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kamakotimuscat, Sivakumar.S.Venkat@p... wrote:

 

 

 

 

Gayatri Mantra

 

 

Brahma conceived the Gayatri mantra consisting of 24 letters before he

created the world. Each letter in this mantra has a great potential

force,

which when released, branches off into the four Vedas with their

sub-branches just as a vast tree is hidden in its seed. After

sprouting, the

mantra takes the form of the four Vedas.

 

 

 

Philology (the science of language i.e., sound) was born of the 14

sounds.

With these 14 sounds that vibrated and emanated when Lord Shiva, in

his

happier mood, played on his favorite 'damaru' (a percussion

instrument).

With these 14 sounds (the sutras) as the basis, Panini, the greatest

grammarian, wrote his Astadhyayi (or Maha Vyakarana), the greatest

and the

most important compilation on Sanskrit grammar. Many scholars have

commented

on his work and such commentaries alone are enough to constitute a

large

library. Similarly, all literature in various forms is the outcome of

the 24

letters of Gayatri mantra only. While the Gayatri mantra is the sutra

or

source, the compilations with their branches and sub-branches are its

extensive commentaries.

 

 

 

The 24 letters of Gayatri Mantra and significance of each

 

 

 

The following table gives the 24 letters of the Gayatri spell and its

relation to the power.

 

 

 

1. 'tat' - tapini - fruitfulness

2 'sa' - saphalata - valor

3 'vi' - visshwa - perseverance

4 'tur' - tushti - welfare

5 'va' - varada - yoga

6 're' - revati - love

7 'ni' - sukshma - wealth

8 'yam' - jnana - lustre

9 'bhar' - bharga - protection

10 'go' - gomati - wisdom

11 'de' - devika - subjugation

12 'va' - varahi - allegiance

13 'sya' - simhani - determination

14 'dhi' - dhyana - life

15 'ma' - maryada - time

16 'hi' - sphutaa - penance

17 'dhi' - medha - forecast

18 'yo' - yogamaya - alertness

19 'yo' - yogini - production

20 'nah' - dhanin - protection

21 'pra' - prabhava - idealism

22 'cho' - ushma - adventure

23 'da' - drishya - discrimination

24 'at' - niranjana - service.

 

 

 

The 24 powers of Gayatri mentioned above awaken certain qualities,

and along

with this awakening one starts getting success and prosperity i.e.,

siddhi.

Many feel that these benefits are showered by some God or Goddess.

But in

reality the development of the subtle force is within themselves. If

they

are able to know the subtle force working in them, they will realize

that

such benefits do not accrue of their own accord and that all of them

are the

results of the interplay of spiritual forces in them. Gayatri sadhana

or

upasana is not blind faith, but a scientific process whose

development and

progress are sure to yield the desired fruits.

 

 

 

The authors of the science of mantra say that whatever sound comes

out from

the mouth is the outcome of the interaction of various organs such as

the

wind-pipe, the tongue, the teeth, the lips etc. The different organs

or

parts of the mouth are interconnected with the various parts of the

body

through tubular organs known as nadi.

 

 

 

In those areas of the body wherever the nadis are (the six Chakras are

related to the sushumna nadi) there are lots of ganglia (granthis),

and the

effect of vibrations of different parts of the mouth (place of sound

organs)

have a pressuring effect on these ganglia. If one's talk is

defective, it

means that some of the ganglia are not functioning properly or

effectively.

Our body contains many ganglia of different sizes, some are seen and

some of

which are not seen. The spiritualists know what power is contained in

each

of the ganglia. The various sounds produced through the organs of the

mouth

have their effect on these ganglia; they cause the ganglia to

activate and

discharge their stored power. The wordings of the mantras are

arranged on

the basis of their sounds and intonations. The Gayatri mantra

contains 24

letters, and all these 24 letters have a direct relation with the 24

ganglia

in the human body. Our body can be compared to a sitar (a stringed

musical

instrument) with 24 strings. When the Ganglia are activated they

energize

the power that yields the right kind of knowledge. The repetition,

recitation or japa of Gayatri mantra produces notes which mingle with

similar sounds existing in Nature or Prakriti. This is what one

achieves

from Gayatri sadhana.

The power of the spoken word or sound in Nature

The Word or Shabda is compared to Brahma. When Brahma is inspired,

his body

quivers and the vibrations created by the movement of his body fall

again on

his body and take the form of Omkar or Pranava which echoes seven

times.

Like the pendulum of a clock, this Omkar creates the movement or

vibrations

which in turn keeps Nature or Prakriti functioning. As a result of

such

functioning, the three gunas - sattwa, rajas and tamas - with their

powers

hrim, shrim and klim respectively flow and break off into different

rivulets

and streams and create the bija mantra. One should not underestimate

the

effect of the sound waves produce. Those well versed in the science

of sound

know what potency sound waves contain and what effects they produce.

Sound

works in it own sphere ad even controls Nature. Thus Nature functions

through the power of the word-sound. Gayatri mantra is composed of

selected

sounds and due to their very order in the mantra a very powerful

current or

wave is produced and made to flow .

 

 

 

If one wishes to know what miracles the power of word-sound can

create, one

has to acquaint with the latest developments in science and

technology. The

Russians have devised what is known as the transducer, with which the

aid of

subtle sound waves can cut even thick iron and steel plates. From the

cleansing of the sophisticated instruments to the working of the

ordinary

washing machine, all the work is now done by the aid of sound waves.

 

 

 

We read in history that the Dipak Rag was sung by Tansen, by the

vibrations

of the oil lamps, which had gone off glowed again. We know deer

forgets its

own self and the cows yield more milk when they hear enchanting music.

