Chanting of mantras has special significance in our culture and one of the most popular mantras is the Gayatri Mantra. Chanting this mantra gives peace to the mind and also communicates energy around the person chanting the mantra.

The body gets strength not only by chanting it but also by listening to it. This mantra was first recorded in Rigveda which was written in Sanskrit language. Maa Gayatri is seen as the consciousness that flows through all three states of consciousness in joy, playfulness and ease.

The Gayatri Mantra was written around 2500 to 3500 years ago. According to legends, sage Vishwamitra wrote it. The Gayatri Mantra consists of a total of twenty-four syllables which are arranged within eight syllables. Let's learn from astrologer Pandit Ramesh BhojrajDwivedi how the chanting of Gayatri Mantra can be beneficial for you and what effects it can have in your life.

Origin of Gayatri Mantra

The Gayatri Mantra is a Sanskrit mantra that has been chanted for thousands of years. It was written during the Vedic period and is considered to be one of the oldest known and most powerful mantras. It is said to contain all the knowledge of the universe.

This mantra signifies an expression of gratitude and appreciation for the powers of transformation, inner growth and self-realization bestowed by the radiant light of the divine. Chanting of this mantra purifies the heart chakra and opens the mind to receive higher vibrations of love, wisdom and bliss.

Gayatri Mantra and its Meaning

ॐभूर्भव: स्व:तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यंभर्गोदेवस्यधीमहिधियोयोन: प्रचोदयात्। This mantra is chanted with devotion to please Mother Gayatri. The meaning of this mantra is ' O Divine Mother, may your pure divine light illuminate all areas of our existence.

Please remove all darkness from our hearts and give us true knowledge. All the words of this mantra have a different meaning. om:- primordial sound, bhur:- human body, earth, physical realm, existence, bhuvah:-vital energy, heaven, consciousness, suvah:- soul, inner space, spiritual realm, bliss, tatah: that, savitur:- sun , solar energy, varenyam:- to choose, the best, worship, bhargo: brightness, self, divine light, devasya:-divine, radiant, dhimahidhiyo- intelligence, yo:- which, nah:- our, prachodayat- Publish, Inspire.

Gayatri Mantra is considered to be a mixed form of many powerful words.

Benefits of chanting Gayatri Mantra

It is believed that by chanting the Gayatri Mantra regularly, you can accumulate spiritual light all around and that you can raise not only your vibrational level, but that of those around you, family and friends, and acquaintances can also increase your mental level.

The sound of the Gayatri Mantra brings us back to our true nature, which is considered to be pure consciousness itself. It reminds us that we are already perfect beings and have been given everything we need to manifest our highest potential.

Regular chanting of this mantra can bring peace, joy, and grace and happiness prosperity. It is also said to strengthen concentration, heal the physical body and protect one from negativity, fear, anger, jealousy, hatred, greed and envy. Regularly chanting this mantra 108 times can liberate a person from sins.

How to chant the Gayatri mantra

  • Although Gayatri Mantra can be chanted at any time of the day, chant this mantra early in the morning and before sleeping at night.
  • While chanting the mantra keep your attention focused on each word of it.
  • Chanting this mantra silently can be most fruitful for you. Visualize sunlight while chanting this mantra.
  • For its chanting, sit comfortably in a quiet place where your attention is not distracted.
  • Keep repeating this mantra according to your ability and chant it with the rosary.