Gayatri Mantra

ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः। तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि। धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्॥
Om Bhur Bhuvaḥ Svaḥ Tat Savitur Vareṇyaṃ Bhargo Devasya Dhīmahi Dhiyo Yo Naḥ Prachodayāt

शब्द-अर्थ (Word Meanings in Hindi)

ॐ: प्रणव, परमात्मा भूर्: पृथ्वी, भौतिक लोक भुवः: वायुमंडल, मानसिक लोक स्वः: स्वर्ग, आध्यात्मिक लोक तत्: वह (परम दिव्य) सवितुः: सूर्य, जीवन का स्रोत वरेण्यं: श्रेष्ठ, पूजनीय भर्गो: तेज, दिव्य प्रकाश देवस्य: देव का धीमहि: हम ध्यान करते हैं धियो: हमारी बुद्धि यो: जो नः: हमारी प्रचोदयात्: प्रेरणा दे

सम्पूर्ण अर्थ (Complete Meaning in Hindi)

"ॐ! हम उस परम तेजस्वी सविता देव का ध्यान करते हैं जो पूजनीय है। वह हमारी बुद्धि को सन्मार्ग की प्रेरणा दे।"

Word by Word Meaning (English)

Om: The primordial sound, cosmic consciousness Bhur: Earth, the physical realm Bhuvaḥ: Atmosphere, the mental realm Svaḥ: Heaven, the spiritual realm Tat: That (referring to the Supreme Divine) Savitur: The Sun, the source of all life Vareṇyaṃ: Most excellent, worthy of worship Bhargo: Radiance, divine light Devasya: Of the Divine Dhīmahi: We meditate upon Dhiyo: Our intellect, thoughts Yo: Which/Who Naḥ: Our Prachodayāt: May inspire/guide

Complete Translation (English)

"Om! We meditate upon the divine light of that adorable Sun of spiritual consciousness. May it illuminate our intellect and guide us on the righteous path."

Significance of the Gayatri Mantra

The Gayatri Mantra is considered the most sacred and powerful mantra in Hindu tradition. Found in the Rig Veda (3.62.10), it is addressed to Savitr, the sun deity, who represents the source of all life and spiritual illumination.

Benefits of Chanting

  • Mental Clarity: Enhances concentration and intellectual abilities
  • Spiritual Growth: Awakens higher consciousness and wisdom
  • Protection: Creates a protective shield of divine energy
  • Purification: Cleanses negative thoughts and emotions
  • Peace: Brings inner calm and harmony

Best Times to Chant

  • Sunrise (Prātar): Most auspicious time
  • Noon (Madhyāhna): For spiritual strength
  • Sunset (Sāyam): For inner peace

How to Chant

Traditionally chanted 108 times using a mala (prayer beads), facing east during sunrise. Begin with a few deep breaths, maintain a calm posture, and chant with devotion and understanding.