The Gayatri Mantra is among the most ancient and revered mantras, originating from the Rig Veda, which was composed 2500-3500 years ago. The seer of this mantra is Brahmarishi Vishwamitra. The initial part of the mantra, "Om Bhur Bhuvah Svaha," is derived from the Yajur Veda and is known as the Mahavyahriti, a great spiritual utterance. This mantra is often used before other mantras. Its essence is to establish a connection with the earth, the heavens, and whatever lies beyond, allowing one to absorb the supreme energy and unite with the divine power.
Breakdown of the Gayatri Mantra:
Om Bhur Bhuvah Svaha:
Bhur: Represents the earth.
Bhuvah: Represents the heavens.
Svaha: Represents that which is beyond.
This phrase signifies connecting with the terrestrial, celestial, and transcendental realms, absorbing their supreme energies, and becoming one with the divine power.
Tat Savitur Varenyam:
Tat: Refers to the indescribable and incomparable divine essence.
Savitur: Means the Sun, representing Savita (the divine light), knowledge, and wisdom that inspires and sustains all life.
Varenyam: This means that it is worthy of worship, signifying reverence towards the divinity that permeates the universe and beyond.
Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi:
This line means to meditate on that divine radiance, to keep the mind resonating with its essence.
Dhiyo Yonah Prachodayat:
This line means to continuously meditate on divine wisdom, supreme light, and ultimate knowledge, ensuring that we always dwell in this divine presence.
Complete Gayatri Mantra:
Om Bhur Bhuvah SvahTat Savitur Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi Dhiyo Yonah Prachodayat
Om Bhurbhuvah Svah (from Taittiriya Aranyaka, Yajur Veda)
Tat Savitur Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi Dhiyo Yonah Prachodayat (Rig Veda 3/62/10)
This ancient mantra invokes the divine light of the Sun, invoking it to illuminate our intellect and guide us toward righteousness and wisdom.
ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः (तैत्तिरीय आरण्यक, यजुर्वेद)
तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं। भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि।
धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् (ऋग्वेद 3/62/10)
When to Chant the Gayatri Mantra
Before Sunrise
In the Afternoon
Before Sunset
Benefits of Chanting the Gayatri Mantra
Peace of Mind and Concentration: Chanting the Gayatri Mantra calms the mind and enhances focus.
Alleviates Sorrow and Pain: It is believed to remove sorrow, pain, poverty, and sins.
For Childbirth: The mantra is often chanted to bless couples with children.
Career Success: It is beneficial for achieving success in work and advancing in one’s career.
Supremacy Over Opponents: To establish dominance over adversaries, perform a havan with ghee and coconut powder while chanting the mantra.
Improved Memory: Daily chanting of the Gayatri Mantra helps in developing memory power.
Gayatri Mantras for Various Deities:
Shiva Gayatri Mantra
ॐ तत्पुरु॑षाय वि॒द्महे॑ महादे॒वाय॑ धीमहि ।
तन्नो॑ रुद्रः प्रचो॒दया᳚त् ॥
Chanting the Shiva Gayatri Mantra brings happiness, prosperity, and wealth. It destroys sins, grants mental peace, and generates positive energy. It is especially effective for pacifying Pitra, Kalsarp, Rahu-Ketu, and Shani Doshas.
Ganpati Gayatri Mantra
ॐ तत्पुरु॑षाय वि॒द्महे॑ वक्रतु॒ण्डाय॑ धीमहि ।
तन्नो॑ दन्तिः प्रचो॒दया᳚त् ॥
Daily chanting of the Ganpati Gayatri Mantra removes obstacles and brings success, happiness, and prosperity. It provides mental peace and is known for achieving success in various endeavours and victory over diseases and enemies.
Nandi Gayatri Mantra
ॐ तत्पुरु॑षाय वि॒द्महे॑ चक्रतु॒ण्डाय॑ धीमहि ।
तन्नो॑ नन्दिः प्रचो॒दया᳚त् ॥
Nandi Ji embodies all the powers of Lord Shiva. Chanting the Nandi Gayatri Mantra daily enhances knowledge and wisdom and relieves physical suffering.
