Gayatri Mantra: was first recorded in the Rig Veda and was written in Sanskrit around 2500 to 3500 years back. The Gayatri Mantra comprises twenty-four syllables organized inside a triplet of eight syllables. Reciting the Gayatri Mantra not only decontaminates the chanter but the listener as well.
Gayatri Mantra
ॐ भूर् भुवः स्वः
तत् सवितुर्वरेण्यं
भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि
धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्
Om bhūr bhuvaḥ suvaḥ
tatsaviturvareṇyaṃ
bhargo devasyadhīmahi
dhiyo yo naḥ prachodayāt
Gayatri Mantra English Translation:
We meditate on the glory of the Creator;
Who created the universe;
Who deserves to be worshiped;
Who is the embodiment of knowledge and light;
Who is the remover of all sin and ignorance;
It will awaken your intelligence.
Gayatri mantra Meaning
O Goddess, there is darkness in our hearts. Please remove this darkness from you and increase the light inside you.
Why is Gayatri Mantra chanted?
It is believed that chanting the Gayatri Mantra can bring you success and happiness in your life. Chanting of Gayatri Mantra brings stability and stability of mind. The mantra is a declaration of appreciation for both the nutritious sun and the divine.
Who is Gayatri?
Goddess Gayatri is further referred to as “Veda-Mata” or the Mother of the Vedas – iggj, Yajur, Sam and Atharva – the very original evidence of the Vedas. This is the basis, the truth behind the authoritative and wise universe. Goddess Gayatri is known for dispelling darkness by putting light in her mind.
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What are the benefits of chanting Gayatri Mantra?
Regular chanting of Gayatri Mantra improves concentration and learning
It is known to remove toxins from the body
It improves breathing and nervous system function
It keeps your heart healthy and eliminates negativity
Chanting of Gayatri Mantra calms the mind
This reduces stress and anxiety
When is the best time to chant Gayatri Mantra?
According to the Vedas, time has three qualities: Sattva, Raja and Tama. (Purity, passion and inactivity)
Sattvic quality is between 8 to 8 in the morning and 8 to 8 in the evening
They are Rajasik from 8 am to 4 pm
The nights are 8 and 4 p.m.
Sattva is the best time to chant Gayatri Mantra. Therefore, Gayatri Mantra should be recited from 4 to 8 in the morning and from 8 to 8 in the evening.