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"There are many
who argue that the Pranava can be repeated only by a few,
and that others are not entitled to it. This is wrong. This
false conclusion has been arrived at since they do not know
the Truth. It springs from a mistaken belief. The Gita does
not mention this group or that group. Krishna declares 'whoever'
without any qualifying words limiting it to one class or sex."
"The Gayatri Mantra
is the elaboration of the Pranava Sabda or Om. It (the Gayatri
Mantra) is now held so venerable and valuable that initiation
into the Adhyatmic life is achieved by its contemplation."
1. What is
the Gayatri Mantra?
The Gayatri Mantra is the Universal Prayer enshrined in the
Vedas, the most ancient Scriptures of Man.
The Gayatri Mantra is a Prayer that can well be spoken with
yearning by men and women of all creeds and climes in all
centuries. Repetition of this Mantra will develop the Intelligence.
2. Recite
the Gayatri Mantra.
The Gayatri Mantra is as follows:
OM BHUR BHUVA SUVAH
TAT SAVITUR VARENYAM
BHARGO DEVASYA DHEEMAHI
DHIYO YONAH PRACHODAYAT
Bhagavan chanting
Gayatri Mantra:
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3. How may
the Gayatri Mantra be translated?
OM
- Para Brahman
BHUR
- Bhu loka (Physical plane). It also refers to the body made
up of the 5 Pancha Bhutas (5 elements). These 5 elements constitute
Prakriti (Nature).
BHUVA
- Bhuva loka - The middle world. Bhuva is also Prana Sakthi.
SVAHA
- Swarga loka (Heaven - the land of the Gods)
TAT
- Paramatma, God or Brahman
SAVITUR
- That from which all this is born
VARENYAM
- Fit to be worshipped
BHARGO
- The Radiance, the Spiritual Effulgence, the Light that bestows
Wisdom
DEVASYA
- Divine Reality
DHEEMAHI
- We meditate
DHIYO
- Buddhi, Intellect
YO
- Which
NAH
- Our
PRACHODAYAT
- Enlighten.
The Gayatri Mantra may be translated in many
ways. One such translation is as follows:
We meditate upon the Spiritual Effulgence of that Adorable
Supreme Divine Reality the Source of the Physical, the Astral
and the Heavenly Spheres of Existence. May that Supreme Divine
Being enlighten our intellect (so that we may realise the
Supreme Truth).
4. Who discovered
the Gayatri Mantra?
The Gayatri Mantra was discovered by Sage Viswamitra. It was
the same Sage Viswamitra who initiated Sri Rama into the mysteries
of Sun worship, through the Mantra Aaditiya Hrdayam.
5. What did
the Gayatri Mantra enable Sage Viswamitra to do?
The Gayatri Mantra enabled Sage Viswamitra to use rare weapons,
which bowed to his will when the Mantra was repeated with
faith. Through the powers he attained in this way, Viswamitra
was able to create a counterpart of this Cosmos. (Sathya Sai
Vahini - 184)
6. To whom
is the Gayatri Mantra addressed?
The Gavatri Mantra is addressed to the energy of the Sun,
Surya.
7. What is
the potency of the Gayatri Mantra?
This Mantra has infinite potentiality. It is a vibrant formula.
It has immense powers, powers that are truly amazing, for
the Sun is its presiding Deity.
8. Where is
the Gayatri Mantra enshrined?
The Gayatri Mantra is enshrined in the Vedas, the most ancient
Scriptures of Man.
9. Who is Gayatri?
Gayatri is the Mother of the Vedas -
Gayatri Chandasaam Maatha.
10. Whom does
Gayatri redeem?
Gayatri redeems the chanter of the Mantra -
Gaayantham thraayathe ithi Gayatri. |
