Gayatri Mantra
गायत्री मंत्र
What is Gayatri Mantra?
A prayer for the illumination of the intellect and right understanding. The Gayatri text directs attention to illumination of the intellect. The opening invocation and the central verse should be learned carefully rather than joined into a hurried sound.
ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः। तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि। धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्॥
Transliteration & pronunciation
Om bhūrbhuvaḥ svaḥ | tatsaviturvareṇyaṃ bhargo devasya dhīmahi | dhiyo yo naḥ pracodayāt ||
Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah, Tat Savitur Varenyam, Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi, Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat.
This Roman reading aid is approximate, not a certified pronunciation lesson. aa, ee and oo indicate long vowels. Learn Sanskrit sounds and recitation variants with a teacher.
Meaning in English
A prayer for the illumination of the intellect and right understanding.
हिन्दी अर्थ
दिव्य प्रकाश से हमारी बुद्धि और विवेक को प्रकाशित करने की प्रार्थना।
Traditional context
The Gayatri text directs attention to illumination of the intellect. The opening invocation and the central verse should be learned carefully rather than joined into a hurried sound.
How can I begin?
Naam is remembrance of a divine name. Formal mantra practice may have rules specific to a lineage. Keep your breathing natural; you do not need to hold your breath, force concentration or finish a fixed count.
Choose a clean, comfortable place. Read the meaning and learn the words slowly. For general remembrance, there is no count, mala or fixed time imposed here. Learn formal vows within your own tradition.
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What does Gayatri Mantra mean?
A prayer for the illumination of the intellect and right understanding.
Does this text need practitioner guidance?
This text is labelled practitioner guidance recommended. Learn its pronunciation and tradition before adopting a formal practice.
Must I repeat a mantra 108 times?
A mala of 108 beads is used in many practices, but this library does not prescribe a count. Begin with a comfortable period; follow your teacher for a formal vow.
Source & review status
GuruShakti supplied collection, entry 2. Devanagari and both meanings were imported from the supplied manuscript. Review information is shown below.
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