Gayatri mantra is one of the most powerful mantras known as Savitri mantra. It is revered from the vedas (Rig Veda). It is one of the famous mantras used on all important and auspicious occasions by hindu priests while performing the rituals. It is composed of 24 letters similar to 24 Vertebrae of spine. The spine ensures flexibile movements and provides support to the body. Like the spine, it is belived that chanting Gayatri mantra brings stability to life.
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The Gayatri Mantra in Hindi:
ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् ॥
The Gayatri Mantra in English and its meaning:
oṃ bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥtat savitur vareṇyaṃbhargo devasya dhīmahidhiyo yo naḥ pracodayāt
Meaning:
O, Divine mother, our hearts are loaded up with darkness. Kindly make this darkness distant from us and advance brightening inside us.
Who Wrote Gayatri Mantra?
The Gayatri mantra was written by Rishi Vishwamitra.
Benefits of Gayatri Mantra?
- Chanting of Gayatri mantra boost brain function and improves concentration.
- It charges the body cells for proper functioning. It helps in cleaning the toxins from the body.
- It enhances breathing and functioning of the nervous system.
- Chanting of Gayatri Mantra soothes and reliefs the mind. Good for internal peace.
- It eases stress and anxiety.
Who is Gayatri Mata?
Gayatri Mata is a mother of all vedas. She is an incarnation of Lord Saraswati mata and consort of Brahma Dev.
When is Gayatri Jayanti observed?
The devotees of Gayatri Mata celebrates her Birth anniversary on the Ekadashi Tithi (eleventh day), Jyeshtha Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the Lunar cycle). It will be celebrated on 12 August 2022.
The devotees keep fast on this day. They decorate the temple area, offer food to Mata Gayatri and perform Gayatri mata ki aarti to worship them.
Best time to chant Gayatri Mantra?
The best time to chant Gayatri mantra is the early morning time (5 AM to 8 AM).