The Gayatri Mantra is an ancient mantra from the Vedas of India. Hindus consider this mantra as the essence of the Vedas. This mantra is a blessing to mankind. Though, you may have already known or heard about it, you may not be aware of the tremendous benefits of chanting the Gayatri Mantra. Even if you are not a Hindu, you can still chant the Gayatri Mantra and receive the benefits of the same. Such is the greatness of Hinduism or the Sanatan Dharma ! There is no restriction on anyone for chanting this mantra. So let us see what is Gayatri Mantra is all about.
The Gayatri Mantra is an invocation to the Divine Light of the Sun. Yes, the Sun or the Solar Deity is the one that is responsible for life on Earth. All life forms of Earth derive energy from the Sun. Plants are the primary point in the food cycle whereby they convert solar energy through photosynthesis and nourish themselves. Humans and animals eat these plants and thus derive energy which is primarily obtained by plants from the Sun. So what if humans directly take energy from Sun and sustain themselves ! It is indeed the case with highly accomplished Yogis who live directly on sunlight and air.
But can we ordinary people do likewise ? Absolutely not ! However, ancient Rishis and Seers in Hinduism have revealed mantras that can help mankind in various ways. The Gayatri mantra has 24 letters corresponding to the 24 vertebrae of the spine. The backbone is what provides support and stability to our body. Similarly, the Gayatri mantra brings stability in our intellect. The chanting of Gayatri mantra sharpens the intellect and brightens the memory. A new mirror reflects clearly, but over time, dust gathers and it needs cleaning. Similarly, our mind becomes tainted with time, the company that we keep, the knowledge we receive and our latent tendencies. When we chant the Gayatri mantra, it is like deep cleansing, so that the mirror (the mind) reflects in a better way. Through the mantra, the inner glow is kindled, the inner plane is kept alive. One gains brilliance in both the inner and outer worlds.
The Gayatri mantra in Devanagari:
ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् ॥
In IAST:
Oṃ bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ tat savitur vareṇyaṃ bhargo devasya dhīmahi dhiyo yo naḥ prachodayāt
– Rigveda 3.62.10
Meaning of Gayatri Mantra:
"We meditate on the glory of that Being who has produced this universe; may She enlighten our minds"
The ideal time to chant is the transitory hours of dawn and dusk. The times when the sun has set but it is neither dark nor light and when the night has passed and the day is yet to begin. In these moments, the mind also enters an altered state of consciousness. However, you can chant it anytime as per your wish. One must sit down in a peaceful place and keep his spine straight and chant at least 108 times daily to get benefits. This much amount of practice is minimum to notice the benefits. Always chant with faith, devotion and sincerity.
Pictorially, the Gayatri Mantra is represented as a female Deity i.e. Goddess Gayatri. She is portrayed as the female form of the Light of the Sun. The Light itself denotes the wisdom that enlightens the soul.
Some well known benefits of Gayatri Mantra
- Improves concentration and learning
- Removes toxins from the body
- Improves breathing and functioning of the nervous system
- Keeps your heart healthy and removes the negativity
- Calms the mind
- Reduces stress and anxiety
If you are student, your intellect will get sharpened and also will your memory improve. Businessmen and professionals will make better and clearer decisions. If you are in the field of art, creativity, beauty, aesthetics, you will see that Gayatri Mantra chanting will give you new inspirations, novel insights and unique ideas in your field. Sportsmen will develop greater stamina and endurance capability. Researchers and scientists will see a marked difference in their accomplishments.
Here is a video to listen the Gayatri Mantra.
So what are you waiting for ! Start chanting the Gayatri Mantra right away and evolve yourself in your field of action and achieve success!
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