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  • Some Intricate Details Of Gayatri Mantra Japa

     

    Gayatri Mantra is the Highest mantra of Hinduism.

     

    Gayatri is a meter and has to be intoned.

     

    It has to be in Five Padas, Five Groupings.

     

    Gayatri is the Mother of all Meters,, Gayatrrem Chandasaam Maata,

     

    Gaytri Maatha
    Devi Gayatri

     

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    May we meditate on the Glory of the Lord, the Remover of pains and sorrows, the Bestower of happiness, Who has created the universe, and Who is the embodiment of knowledge and light. May the Lord, enlighten our intellect in the right direction by destroying all our sins and ignorance.

    Meaning of each letter in mantra:

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    OM = Almighty God
    BHOOR = Embodiment of vital or spiritual energy
    BHUVAHA = Destroyer of suffering
    SWAHA = Embodiment of happiness
    TAT = That (indicating God)
    SAVITUR = Bright, luminous, like and sun
    VARENIYAM = Supreme, best
    BARGO = Destroyer of sins
    DEVASYA = Divine
    DHEEMAHI = May receive
    DHIYO = Intellect
    YO = Who
    NAHA = Our
    PRACHODAYAT = May inspire.

    “May we meditate on the Glory of the Lord, the Remover of pains and sorrows, the Bestower of happiness, Who has created the universe, and Who is the embodiment of knowledge and light. May the Lord, enlighten our intellect in the right direction by destroying all our sins and ignorance.”

    This can be translated: Aum. Let us contemplate the spirit of the divine of the earth, the atmosphere and heaven. May that inspire our minds. Savitri is the Sun and this mantra is recited at the three junctions or twilight of the day. Here is described how the mantra Aum hums in the base or Muladhara chakra, and moves through seven stages to the chakra above the head Sahasrara.

     

    Maha Vishnu describes Aum as consisting of the following. Bhur is existence, Bhuvah is the elements, Svah is the Atma of everything, Maha is greatness and light, Tat is Brahman (the absolute). Tapah is all knowledge, Satyam is supremacy and internal wisdom. This tantra connects the three letters of Aum to the seven worlds.

     

    Tat, refers to the first cause of all substance, as fire in the circle of the sun and is supreme Brahman. Savituhu is the source of all living beings. Varenyam is the excellent one who receives adoration.

     

    Bharga destroys sin. Devasya means it is full of light, while Dheemahi refers to knowledge being golden and always within the sun. Dhiyo means Buddhi. Yo stands for energy (tejas).

     

    The mantra is divided into three sections of eight letters and four sections of six letters.

     

    A dhyana (meditation) – Gayatri as having four faces, which are white, yellow, red and black.

     

    Yet the tantrik tradition has different views of the Gayatri. For example, in the Matrikabhedatantra, there is a couplet, which says a person who knows the Brahman (the absolute) is a Brahmin.

     

    Gayatri is mother of Vedas. Sadhana of Gayatri mantra is the essence of all Vedas. Even God like Brahma mediates on and performs Jap of Gayatri at the time of twilight.

     

    Gayatri Jap performed daily for three years realizes God and like air, acquires the power of going where the person wants to go.

     

    Merely by offering water to the Sun and performing Jap of three thousand Gayatri mantra at the time of twilight, a person becomes adorable by God.

     

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    In Bhavanopanishad, one witness within oneself the effulgent figure of Divine Mother with the different phases of the waxing and waning Moon.

    The Devi is to be meditated upon as of a ruddy complexion, with eyes expansive, as an ocean overflowing with waves of grace, with noose, goad, arrows of flowers and a twig of sugar- cane in her hand, surrounded by Anima and other deities and ultimately as one´s own self.

    1. Complete faith unflinching loyalty backed by a clear heart towards the deity is required for Sadhana.

    2. Do not start Mantra Shakti under any pressure. Trust in God, kindness and patience should be the virtues of a Sadhaka.

    3. Avoid harsh speech, lust, anger, restless thoughts, evil company and egoism.

    Do not get emotional.

    Mantras on hearsay should be avoided, as they must be authentic.

    4. Sadhana done without any specific aim bears fruits early.

    In case you see any miracle, do not fear. Keep your WILL POWER strong and continue your Sadhana.

    All troubles will vanish.

