Gayatri Mantra is one of the most powerful and revered chants in Hinduism, often referred to as the "Mother of all Mantras." It is a prayer to the Sun God, Savitr, asking for enlightenment, wisdom, and spiritual awakening. The mantra is composed of 24 syllables and originates from the Rig Veda (Mandala 3.62.10). Reciting the Gayatri Mantra is believed to purify the mind, enhance concentration, and connect the individual to higher consciousness.
Here is the mantra:
"Om Bhur Bhuvaḥ Svaḥ,
Tat-savitur Vareṇyaṃ,
Bhargo Devasya Dhīmahi,
Dhiyo Yo Naḥ Prachodayāt."
Translation:
"We meditate on the divine light of the Sun,
May that light inspire and illuminate our intellect."
The Gayatri Mantra transcends barriers of religion and culture, symbolizing the universal quest for truth, clarity, and inner peace. It’s often chanted during meditation or spiritual rituals to invoke positive energy and higher wisdom.
oṃ bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ
tat savitur vareṇyaṃ
bhargo devasya dhīmahi
dhiyo yo naḥ pracodayāt
Meanings are as Follows-
oṃ - sacred syllable, primeval sound;
bhūr - physical body / physical realm;
bhuvaḥ - life force / mental realm;
svaḥ - soul / spiritual realm;
tat - that (God);
savitur - of Savitṛ (Sun, Creator, source of all life);
vareṇyam - adore, venerable;
bhargo - splendour, effulgence, divine light;
devasya - Supreme Lord;
dhīmahi - may we meditate;
dhiyo - buddhi (intellect);
yo - may this light;
naḥ - our;
prachodayāt - illumine / inspire.
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