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The
Gayatri Mantra
The
vedic form of the famous Gayatri mantra:
Aum
bhur-bhuvah-swah tat savitur varenyam
bhargo devasya dheemahi dhiyo yo nah Prachodayat.
Summary
of the Mantra:
May we
meditate on the Glory of the Lord, the Remover of pains and sorrows, the
Bestower of happiness, Who has created the universe, and Who is the
embodiment of knowledge and light. May the Lord, enlighten our intellect in
the right direction by destroying all our sins and ignorance.
Meaning
of each letter in mantra:
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OM = Almighty God
BHOOR = Embodiment of vital or spiritual energy
BHUVAHA = Destroyer of suffering
SWAHA = Embodiment of happiness
TAT = That (indicating God)
SAVITUR = Bright, luminous, like and sun
VARENIYAM = Supreme, best
BARGO = Destroyer of sins
DEVASYA = Divine
DHEEMAHI = May receive
DHIYO = Intellect
YO = Who
NAHA = Our
PRACHODAYAT = May inspire
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Gayatri
is a Mantra(vedic hymn) which inspires righteous wisdom its meaning is that
the Almighty God may illuminate our intellect which may lead us to
righteous path. This is most important teaching. All the problems of a
person are solved if he is endowed with the gift of righteous wisdom.
Having endowed with far sighted wisdom, a man is neither entangled in
calamity nor does he tread wrong path. Righteous wisdom stars emerging as
soon as a methodical recitation of this Mantra is performed.
"May
we meditate on the Glory of the Lord, the Remover of pains and sorrows, the
Bestower of happiness, Who has created the universe, and Who is the
embodiment of knowledge and light. May the Lord, enlighten our intellect in
the right direction by destroying all our sins and ignorance."
The
Gayatri Mantra is the form of eternal truth. It is the heart of all beings
and the eternal Ved Mantra. Gayatri destroys the sins of the world. All the
four Vedas have originated from this mantra:
This
can be translated: Aum. Let us contemplate the spirit of the divine of the
earth, the atmosphere and heaven. May that inspire our minds. Savitri is
the Sun and this mantra is recited at the three junctions or twilight of
the day. Here is described how the mantra Aum hums in the base or Muladhara
chakra, and moves through seven stages to the chakra above the head Sahasrara.
Maha
Vishnu describes Aum as consisting of the following. Bhur is existence,
Bhuvah is the elements, Svah is the Atma of everything, Maha is greatness
and light, Tat is Brahman (the absolute). Tapah is all knowledge, Satyam is
supremacy and internal wisdom. This tantra connects the three letters of
Aum to the seven worlds.
Tat,
refers to the first cause of all substance, as fire in the circle of the
sun and is supreme Brahman. Savituhu is the source of all living beings.
Varenyam is the excellent one who receives adoration.
Bharga
destroys sin. Devasya means it is full of light, while Dheemahi refers to
knowledge being golden and always within the sun. Dhiyo means Buddhi. Yo
stands for energy (tejas).
The
mantra is divided into three sections of eight letters and four sections of
six letters.
A
dhyana (meditation) - Gayatri as having four faces, which are white,
yellow, red and black. Yet the tantrik tradition has different views of the
Gayatri. For example, in the Matrikabhedatantra, there is a couplet, which
says a person who knows the Brahman (the absolute) is a Brahmin.
Gayatri
is mother of Vedas. Sadhana of Gayatri mantra is the essence of all Vedas.
Even God like Brahma mediates on and performs Jap of Gayatri at the time of
twi-light.
Gayatri
Jap performed daily for three years realizes God and like air, acquires the
power of going where the person wants to go. Merely by offering water to
the Sun and performing Jap of three thousand Gayatri mantra at the time of
twilight, a person becomes adorable by God.
By
Gayatri Sadhana the person may get salvation, wealth, victory in battle,
and freedom from disease. A man may know all the four Vedas very well but
all his labour goes waste if he does not know Gayatri mantra. A person who
worships mantra other than Gayatri cannot get success even if he takes
millions of birth.
Rishis,
Saints say that there is no other mantra like Gayatri mantra in all the
Vedas. Ved, yagya, dan (donation, charity), tap are not equivalent even to
a small fraction of Gayatri mantra. Whether a man is pure or impure, he is
sitting or walking, in whatever condition a wise man may be, he should
perform Gayatri Jap. A man gets rid of all sins by this Jap. Nothing is
greater than GAYATRI MANTRA in this as well as other loks for the success of
daily work; fulfilment of desires and for development of tapas.
The
following guidelines are provided for the Sadhaka:
In
Bhavanopanishad, one witness within oneself the effulgent figure of Divine
Mother with the different phases of the waxing and waning Moon.
The
Devi is to be meditated upon as of a ruddy complexion, with eyes expansive,
as an ocean overflowing with waves of grace, with noose, goad, arrows of
flowers and a twig of sugar- cane in her hand, surrounded by Anima and
other deities and ultimately as one´s own self.
1.
Complete faith unflinching loyalty backed by a clear heart towards the
deity is required for Sadhana.