Similarly, hearing the sound of cuckoo, a man's sensuousness is said

to be

aroused. When battalions of soldiers in formation cross a bridge, it

is said

the soldiers are not expected to maintain the uniformity in steps,

ass it is

feared that when they keep uniformity in steps, due to the impact of

the

sound waves produced (known as resonance), the bridge, may collapse.

Dr

Huchisson of U.S.A., who has gained much popularity claims sure

success in

fighting certain diseases with the aid of sound waves. In all these

cases,

the vibrations mingle with similar sounds spread in subtle Nature or

Sukshma

prakriti, revolve round and round and converge again on the place of

their

origin, thereby producing a kind of energy which produces the desired

effect. In other words, many miraculous things happen due to the

power of a

mantra. The Gayatri spell also derives its force in the same fashion.

While

uttering the mantra whichever organs of the mouth come into play,

activate

their corresponding ganglia also. When the ganglia are activated

thus, a

musical (which is also spiritual) sound resembling the Vedic Mantra

spreads

in the air, returning to its base again carrying along with it a

powerful

force of similar sounds already spread in Nature to help achieve the

desired

end. The musical effect of the vibrations, or the current occasioned

by the

utterance of the mantra on the already existing current created by

the five

elements and the subtle soul force or atma shakti created by the five

elements-ether, air, fire, water and earth, the subtle soul-force

created by

the intensity of piety, sincerity and earnestness of the prayer

offered,

make the Gayatri forces powerful as a Divine Blessings.

 

 

 

Absolute and firm faith in the divinity by the sadhak in reciting

Gayatri

yields a powerful subtle force. Psychologists are well aware of the

power of

such force. As a matter of fact, many people have been saved and

resuscitated from untimely death by this force. Many might have

perished due

to lack of faith. The great saint Tulsidas, in one of his couplets,

has

compared faith and belief to Parvati (Shraddha) and Parameshwar

(Vishwas).

Belief has the power of converting a piece of rope in the dark into a

snake,

a tree into a spirit, and an idol into a Deity. Because of faith man

spends

his energy, money and even sacrifices his life. We can quote several

people-

Ekalavya and Kabir, for example, who were able to amass immense

knowledge in

a split second (which otherwise had to be learnt at the feet of the

tutor)

on account off their faith and belief. If for instance a sadhak takes

a

sadhana of Gayatri with the supreme faith and belief, he gets an

unparalleled siddhi because of the mingling of the sound force in

Nature

with the spiritual powers.

Gayatri - the Prime Force of the Universe

Gayatri is the adi shakti (the prime force). With this force both

sentient

and insentient worlds (life and matter) derive their movement (gati)

or

force or inspiration, and result in development and progress. Just as

one

can easily hear any broadcast from any station by just tuning a knob,

similarly, one can establish one's contact through one's spiritual

powers

with the subtle, all pervading Gayatri. One can use one's own

spiritual

power for attainment of all or a particular benefit-material,

psychological

or spiritual. This is sadhana or worship.

 

 

 

Gayatri is the desire-yielding cow (kamadhenu). One who recites

Gayatri and

engages one self in her sadhana is blessed by Mother Gayatri. He

remains

outside the purview of ignorance, incapacity and want of things and

gets all

he desires.

 

 

 

Gayatri Puja is done by chanting 'Gayatri Mantra', worshipping

the 'Gayatri

Yantra' or conducting the 'Gayatri Anushthan'.

 

 

 

GAYATRI MANTRA -ITS MEANING

 

AUM BHOOR BHUWAH SWAHA,

 

TAT SAVITUR VARENYAM

 

BHARGO DEVASAYA DHEEMAHI

 

DHIYO YO NAHA PRACHODAYAT.

 

Summary of the Mantra

 

Oh God! Thou art the Giver of Life, Remover of pain and sorrow, The

Bestower

of happiness, Oh! Creator of the Universe, May we receive thy supreme

sin-destroying light, May Thou guide our intellect in the right

direction.

 

Word for Word Meaning of the Mantra

 

Aum == Brahma ; bhoor == embodiment of vital spiritual energy(pran) ;

bhuwah

== destroyer of sufferings ; swaha == embodiment of happiness ; tat

== that

; savitur == bright like sun ; varenyam == best choicest ; bhargo ==

destroyer of sins ; devasya == divine ; dheemahi == may imbibe ;

dhiyo ==

intellect ; yo == who ; naha == our ; prachodayat == may inspire ;

 

Meaning of Gayatri Mantra

 

Rishis selected the words of various Mantras and arranged them so

that they

not only convey meaning but also create specific power through their

utterance. Gayatri Mantra inspires wisdom. Its meaning is that "May

the

Almighty God illuminate our intellect to lead us along the righteous

path".

All the problems of a person are solved if he/she is endowed with the

gift

of righteous wisdom. Once endowed with far-sighted wisdom, a man is

neither

entangled in calamity nor does he tread the wrong path. A wise man

finds

solution to all outstanding problems. Only those persons who do not

think

correctly find difficulty and take wrong steps due to foolishness.

Chanting

of Gayatri Mantra removes this deficiency. The teachings and powers

incorporated in the Gayatri Mantra fulfill this purpose. Righteous

wisdom

starts emerging soon after Jap(recitation) of this Mantra is

performed.

 

Extracted from "The Great Science and Philosophy of Gayatri" by Shree

Ram

Sharma Acharya, Shanti Kunj, Hardwaar, Uttar Pradesh, India.

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