MANTRAS:

MRUTINJAYA MANTRA

"THRAIYAMBAKAM YAJAMAKAE SUGANTHIN BUSHTI VARTHANAM; URUVARUKAMAE BANDHANATH; MRITHYO MUKSHI YAMAMRITHATH"

GAYATRI MANTRA

"OM BHUR BHUVA SUVAHA THATH SAVITHUR VARENYAM; BHARGO DEVASYA DHEEMAHI; DHI YO YONAH PRACHODAYATH."

The word "Gayatri" itself explains the reason for the existence of this mantra. It has its origin in the Sanskrit phrase Gayantam Triyate iti, and refers to that mantra which rescues the chanter from all adverse situations that may lead to mortality. It consists of three swaras namely, Anudhadha, Udhadha and Swaridha.

The Gayatri mantra is composed of 24 syllables and generally arranged in a triplet of eight syllables each.

Meaning of Gayatri:

The Gayatri Mantra may be translated as follows:Silence(OM)We meditate (DHEEMAHI) upon the Spiritual Effulgence (BHARGO) of that Adorable Supreme Divine Reality (VARENYAM DEVASYA), the Aathma/Innerself(SAVITUR) of the Physical (BHUR), the Astral (BHUVA), and the Heavenly (SWAHA) Spheres of Existence. May that (TAT) Supreme Divine Being enlighten (PRACHODAYAT) our (NAH) Intellect (DHIYO);So that we may realise the Supreme Truth.

Sage Vishwamitra discovered the Gayatri Mantra. This mantra enabled the sage to use rare weapons, which bowed to his will, when this mantra was invoked with faith. Through the power he attained, this way he was able to create a counterpart of the cosmos. The Gayatri Mantra is addressed to the energy of the Sun - Surya. It is addressed to the Immanent and Transcendent Divinity. This mantra has infinite potentiality; it is a vibrant formula. It has immense powers, which are truly amazing, for the Sun is it's presiding Deity. The Gayatri Mantra is enshrined in the Vedas, the most ancient Scriptures of Man. Gayatri is the Mother of the Vedas and Gayatri redeems the Chanter of the Mantra. Ma Gayatri is present wherever the Mantra is chanted. Gayatri has three names - Gayatri, Saavitri and Saraswati. These three are present in each one of us. Gayatri is the master of the senses, Saavitri is the master of Prana (Life Force). Saavitri signifies Truth. Saraswati is the Presiding Deity of Speech (Vaak). These three represent purity of Thought, Word and Deed. One who practises the purity and harmony of Thought, Word and Deed will have Gayatri, Saavitri and Saraswati in him. The Gayatri Mantra has three parts, namly;

1. "OM BHUR BHUVA SUVAHA THATH SAVITHUR VARENYAM BHARGO DEVASYA"

 2. "DHEEMAHI"

3. "DHIYO YO NAH PRACHODAYATH"

These three parts refer to the three elements that figure in the adoration of the Lord - Praise, Meditation and Prayer. These Parts may be described as :· Prayer to Savitha, The Divine is first praised · Meditation on Savitha, The Divine is then meditated upon with reverence · Prayer to Savitha. An appeal is made to the Divine to awaken and strengthen our intellect, the discriminating faculty in us. The Gayatri Mantra is considered to be the Essence of the teachings of the Vedas, The Veda Sara. Chanting it fosters and sharpens the knowledge-yielding faculty in man, and one who chants it regularly with faith the mantra relieves him of diseases, wards off all misery and fulfils all the needs of man. It bestows all that is beneficial to the chanter. The Gayatri should not be chanted casually, as it give the chanter various kinds of power. This mantra should be chanted three times a day - Dawn, Noon and Dusk, although the mantra is not bound by these three time periods of the day. Remember it can be chanted anywhere and at any time. The chanter of Gayatri mantra should not treat it casually and his heart should be pure at all times. The Gayatri Mantra is an essential requisite for the young and students because it ensures bright and auspicious future for them. The chanter of mantra has sharper intellect, they become more zealous, more enthusiastic, and certainly become qualified to get better marks, ranks and first classes. Just as we take bath to cleanse our bodies, so also we should chant the Gayatri Mantra to purify our mind and Intellect.The most recommended time for chanting the Gayatri are :· When we get up from bed in the morning · Before every meal · When we go to bed in the evening.After Chanting the Gayatri Mantra one should chant 'OM Shanthi' three times.

The Gayatri Mantra protects the chanter wherever he may be.

The importance of the mantra are given as follows:

1. If Gayatri Mantra is not recited correctly it has no effect . It has to be chanted with Love. Each word should be pronounced clearly and distinctly, without undue haste or hurry.

 2. Gayatri is the very basis of Vedas. It is also called Veda Mata (Mother of the Vedas).

3. Gayatri is the mantra, which preserves, protects and rescues the chanter from mortality.

4. The Gayatri mantra is a Universal prayer, which asks for a clear Intellect so that the Truth may be reflected therein without distortion.

5. Men, Women of all climes and creed, can chant Gayatri Mantra.

6. The heart needs to be cleansed atleast three times a day with Gayatri.

7. The Gayatri Mantra is synonymous to the Divinity and therefore must be approached with humility, reverence, faith and love towards the Mantra.

8. Chanting with humility, reverence, faith and love is more important than mechanical repetition while the mind wanders.

9. Full faith in the power and potency of the Gayatri Mantra will be generated only when the seeker has developed requisite degree of enthusiasm, reverence and love towards the Mantra.

10. The more one chants the Mantra, the greater benefit the chanter gets.

The Divine Gayatri The twenty-four syllables of the Divine Gayatri are the body of this creation its principles, its powers, its spirit. And these twenty-four syllables of the Mantra of Gayatri when uttered correctly with the rightness of spirit are the waking and the rousing of our body, and they, these twenty-four syllables make man then human and when he is human he knows his self which is Brahman; and they, the twenty-four syllables are the twenty-four incarnations of God from whom true knowledge is then begot, the knowledge of right conduct, the knowledge of social justice, the knowledge which make for human welfare, even as the Puranas tell it; and when rightly meditated upon the Divine Gayatri will most undoubtedly bestow on us assuredly the lustre of God.