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03-word to word meaning of the gayatri mantra
Word to Word meaning of the Mantra
Aum = Brahma ;
bhoor = embodiment of vital spiritual energy(pran) ;
bhuwah = destroyer of sufferings ;
swaha = embodiment of happiness ;
tat = that ;
savitur = bright like sun ;
varenyam = best choicest ;
bhargo = destroyer of sins ;
devasya = divine ;
these first nine words describe the glory of God
dheemahi = may imbibe ; pertains to meditation
dhiyo = intellect ;
yo = who ;
naha = our ;
prachodayat = may inspire!
“dhiyo yo na prachodayat” is a prayer to God
bhoor = embodiment of vital spiritual energy(pran) ;
bhuwah = destroyer of sufferings ;
swaha = embodiment of happiness ;
tat = that ;
savitur = bright like sun ;
varenyam = best choicest ;
bhargo = destroyer of sins ;
devasya = divine ;
these first nine words describe the glory of God
dheemahi = may imbibe ; pertains to meditation
dhiyo = intellect ;
yo = who ;
naha = our ;
prachodayat = may inspire!
“dhiyo yo na prachodayat” is a prayer to God
The mantra consists of 24 syllables.
First line: ta, sa, vi, tu, va, re, ny, ya -8
Second line: Bha, go, de, va, ya, dhee, ma, hi-8
Third line: Dhi, yo,yo, nah, ra, cho, da, ya -8
Total = 24
First line: ta, sa, vi, tu, va, re, ny, ya -8
Second line: Bha, go, de, va, ya, dhee, ma, hi-8
Third line: Dhi, yo,yo, nah, ra, cho, da, ya -8
Total = 24
How to chant the Mantra
Take a bath or wash your hands and feet.
If you worship Gayatri as Mother Goddess, keep a picture of Her.
If you worship Gayatri as the Light of God, meditate on sun god.
Sit facing East or North in Padmasana or Siddhasana (or Vajrasana), or in any other easy, comfortable posture.
Sit on a mat placed on a hard surface.
Have a rosary of 108 beads and a head bead made of Tulsi, Rudraksa or sandalwood.
Let the place of meditation be clean and simple.
The best times for meditation are in the morning, just before sunrise and in the evening, just before sunset.
Benefits of the Mantra
Sarva roga nivaarini Gayatri,
Gayatri Mantra is the reliever of diseasesSarva duhkha parivaarini Gayatri,
the Gayatri Mantra wards off all miserySarva vaancha phalasri Gayatri
the Gayatri Mantra is the fulfiller of all desires
Whoever meditates on the Gayatri Mantra every morning and evening will certainly be blessed with long life, good health and peace. Gayatri Mantra is the best cure for all ills. Gayatri brings healing to any sickness, be they physical, mental, emotional or spiritual.
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