2. Do
not start Mantra Shakti under any pressure. Trust in God, kindness and
patience should be the virtues of a Sadhaka.
3. Avoid
harsh speech, lust, anger, restless thoughts, evil company and egoism. Do
not get emotional. Mantras on hearsay should be avoided, as they must be
authentic.
4.
Sadhana done without any specific aim bears fruits early. In case you see
any miracle, do not fear. Keep your WILL POWER strong and continue your
Sadhana. All troubles will vanish.
5.
Brahmacharya or celibacy should be observed during Sadhana. In case of
failure, do not lose heart. Try it again and again and you will be crowned
with success.
HOW MANTRAS
ARE USEFUL:
One´s
subconscious mind can help to find the solution through meditation and
recitation of Mantras.
1.Purity
of thoughts, words and deeds, sincerity and deep seated. Belief in
repeating Mantras systematically and without any stress or strain on the
brain or body is the keynotes for the efficacy of Mantras.
2.
Concentrate and Meditate without having any desires in mind. The Mantra
should be recited softly so as to be audible only to be person concerned
and not to others. Mantras should be recited in a pleasing musical tone,
which will help in concentration.
3.Continuous
Sadhana will enable the Sadhaka to find solutions to the problems,
attaining peace of mind, reducing mental strain.
4.The
Sadhaka should have a light meal, hot and well cooked and in small
quantity, as over eating leads to the excitement of the sensory organs
which aggravate passions. Onions, Garlic and Meat have stimulating effects
on the sensory organs and will do harm to the body than good. Intoxicates
and smoking of any kind should be avoided. Lack of control in the diet is a
great obstacle to progress. Small quantities of wholesome food purify the
mind and a pure mind retains the memory of God.
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AUM
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GRANTHI�POWER
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MEANING
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TAT
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TAPINI
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SUCCESS
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SA
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SUCCESS
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BRAVERY (PARAKRAM)
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VI
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VISHWA
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MAINTENANCE� (PALAN)
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TUR
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TUSHTI
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WELFARE (KALYAN)
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VA
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VARDA
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MARYADA
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RE
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YOG
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SELF RESTRAINT��(SANYAM)
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NI
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REVATI
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SFUTA
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YAM
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LOVE (PREM)
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TAP
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BHAR
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SOOKSHMA
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MEDHA
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GO
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MONEY
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FOR SIGHT
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DE
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GYANA
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YOGMAYA
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VA
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BRILLIANCE (TEJ)
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JAGRITI (AWAKENING)
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SYA
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BHARGA
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YOGINI
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DHEE
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DEFENCE (RAKSHA)
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CREATION (PRODUCTION)
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MA
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GOMATI
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DHARINI
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HI
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INTELLECT (BUDDHI)
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SARASTA��(SWEETNESS)
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DHI
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DEVIKA
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PRABHAVA
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YO
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SUPPRESSION (DAMAN)
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IDEAL
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YO
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VARAHI
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OOSHMA
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NAHA
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DEVOTION (NISTHA)
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COURAGE
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PRA
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SINHANI
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DRASHYA
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CHO
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DHARNA�(POWER OF RETENTION)
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WISDOM (VIVEK)
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DA
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DHYAN
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NIRANJAN
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YAT
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PRAN
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SEWA (SERVICE)
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GAIN
SHARP INTELLECT:
The
deity worshipped in the Gayatri Mantra is Savita or the Sun, hence the best
day to do this ritual is Sunday. Through this Sadhana one can awaken all
mental faculties and gain a sharp intellect and photographic memory. Even a
child can be encouraged to try this practice for he can thus go on to excel
in his studies and build an excellent career.
Early
morning before sunrise have a bath and dress in yellow clothes. Fill a
copper pot with water in it drop a few rice grain and flower petals. Face
the morning sun. Raise the pot to the heart level and till it forward
allowing the water to follow onto the ground gently. At the same time chant
the Mantra seven times Udityam Jaatvedase Namah
RECOVER
FROM ILLNESS-ALIMENT.
This
ritual is a real boon for those afflicted by bad diseases. A family member
of a friend can perform this ritual for the person. On a Saturday night
after 9 p.m. Wear red clothes and sit on a red mat facing south. Make a
wooden platform in front and cover with red cloth. On it place a steel
plate with a handful of rice grains on it. On this plate place Moong
grains. Offer red Vermilion; rice grains, red flowers, incense and Ghee
lamp on it. Take the Red Hakeek Rosary and put it around the Ratna. Next
with water in the right palm and any wish you have to free yourself of any
aliments. Let the water drop on the plate before you. Then without any
count chant the Gayatri Mantra continuously for about 1 hour. Add at the
end of the Gayatri Mantra Ayeim Aum Hum Namah
GET
ONES WISHES FULFILLED:
This
Sadhana can be done on a Sunday or a Friday from 5 a.m. To 8 a.m. After a
bath wear yellows clothes and sits on a yellow mat facing east. On a
covered wooden seat make a mound of rice grains dyed yellow. On these place
a coconut. Tie a mouli (sacred red thread) around it. Apply a mark of red
tilak. On the right side place red rose petals place a Divya and a Shankh.
