the name 'Savita,' meaning 'that from which all this is born.' The Gayatri may be considered as having three parts - (i) Adoration (ii) Meditation (iii) Prayer.
Gāyatrī mantra is otherwise called Savitri mantra. In the ancient literature of Vedanta, this mantra was indicated familiarly as Savitri and this term has been given to Gāyatrī because it is dedicated to the deity called Savitr.
