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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]
Translated by greenmesg. Mantras from Vedas & Upanishads: Shanti Mantras: • Om Asato Ma Sadgamaya. • Om Bhadram Karnebhih. • Om Purnamadah Purnamidam. • Om Sahana Vavatu. • Om Sarvesham Swastirbhavatu. • Om Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah. • Om Shamno Mitrah Sham Varunah. • Om Vang Me Manasi Pratisthita. • Om Dyauha Shantirantariksha Shantihi.
- What Is The Gayatri Mantra?
- The Gayatri Mantra
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- A Mantra of Power, Knowledge, and Light
- History of The Gayatri Mantra
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- How to Chant The Gayatri Mantra
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The Gayatri Mantrais 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. The mantra is an expression of gratitude and praise to the powers of trans...
The Gayatri has 24 syllables, and is listed below with phonetic pronunciation in brackets: Om bhuh, bhuvah, swaha (Aumm Bhoor Bhoo-va Su-va-ha) Tat savitur varenyam (Tat Sa-vee-toor Var-ayn-yam) Bhargo devasya dhimahi (Bar-go Day-vas-ya Dhee-ma-hee) Dhiyo yo nah prachodayat (Dhee-yo Yo Nah Pra-cho-da-yaat)
A general translation of the mantra is: O Divine mother, may your pure divine light illuminate all realms (physical, mental and spiritual) of our being. Please expel any darkness from our hearts and bestow upon us the true knowledge. Translations vary, but Vyaas Houston’s is among the most accessible: “Earth, atmosphere, heavens. We meditate on the...
Across cultures and throughout time, the sun symbolized spiritual light. The word “savitur” refers to Savitri, the Vedic sun deity. The mantra, considered the essence of all mantras, is personified as the resplendent Gayatri, the power behind the sun and the mother of the universe. As we chant her mantra, we tune into the frequencies of universal l...
How the universal mantra came to be chanted here on earth is a rich story of anger, envy, lust, and forgiveness. It begins in ancient times, when King Vishwamitra and his army visited Sage Vashista, who was able to feed their numbers thanks to a wish-fulfilling cow. Vishwamitra wanted to take the cow with him, and Vashista’s refusal angered the kin...
It’s said that by regularly chanting the Gayatri mantra, you accumulate spiritual light, and that you will not only raise your own vibratory level but also the levels of those around you your family and friends, your circle of acquaintances, the entire global community. The sound of the Gayatri mantra brings us back to our own true nature, which is...
Although it can be chanted at any time of the day, it is advisable to chant the mantra both early in the morning and at night before sleeping. Keep your mind focused on each word as you chant the mantra. Notice where you feel the vibration of the sacred sound in your head and chest. You may need to keep your eyes open to read the mantra at first, b...
You may find it helpful to listen to one or more Gayatri mantra videos to learn the proper pronunciation, cadence, and melody of this powerful mantra. There are many versions of the Gayatri mantra available, each one with its own unique interpretation and style. Some videos even include visuals that help to deepen your understanding of the mantra’s...
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2 days ago · The venerable Gayatri Mantra is perhaps the best known and most treasured mantra of the yoga tradition. As a practitioner and teacher of Gayatri for many years, Rolf Sovik offers a thoughtful and delightful translation and commentary that reveal its relevancy in practice in the context of our modern lives.
Mar 23, 2018 · The Gayatri mantra is one of the oldest and most powerful of Sanskrit mantras. It is believed that by chanting the Gayatri mantra and firmly establishing it in the mind, if you carry on your life and do the work that is ordained for you, your life will be full of happiness.
Gayatri Mantra. ॐ भूर् भुवः स्वः तत् सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्॥. oṃ bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ tat saviturvareṇyaṃ bhargo devasya dhīmahi dhiyo yo naḥ pracodayāt.. Om, the Lord, is ...
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Jan 1, 2012 · Gāyatrī is a particular ancient metre or rhythmic pattern of twenty-four syllables generally composed as a triplet of three lines with eight syllables in each line.