    5. Brahmacharya or celibacy should be observed during Sadhana. In case of failure, do not lose heart. Try it again and again and you will be crowned with success.”

    I will be posting the Text and Meaning of Bhavanopanishad in Tamil and English shortly.

    For more details on Gayatri,Savitri, Sarasvati, please read my posts and the following Link.

    Citation.

    Gayatri Mantra

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  • Gayatri Japa Sankalpa Procedure India US

    Yajur Vedi Upakarma Avani Avittam 2017.

    The Yajur Upakarma is to be celebrated on 6th September 2017,as the earlier day happens to be day when Grahana,Eclipse takes place.

    Rig Upakarma August 28th,(Aadi12th),

    Sama Upakarma,August 25th( Avani 9th),

    This decision has been announced by Kanchi Kamakoti Mutt.

    How Upakarma,Avani Avittam date is fixed

    Gayatri Japa falls on the next day.

    Gayatri Mantra is the most celebrated Mantra of the Hindus.

    This Mantra precedes all Mantras for the three Varnas,Brahmins, Kshatriyas and Vaisyas

    Smritis declare ,

    ‘There is nothing for a Man in this world who neglects his parents

    There is nothing for a Man here and beyond who neglects Gayatri Mantra”

    It is ordained that for one who neglects parents nothing auspicious will accrue and no Mantra,Japa,Yagas, Yagnyas will yield results for one who does not recite Gayatri Mantra.

    Gayatri is the Mother of all the Mantras.

    ‘Gayathreem Chandasaam Maadheethi’

    Gayatri is the Mother of all Veda Mantra’-Narayanopanishad.34

    ‘Gayatriuppasana Sarva Devathai sammeritha,

    Brahmaadyaobhi Sandhyayaam Thaam Dhyaayandhi jabanthi’

    ‘All the Devatas recite Gayatri, icluding Brahma at the Dawn and Dusk’ -Devi Bhagavatham-(11/16/15)

    ‘Gayatri Chandasaamaham’ -Bhagavad Gita 10.35

    The Gayatri Mantra was revealed to sage Viswamitra and he is the Rishi for the Gayatri mantra.

    The Gayatri Mantra has 24 Letters.

    The Significance of these 24 letters are provided below.

    1. ‘tat’ – tapini – fruitfulness
    2 ‘sa’ – saphaltaa – valor
    3 ‘vi’ – vishwa – perseverance
    4 ‘tur’ – tushti – welfare
    5 ‘va’ – varad – yoga
    6 ‘re’ – revatee – love
    7 ‘ni’ – sookshm – wealth
    8 ‘yam’ – gyaan – luster
    9 ‘bhar’ – bharga – protection
    10 ‘go’ – gomatee – wisdom
    11 ‘de’ – devikaa – subjugation
    12 ‘va’ – varahi – allegiance
    13 ‘sya’ – sinhanee – determination
    14 ‘dhi’ – dhyaan – life
    15 ‘ma’ – maryaadaa – time
    16 ‘hi’ – sphutaa – penance
    17 ‘dhi’ – medhaa – forecast
    18 ‘yo’ – yogamaayaa – alertness
    19 ‘yo’ – yoginee – production
    20 ‘nah’ – dhanin – protection
    21 ‘pra’ – prabhaav – idealism
    22 ‘cho’ – ooshmaa – adventure
    23 ‘da’ – drishya – discrimination
    24 ‘at’ – niranjan – service.

    What one can visibly see is a Glow in the face, mental tranquility and mental toughness to tide over difficulties if one were to recite the Mantra in the way it has to be, that is in Five Padas, the total mantra is to be recited in five groups.

    Various meanings of the words used in the Gayatri Mantra.

    Bhuh Bhuvah Svah
    Earth Atmosphere Beyond Atmosphere
    Past Present Future
    Morning Noon Evening
    Tamas Rajas Sattwa
    Gross Subtle Causal

    The Gayatri mantra is composed of a metre consisting of 24 syllables – generally arranged in a triplet of eight syllables each. Therefore, this particular meter (tripadhi) is also known as the Gayatri Meter or “Gayatri Chhanda.”

