Gayatri Mantra Benefits: Meaning, Significance & How to Chant

Mantra is chanted by devotees to overcome fears, meditate, and attract good energy around them. It is used as a daily practice and offers the energy to gain positivity in life. Gayatri Mantra is the most ancient and powerful mantra in the Hindu tradition. It purifies the mind and body and enlightens the soul.

Gayatri is the Veda-Mata or the mother of the four Vedas. It is the truth of this universe. Also, Goddess Gayatri is believed to eliminate the darkness.

Meaning and Significance of Gayatri Mantra

Gayatri Mantra consists of 24 syllables and is chanted regularly during any spiritual practice. This Vedic mantra is meant for the worship of the Sun God. The word Gayatri refers to “radiating”. According to ancient history, this mantra was first uttered by Lord Brahma, who created the universe.

Here is the Gayatri Mantra:

Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah

Tat Savitur Varenyam

Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi

Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat

First part: Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah means “Mahavyahriti”. It represents the earth, heaven, and the atmosphere. The word “Om” is a mantra in itself and is adopted by people of different religions for meditation purposes as it is believed to be the sound of creation.

Second part: Tat Savitur Varenyam is a combination of “Savitur” which refers to the sun god, and “Varenyam” which means “desirable.” This phrase is used to praise the divine light of the sun to guide the devotee towards the path of success.

Third part: Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi, Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat is used to awaken the mind. Bhargo ”signifies“ shining and Dheemahi alludes to “we meditate”. Hence it is a powerful phrase to focus the mind.

Finally, Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat is a prayer for the divine to guide the person towards wisdom.

Importance of Gayatri Mantra in the Vedas

1. There is a huge importance of Gayatri Mantra in the Vedas. In Sanatan Dharam, it is believed to be one of the four pillars.
2. Also known as the “Veda mantra,” mother of the Vedas, and “mantra gyanam “this Mantra is said to be Chatushpadi which represents the four Vedas in the Hindu tradition.
3. It is said that whoever chants the Gayatri Mantra regularly, has better concentration and attracts positivity in life.
4. Gayatri Mantra invokes the spiritual illumination of the person and their surroundings.

Gayatri Mantra Benefits:

1. It purifies the mind and the body. Gayatri Mantra helps to improve concentration and make you feel more present, calm, and focused.
2. It removes the negative energy and awakens the spiritual consciousness. Chanting the Gayatri Mantra regularly can help the practitioner to connect with the divine and the Universe.
3. It helps to reduce stress and anxiety. This mantra is practiced all over the world and is believed to provide the satisfaction of releasing stress and promoting a sense of relaxation and peace. Practicing it in stressful situations can help you to feel more relaxed.
4. It helps to improve health and improve learning skills. It makes it easier to concentrate and learn new things more easily.
5. It helps to gain peace and happiness. People who practice it regularly have a great sense of understanding and they have increased self-awareness, improved memory, and learning. Our mind stores lots of memories, this mantra can help us to easily retain information.

So, these were some of the Gayatri Mantra benefits that everyone should know to practice daily and strengthen their mind and body.

Best Time to Chant Gayatri Mantra

According to the Vedas, time is divided into three categories: satva, rajas, and tamas. It is believed that between 4 am and 8 am & 4 pm and 8 pm is the Satva period which is the Best Time to Chant Gayatri Mantra as per the Vedas. Gayatri Mantra should be chanted regularly at least 108 times. It can be practiced at any time of the day and the common practice includes chanting it 11 times.

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Conclusion

There are 26 gods in the Gayatri Mantra. Goddess Gayatri is believed to have the quality of Intelligence as Gayatri, Protection as Savitri, and Learning as Saraswati. This mantra helps in increasing consciousness and brings Prosperity. It is a mantra of power, knowledge, and light. While reciting it, always keep your eyes closed and visualize the sun’s light as it enters your heart.

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