Gayatri Mantra
Gayatri Mantra
Surya Dev / Savitri
The oldest and most widely chanted Vedic mantra, believed to sharpen the intellect and bring inner clarity.
When to chant
At sunrise, or up to three times a day (morning, noon, evening) during sandhya.
Sanskrit verse
ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः, तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं। भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि, धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्॥
Transliteration
Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah, Tat-Savitur-Varenyam, Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi, Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat.
Meaning
We meditate on the radiant glory of the divine Sun, the source of all existence. May that light guide our understanding onto the right path.
Common questions
What is Gayatri Mantra and why is it chanted? +
The oldest and most widely chanted Vedic mantra, believed to sharpen the intellect and bring inner clarity.
When should Gayatri Mantra be chanted? +
At sunrise, or up to three times a day (morning, noon, evening) during sandhya.
What does Gayatri Mantra mean? +
We meditate on the radiant glory of the divine Sun, the source of all existence. May that light guide our understanding onto the right path.
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