ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्।
Here is an YouTube Video with the correct pronounciation sung by Anuradha Paudwal from T-Series.
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Introduction
The Gayatri Mantra is a mantra from the 10th Stanza of the 62nd Hymn of the 3rd Mandala of the Rigveda. It is perhaps the most popular mantra in modern Hindu Sanatani culture alongside the Mahamritunjaya Mantra.
The mantra is dedicated to Surya, the Solar Deity in the Hindu Pantheon.
Meaning
Hindi
- ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः (Om Bhur Bhuwah Swah) – वह जो पृथ्वी, अंतरिक्ष और स्वर्ग में है।
- तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं (Tat Savitur Varenyam) – उस सविता (सूर्य) के श्रेष्ठ, पूजनीय स्वरूप का।
- भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि (Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi) – हम उस तेजस्वी, देवस्वरूप परमात्मा के तेज का ध्यान करते हैं।
- धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् (Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat) – वह परमात्मा हमारी बुद्धि को सन्मार्ग में प्रेरित करे।
English
- ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः (Om Bhur Bhuwah Swah) – One who resides in Earth (Bhu), and Heaven (Bhuwah).
- तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं (Tat Savitur Varenyam) – We worship the highest form of that God Surya.
- भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि (Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi) – We meditate on glorious and godly (devasya) [Surya]
- धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् (Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat) – May he guide our minds towards righteousness.
How should I chant Gayatri Mantra?
The mantra is believed to yield the best results during Brahma Muhurta (which starts 1 hr 36 mins before sunrise) and should be chanted 108 times. Beginners can start with odd-number chants of 3, 7, or 11 and gradually progress to 108.
However, if you find that difficult, you can start chanting it at any time of day, as many times as you like, which is better than not chanting at all.
Please note that the mantra starts yielding positive results only when practiced consistently over time.
Significance of Gayatri Mantra
Gayatri Mantra is considered an auspicious hymn during Satyanarayan Katha, Yagya (Havan), Marriage, Griha Pravesh, and many other occasions.
It is also considered one of the best mantras for meditation and saadhna. Several schools and organizations orchestrate group chantings of the Gayatri Mantra, where the mantra can be chanted up to 1008 times.
Please note that for routine worshippers, a 108 chant is suitable as it takes roughly 20 to 30 minutes.
It is a suitable mantra for both believers and atheists (if they are spiritually inclined).
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any negative effects of the Gayatri Mantra?
No, unless done mockingly or in an unserious manner, commonly chanted mantras do not have negative effects. If you believe that you made an honest mistake, you can always ask for forgiveness from the deity of that mantra, in this case, Surya Dev.
Disclaimer: All information provided in Mantra Malika is to the best of my knowledge and has been sourced from the internet, religious books, and is therefore subject to inadvertent inaccuracies. Readers should still confirm with a Guru before initiating.
