Vikash ks
1st May 2009, 12:29 PM
Basic of Gayatri Mantra
Oh God, the Protector, the basis of all life, Who is self-existent, Who is free from all pains and Whose contact frees the soul from all troubles, Who pervades the Universe and sustains all, the Creator and Energizer of the whole Universe, the Giver of happiness, Who is worthy of acceptance, the most excellent, Who is Pure and the Purifier of all, let us embrace that very God, so that He may direct our mental faculties in the right direction.
Gayatri Mantra Sloka
Om Bhur Bhuvah Swah,
Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi,
Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat
Word for Word Meaning of the Gayatri Mantra
Om = Brahma" The creator of whole world"
Bhoor = Embodiment of vital spiritual energy(pran)
Bhuwah = Destroyer of sufferings ;
Swaha = Embodiment of happiness ;
Tat = That ;
Ssavitur = Bright like sun ;
Varenyam = Best choicest ;
Bhargo = Destroyer of sins ;
Devasya = Divine ;
These first nine words describe the glory of God
Dheemahi = May imbibe ; pertains to meditation
Ddhiyo = Intellect ;
Yo = Who ;
Naha = Our ;
Prachodayat = May inspire!
Dhiyo yo na prachodayat = Is a prayer to God
Oh God, the Protector, the basis of all life, Who is self-existent, Who is free from all pains and Whose contact frees the soul from all troubles, Who pervades the Universe and sustains all, the Creator and Energizer of the whole Universe, the Giver of happiness, Who is worthy of acceptance, the most excellent, Who is Pure and the Purifier of all, let us embrace that very God, so that He may direct our mental faculties in the right direction.
Gayatri Mantra Sloka
Om Bhur Bhuvah Swah,
Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi,
Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat
Word for Word Meaning of the Gayatri Mantra
Om = Brahma" The creator of whole world"
Bhoor = Embodiment of vital spiritual energy(pran)
Bhuwah = Destroyer of sufferings ;
Swaha = Embodiment of happiness ;
Tat = That ;
Ssavitur = Bright like sun ;
Varenyam = Best choicest ;
Bhargo = Destroyer of sins ;
Devasya = Divine ;
These first nine words describe the glory of God
Dheemahi = May imbibe ; pertains to meditation
Ddhiyo = Intellect ;
Yo = Who ;
Naha = Our ;
Prachodayat = May inspire!
Dhiyo yo na prachodayat = Is a prayer to God