    The Mantra

    Aum
    Bhuh Bhuvah Svah
    Tat Savitur Varenyam
    Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi
    Dhiyo Yo nah Prachodayat

    ~ The Rig Veda (10:16:3)

    Download Gayatri Mantra MP3

    The Meaning

    “O thou existence Absolute, Creator of the three dimensions, we contemplate upon thy divine light. May He stimulate our intellect and bestow upon us true knowledge.”

    Or simply,

    “O Divine mother, our hearts are filled with darkness. Please make this darkness distant from us and promote illumination within us.”

    Let us take each word of the Gayatri Mantra and try to understand its inherent meaning.

    Gayatri Mantra Meaning.
    The Gayatri Mantra.
    Silently thinking or speaking or chanting the Gayatri Mantra influences the physical body, clears the emotional body, leading one to the inner heart1. The Gayatri stimulates and facilitates insightfulness and awakening to the Truth within all. Our energy centers, levels and rhythms are activated by the measure of breaths that are drawn in through the nostrils and released during recitation of the Gayatri Mantra (even during silent repetition)2. This balances electromagnetic rhythm and energy currents in the body with prana. Prana is an undetectable life force energy which is similar to orgone3.
    During recitation, all elements of the mantra are in use; even the breath is a precision instrument. It all works together, like an orchestra and the conductor. The breath, voice, meditation and intention, efficiently and effortlessly function (like the sun efficiently and effortlessly shines).

    The First Word Om (Aum)

    It is also called Pranav because its sound emanates from the Prana (vital vibration), which feels the Universe. The scripture says “Aum Iti Ek Akshara Brahman” (Aum that one syllable is Brahman).

    When you pronounce AUM:
    A – emerges from the throat, originating in the region of the navel
    U – rolls over the tongue
    M – ends on the lips
    A – waking, U – dreaming, M – sleeping
    It is the sum and substance of all the words that can emanate from the human throat. It is the primordial fundamental sound symbolic of the Universal Absolute.

    The “Vyahrities”: Bhuh, Bhuvah & Svah

    The above three words of the Gayatri, which literally means “past,” “present,” and “future,” are called Vyahrities. Vyahriti is that which gives knowledge of entire cosmos or “ahriti”. The scripture says: “Visheshenh Aahritih sarva viraat, praahlaanam prakashokaranh vyahritih”. Thus, by uttering these three words, the chanter contemplates the Glory of God that illumines the three worlds or the regions of experience.

    The Remaining Words

    • Tat simply means “that” because it defies description through speech or language, the “Ultimate Reality.”
    • Savitur means “Divine Sun” (the ultimate light of wisdom) not to be confused with the ordinary sun.
    • Varenium means “adore”
    • Bhargo means “illumination”
    • Devasya means “Divine Grace“
    • Dheemahi means “we contemplate”
    • Dhi means intellect
    • Yo means “who”
    • Nah means “ours”
    • Prachodayat means “requesting / urging / praying”

    The last five words constitute the prayer for final liberation through the awakening of our true intelligence.

    Gayatri Japam 10 August 2014.

    Sankalpam, Procedure for India US Canada.

    This is an example.

