Gayatri Mantra

The Gayatri Mantra holds special significance in Hindu mythology as it forms a part of many religious texts. It first appeared in the Rig Veda and is also mentioned in many classics such as the Bhagavad Gita and the Manusmriti. 

It is said that this mantra was created by Guru Vishvamitra and is revered by devotees all over the country. The mantra is often chanted during the Janehu ceremony of young men in accordance with Hinduism. 

The Gayatri Mantra was named such because it was composed in the Vedic meter that is known as Gayatri. It is addressed to Savitri who is said to be the Goddess of the five elements that together form the human body. 

As per astrology, this mantra is dedicated to the Sun God. Astrologers suggest that chanting the Gayatri Mantra strengthens the position of Sun in the horoscope chart of an individual and helps in their career development. 

Chanting Gayatri Mantra

Gayatri Mantra is a universal prayer that praises the deity that represents the five elements of life. By chanting this mantra, we adore the deity, meditate upon her divine presence in every human being and pray to her to strengthen our intellect and make us a better person. 

This mantra is like a summarization of the Vedas and refers to the divine knowledge that sharpens the mind of an individual. Reciting this mantra will elevate your mental faculties and make you more aware of your surroundings. 

Through the astrological point of view, this mantra is said to pacify the sun and bring it to a favourable position in your birth chart. According to astrologers, the sun is a divine source of energy that shares its energy with others and takes in the immense heat produced while dissipating this energy.

Thus, the sun only gives and never demands anything in return. Therefore, by chanting the Gayatri mantra we give recognition and respect to the sun for its selfless nature and express our gratitude. Also, through the mantra, we ask the sun to brighten up our world and dispel the darkness that surrounds us. 

How to Chant Gayatri Mantra?

You can chant this mantra while doing the chores of your daily life. It is often advised that you recite it while taking a bath, as it would cleanse your outer and inner self at the same time. Also, it is considered best to chant it before a meal and the moment you wake up in the morning and when you go to bed.

The best time to meditate upon the Gayatri mantra is considered to be during the early morning hours (4 am-8 am) and during the evening hours (4 pm-8 pm). It is said that when you practice meditation during this time then it takes you closer to the divine power that rules over the universe. Therefore, one must chant this mantra during this time of the day.

Gayatri Mantra in English

“Om Bhuur-Bhuvah Svah
Tat-Savitur-Varennyam
Bhargo Devasya Dhiimahi
Dhiyo Yo Nah Pracodayaat ||”

Gayatri Mantra in Sanskrit

“ॐ भूर् भुवः सुवः ।
तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं
भर्गो॑ देवस्यधीमहि ।
धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् ॥”

Meaning of Gayatri Mantra

The Gayatri mantra starts with the primordial sound “Om”. The mantra literally translates as “we meditate upon the supreme power that rules the entire universe (including the sky, heaven, galaxies, earth, and the divine consciousness present in every human being). We ask the adorable Savitur (refers to “Savitri” or “Sun”) who represents the divine light that has led to the creation of this universe to illuminate our lives and awaken our consciousness on the physical, mental and spiritual levels.”

Benefit of Gayatri Mantra

The Gayatri Mantra is the most important mantra that has been given the status of “maha-mantra”. It is said that by chanting this mantra every problem of a person gets solved - be it an issue related to love, finance, job, career or any other thing.

By reciting the Gayatri Mantra one becomes aware of their inner self and experiences the vitality of the five elements that have given shape to this entire universe. It revitalizes our body with the energies that govern the physical, metaphysical and psychological self of a person.

Some other benefits of the Gayatri Mantra are as follows:
It is said that reciting it can save you from harm as the vibrations that this mantra produces removes all negativity present around the reciter.

By chanting the Gayatri mantra regularly, you can sharpen your intellect and find the path to enlightenment as the divine energy guides you in the right direction.

If you chant the mantra three times a day during the morning, evening and afternoon hours, then it would lessen the impact of your wrongdoings.

It instills positivity in your mind and fulfills all your desires by making you virtuous.

It is believed that chanting Gayatri mantra can relieve you from all diseases and bring an end to all your miseries.

Thus, we may conclude that reciting the Gayatri mantra can prove to be beneficial for us in many ways. It can bring luck and prosperity to us and help us get rid of all our problems as it eliminates any kind of negativity that surrounds the person who chants it regularly.