Friday, 3 April 2015

Gayatri Mantra

     

                     ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यम् भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् 


About Gayatri Mantra


Gayatri Mantra was first evealed to Brahmarshi Vishwamitra.The basic significance of Gayatri mantra is the worship of the Sun God. According to the Vedas, Gayatri Mantra is to be recited both at dawn and dusk, facing the sun. Gayatri Mantra can be chanted three times a day in the morning, noon and evening. In the morning, it is dedicated to Lord Brahma and is called Gayatri, in the noon, it is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is called Savitri; while in the evening, and it is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is called Saraswati. The main body of the Gayatri Mantra consists of 24 syllables.          


Rosary to be used for Chanting Gayatri Mantra
Rudraksha Mala
Flowers to be used for Gayatri Mantra
All Types Of Red Flowers
Total Number of Recitaion/Japa for Gayatri Mantra
Frequency of japa for Gayatri Mantra is 1,25,000 times
Best Time or Muhurta for Chanting Gayatri Mantra
Pratah rohini mrigshira ,uttara bhadrapad ,uttara phalguni ,revati mool swati


Deity of Gayatri Mantra


Veda Mata Gayatri Devi is believed to be the deity of Gayatri Mantra. She is the incarnation of Goddess Saraswati the goddess of Knowledge and the giver of the four Vedas. Gayatri Devi sits on a red lotus signifying wealth; she is accompanied by a white swan signifying purity; she holds a book in one hand - signifying knowledge and a cure in another signifying health. She is shown as having 5 heads signifying the 'Panch Prana' or the 5 senses. Gayatri Mantra is dedicated to the Sun. The Sun is considered as Savitur the Creator. Gayatri mantra is a prayer to eternal source of light and life the Sun to guide one's intellect in all matters and awakens our consciousness. Savita i.e. Gayatri is the driving force behind the Savitur the Sun.   

Benefits of Gayatri Mantra

Gayatri Mantra is chanted for the attainment of universal consciousness and awakening of one's intuitive powers. It is believed and has been observed that the regular recitation (Japa) of Gayatri Mantra energizes Prana Shakti (Life Force), confers one with good health, intelligence, mental strength, prosperity; bestows wisdom and enlightenment and guides one towards the Ultimate Truth - the Ultimate realization of God. Gayatri Mantra has the power to remove obstacles, ward off diseases and protect from dangers. It is believed that there are 24 types of Gayatri Mantras in all each to be chanted for a different purpose.



Gayatri Mantra

Gayatri proclaims the fundamental doctrine of vedas that a man can get realization of God in his life with his own efforts without intervention of any prophet or avtar
ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यम् भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् |
Om Bhoorbhuvah Swah tatsviturvarenyam Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayaat |                  
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