    Please change the name of the Year, Date

    (Aachamya+Wear Pavithram(*) + Put Durbha Aasanam under the legs + Wear Two Dharbha
    between the Pavithram)
    AUM SUKLAAM BARADHARAM VISHNUM SASHI VARNAM CHATHURBHUJAM PRASANNA
    VADHANAM DYAAYETH SARVA VIGNOPASSANTHAYE – OM BHUHU, OM BHUVAHA, OM
    SUVAHA, OM MAHAHA, OM JANAHA, OM THAPAHA, OOGUM SATHYAM OM
    THATSAVITHURVARENYAM BARGO DEVASYA DEEMAHI DHEEYO-YONA
    PRACHOTHAYAATH – OM AAPO JYOTHEERASO AMRUTHAM BRAHMA
    BHURBUVASUVAROM OM OM OM.
    MAMOPAAKTHA SAMASTHA DHURITHAKASHAYADWARA SRI PARAMESWARA
    PREETHYARTHAM –
    THATHEVA LAGNAM SUDHINAM THATHEVA, THARABALAM CHANDRABALAM
    THATHEVA, VIDHYABALAM DAIVABALAM THATHEVA, SRI LAKSHIPATHE AGRIYUGAM
    SMARAAMI – APAVITHRA PAVITHROVAA SARVAA VASTHAAM GATHOPIVAA –
    YASMARETH PUNDAREEKAAKSHAM – SABAAHYA ABHYANTHARAHAA SUCHIHI,
    MAANASAM VAACHIKAM PAAPAM – KARMANAAM SAMUPARJITHAM – SRI RAMA
    SMARANENAIVA VYAPOHATHI NA-SAM SHAYAHAA – SRI RAMA, RAMA RAMA – THITHIR
    VISHNU – THATHAA VAARA NAKSHATRAM VISHNUREVACHAA YOGASCHAA KARANAM
    CHAIVAA SARVAM VISHNU MAYAM JAGATH SRI GOVINDA, GOVINDA GOVINDA – AADYA
    SRI BAGAVATHAHAA, MAHA PURUSHASYA, VISHNO RAAGNAYA,
    PRAVARTHAMAANASYA,
    SHUBHE DINE SHOBHANE MUHURTE ADYA BRAHMANAHA, DWITHEEYA PARAARDHE,
    SWETHA VARAAHA KALPE, VAIVASWATHA MANWANTHARE, ASHTAAVIGUM
    SATHITHAME, KALIYUGE, PRATHAME PAADHE, JUMBOO DWEEPE (For North America –
    KRAUNCHA DWEEPE), BHAARATHA VARSHE (For North America – RAMANAKA VARSHE),
    BHARATHA KHANDE (For North America – UTTARA OR GOTEERTHA OR AINDRA
    KHANDE), MEROHO DAKSHINE PAARSHWE DANDAHAARANYA SHAALIVAHANA
    SAKAABDE, ASMINNU VARTHAMAANE, VYAVA HAARIKE, PRABHAVAADHEENAAM
    SHASHTYAA SAMVATSARAANAAM MADHYE
    IN CANADA, USA:
    JAYA NAAMA SAMVATSARE, DAKSHINAAYANE, VARSHA RITHOW, Sravana MAASE,
    KRISHNA PAKSHE, ADHYA PRATHAMAAYAAM SUBHATHITHOW SOMA VAASARA
    YUKTHAAYAAM, SRAVISHTA UPARI Sravana NAKSHATRA YUKTHAAYAAM – SRI
    VISHNU YOGA, SRIVISHNU KARANA, SUBAYOGA, SUBAKARANA, EVAM GUNA
    VISESHANA VISISHTAAYAAM, ASYAAM PRATHAMAAYAAM SUBHATHITHOW..

    IN INDIA:
    VIJAYA NAAMA SAMVATSARE, DAKSHINAAYANE, VARSHA RITHOW, SIMHA MAASE,
    SHUKLA (Upto 7:15 am) / KRISHNA PAKSHE, ADHYA POURNAMYAAM (Upto 7:15 am)
    UPARI PRATHAMAAYAAM SUBHATHITHOW SOUMYA VAASARA YUKTHAAYAAM,
    SRAVISHTA NAKSHATRA YUKTHAAYAAM – SRI VISHNU YOGA, SRIVISHNU KARANA,
    SUBAYOGA, SUBAKARANA, EVAM GUNA VISESHANA VISISHTAAYAAM, ASYAAM
    PRATHAMAAYAAM SUBHATHITHOW
    THAISHYAAM PRATHAMAAYAAM MITHYAA DHEETHA DOSHA PRAYASCHITHAARTHAM,
    DHOSHAVATH APATHANEEYA PRAAYASCHITHAARTHAM SAMVATSARA
    PRAAYASCHITHAARTHAM CHA ASHTOTHARA SAHASRA (1008) OR SHATHA (108)
    SANGYAYAA GAYATHRI MAHAAMANTRA JAPAM ADHYA KARISHYE (Repeat this sentence
    twice).
    Remove the two dharbha and put it on the north side (which you kept between the Pavithram).
    Slightly wash the hand with little water from the Panchapathram. APA UPA PRASYA.

    Source:

    http://www.saveca.ca/GAYATRI%20JAPAM%20-%20Aug%2021,%202013.pdf

    http://hinduism.about.com/od/prayersmantras/a/The-Gayatri-Mantra.htm

    http://www.tamilbrahmins.com/translations-meanings/829-gayatri-mantra.html

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