Subrahmanya Gayatri Mantra
ॐ तत्पुरु॑षाय वि॒द्महे॑ महासे॒नाय॑ धीमहि ।
तन्नः षण्मुखः प्रचो॒दया᳚त् ॥
Continuous chanting of this mantra destroys all enemies and obstacles.
Garuda Gayatri Mantra
ॐ तत्पुरु॑षाय वि॒द्महे॑ सुवर्णप॒क्षाय॑ धीमहि ।
तन्नो॑ गरुडः प्रचो॒दया᳚त् ॥
Chanting the Garuda Gayatri Mantra removes the fear of snakes and protects against black magic and negative forces. It also provides relief from Rahu, Ketu, and Kalsarpa defects in the horoscope.
Brahma Gayatri Mantra
ॐ-वेँ॒दा॒त्म॒नाय॑ वि॒द्महे॑ हिरण्यग॒र्भाय॑ धीमहि ।
तन्नो॑ ब्रह्मः प्रचो॒दया᳚त् ॥
Chanting the Brahma Gayatri Mantra brings fame, wealth, and prosperity. It helps in achieving the four aims of human life and paves the way to Brahmaloka after death.
Vishnu Gayatri Mantra
ॐ ना॒रा॒य॒णाय॑ वि॒द्महे॑ वासुदे॒वाय॑ धीमहि ।
तन्नो॑ विष्णुः प्रचो॒दया᳚त् ॥
Chanting this mantra brings freedom from family disputes and leads to happiness and prosperity.
Sri Lakshmi Gayatri Mantra
ॐ म॒हा॒दे॒व्यै च वि॒द्महे॑ विष्णुप॒त्नी च॑ धीमहि ।
तन्नो॑ लक्ष्मी प्रचो॒दया᳚त् ॥
Chanting this mantra bestows the infinite blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. It is believed to free one from debt and ensure the continuous blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.
Narasimha Gayatri Mantra
ॐ-वँ॒ज्र॒न॒खाय वि॒द्महे॑ तीक्ष्णद॒ग्ग्-ष्ट्राय॑ धीमहि ।
तन्नो॑ नरसिग्ंहः प्रचो॒दया᳚त् ॥
Chanting this mantra relieves one from fears of tantric mantras, obstacles, ghosts, and premature death. It removes all sorrows and is beneficial for wealth accumulation. Offering a peacock feather to Lord Narasimha while chanting removes Kalsarp Dosh.
Sun Gayatri Mantra
ॐ भा॒स्क॒राय॑ वि॒द्महे॑ महद्द्युतिक॒राय॑ धीमहि ।
तन्नो॑ आदित्यः प्रचो॒दया᳚त् ॥
Chanting this mantra brings fame and respect. It increases self-confidence and cures eye disorders, especially if the Sun is weak in the horoscope.
Agni Gayatri Mantra
ॐ-वैँ॒श्वा॒न॒राय॑ वि॒द्महे॑ लाली॒लाय धीमहि ।
तन्नो॑ अग्निः प्रचो॒दया᳚त् ॥
Agni, Indra's twin brother, is as strong and powerful as Indra. Chanting the Agni Gayatri Mantra develops energy within and ensures the samidha offer to the Gods.
Durga Gayatri Mantra
ॐ का॒त्या॒य॒नाय॑ वि॒द्महे॑ कन्यकु॒मारि॑ धीमहि ।
तन्नो॑ दुर्गिः प्रचो॒दया᳚त् ॥
Chanting the Durga Gayatri Mantra is beneficial for overcoming any fear. It increases self-confidence and brings wisdom, peace, prosperity, and good fortune. Regular chanting removes troubles and mental problems.
By incorporating these mantras into daily practice, one can invoke the blessings and divine energies of various deities, leading to a harmonious and prosperous life.
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