Offer on it incense, Ghee lamp, flowers rice grains, vermilion. Take water
in your right palm and pledge your wish. Next Stand on the mat and chant
one mala with Cheitanya rosary of this Gayatri Mantra adding to the last
part of this Mantra with Shreem Shreem Shreem Shreem Namah.
GAYATRI
MANTRA FOR ALL PURPOSES:
Repetitions
of the Gayatri Mantra for 125,000 times brings Siddhi. After the mantra has
been done for the prescribed number of times, fire worship should be done
with 12,000 ahutis of havan samagri with an offering of raw sugar, black
sesame seeds (125gms) and ghee (250gms). After the Homa a small feast
should be held for 12 girls of 8 years of age and one boy of 6 yrs old. The
person after achieving this siddha of the mantra can use to heal
physiological or psychological diseases, cure ill lucks and give victory
over enemies.
FOR
HEALING:
Before
touching the patient or giving any medicine, repeat one mala of Gayatri.
After completing the mala (108 beads), give the patient medicine for the
disease. If the patient is not taking any medication one can give water
from a clean copper, brass, bronze or silver pot. Shake the water and
repeat the mantra only once before giving the water to the patient. This
water will have miraculous effect.
CURE
DISEASES:
The
sick person should do the japa of Gayatri, after bathing, adding AING three
times at the end of the mantra for disease related to aggravation of mucus
and bile. Add HUNG three times at the end of the mantra for disease caused
by aggravation of wind. The japa should be done 108 times in the early
morning hours after bathing.
GOOD
MEMORY AND MENTAL POWER:
The
japa of Gayatri mantra should be done facing east before sunrise, after
bathing. The forehead should remain wet. This is accompanied by applying a
thick paste of sandal wood. Gayatri mantra should be recited repeating the
sound AUM three times before the mantra. Japa should be done daily 1, 3, 5,
7, 9 or 11 malas. After doing the mala rub both palms together while
reciting the mantra, then rub both hands on the forehead touching the place
of the third eyes with both ring fingers while the right hand rubs the
right side and the left hand the left side of the forehead, reaching up to
the temples. Then bring the hands to the head, then to the eyes, ears,
nose, cheeks, back of the neck, front of the neck, in that order. This
exercise should be done in a slow rhythm. All the breath (no inhaling or
exhaling while touching the starting point, third eye) until the end ( the
front of the neck).
FOR
ATTAINING WEALTH:
At the
end of the Gayatri mantra, repeat SHRING, the Lakshmi Bija, three times. 1
Mala (108 times) should be done everyday. All samagris used in worship
should be yellow, and yellow food should be taken for the period japa is
done. Use a yellow woolen rug, a mala of yellow haldi (turmeric root)
beads, yellow pots, yellow flowers, and yellow prasad for offering. A pinch
of saffron should be added in the kalash. The japa should be done in the
early morning hours before sunrise.
DISPEL
EVIL SPIRITS:
An agnihotra (homa) should be done, and 108 ahutis of ordinary havan
samagri should be offered to the fire. After the havan is done, the whitish
gray ashes should be collected from the fire place and rubbed on the hands,
feet, face, head, stomach and back of the person. The Gayatri mantra should
be recited during the rubbing of the ashes. The evil spirit will vanish
after one rubbing of the ashes. These ashes should be kept in a bottle and
maybe used whenever needed by the attendants of the patient. They can be
used on any other patients as well. And one should put ashes in ones hand
and recite Gayatri mantra 11 times and keep on reciting while rubbing.
SNAKES
SCORPIAN BITES:
Ashes
from sandal wood or peepal (Banyan wood), should be obtained after doing
homa with 108 recitations of the Gayatri Mantra. The ashes should be
collected in a blue bottle. One should observe the following method:
1. Check which nostril
is working.
2. Keep ashes in the
hand in the same side as the dominant nostril.
3. Recite Gayatri
mantra, adding HUNG at the end, while meditating on Gayatri riding a horse.
4. Recite the mantra
11 times.
5. Rub the ashes while
chanting the mantra:
6. AUM BHUR BUVUH
SWAHA TATSAVITRU VARENIYEM
BHARGO DEVESYA DHEEMAHI DIYO YO NA PRACHODAYAT HUNG.
7. Keep in another
small bottle 10gms of mustard seeds made into paste. Recite the mantra 108
times while making the paste in a stone mortar. This paste should be made
and stored like the ashes and used simultaneously or after rubbing the
ashes. Take the paste when needed and apply it to the tips of all fingers,
all toes, earlobes, navel, tip of the nose and forehead.
This
chanting is considered to be especially GOOD on Fridays, on Navami,
Chaturdasi, and Full Moon day-and during the nine days of Navaratri.
The
Gayatri Mantra does not belong to any particular sect of worship or it is
not restricted to any certain community. It is universal, for the whole
world. It contains in it the culture not of any particular society, but the
culture of humanity. The Gayatri Mantra is a treasure and heritage that
belongs to the whole of humanity without exclusion.
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