Illuminate Your Mind with the Gayatri Mantra

The Gayatri Mantra and Its Meaning

Original Text: ॥ ॐ भूर् भुवः स्वः तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् ॥

Transliteration: Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah Tat Savitur Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat

Breakdown

• Om: The primordial sound.
• Bhur: The physical world.
• Bhuvah: The astral or intermediate world.
• Svah: The celestial world.
• Tat: That (referring to the supreme reality).
• Savitur: Of the Sun or the Divine Illuminator.
• Varenyam: The most excellent or worthy of adoration.
• Bhargo: The effulgence or spiritual radiance.
• Devasya: Of the Divine Being.
• Dheemahi: We meditate upon.
• Dhiyo: Intellect or understanding.
• Yo: Who.
• Nah: Our.
• Prachodayat: May inspire or illuminate.

Full Meaning

"We meditate on the radiant energy of the Divine Sun; may it illuminate our minds."

Associated Deity

Goddess Gayatri, the embodiment of the Gayatri Mantra, and Savitur (the Sun God).

Origin Story

The Gayatri Mantra is one of the oldest and most revered mantras in Hinduism. It is found in the Rigveda. It is considered the mother of all Vedas.

How and When to Chant

The Gayatri Mantra is traditionally chanted at dawn, midday, and dusk. It can be chanted any time of the day, especially during meditation. It is recommended to chant it 3, 9, or 108 times.

Benefits

• Increases wisdom and intellect.
• Promotes spiritual growth.
• Purifies the mind and body.
• Brings peace and enlightenment.