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The first paragraph of the article below (source:

http://www.boloji.com/hinduism/077.htm) says there are no

restrictions on reciting Gayathri Mantram. However, the article

goes on to say that " It is meant for spiritually advanced people....

But, in order to chant the Gayatri mantra, it is necessary for one

to first acquire the qualities of the perfectly balanced person in

terms of the qualities of goodness according to the laws of material

nature. " I don't know if that qualifies as restriction, or if it is

akin to saying Physics 101 is a prerequisite to Physics 102. I

suspect the latter.

 

I hope this helps.

 

Krishna Guruvayurappa!

 

- Ravi

 

 

Hinduism

Gayatri Meditation

 

The Gayatri Mantra is the Universal Prayer enshrined in the Vedas,

the most ancient scriptures of man. Universal Prayer means Prayer

that can be recited with devotion for one's spiritual or material

benefit in all ages by all men, women and children in any part of

the world. The Gayatri mantra protects us because Gayatri is

Annapurna, The Mother , the Force that animates all life. We do not

therefore have to wail for food, or for shelter when we are under

the protection of Annapurna, the Divine Mother.

 

Gayatri is the expansion of Pranava while all the 33 crore Devtas

are expansions of the Trinity. It is said that all these Devtas are

residing in different places in the body of Gayatri. When one prays

for some boon, the appropriate Devta is activated and pleased to

grant the particular boon to the worshipper. It is of interest to

note that at Dawn, Gayatri appears as Baala (Child), at noon as a

Yowvanam (Youth) and at dusk, she appears as Vruddha (Old lady).

 

The Gayatri Mantra (Rig Veda (III, 62, 10 an ancient Hindu sacred

book said to be more than 5000 years old). does not belong to any

particular sect of worship, or it is not restricted to any certain

community. It is universal, for the whole world. It contains in it

the culture not of any particular society, but the culture of

humanity. The Gayatri Mantra is a treasure and heritage that belongs

to the whole of humanity without exclusion.

 

Om Bhoor Bhuvah Svah

Tat Savitur Varenyam

Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi

Dhiyo Yonah Prachodayaat.

 

Oh Creator of the Universe!

We meditate upon thy supreme splendor.

May thy radiant power illuminate our intellects,

destroy our sins, and guide us

in the right direction!

 

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.

 

Gayatri mantra is meant for realization of god and is regarded as

representing the Supreme Lord. It is meant for spiritually advanced

people. Success in chanting it enables one to enter the

transcendental position of the Lord. But, in order to chant the

Gayatri mantra, it is necessary for one to first acquire the

qualities of the perfectly balanced person in terms of the qualities

of goodness according to the laws of material nature. The Gayatri

mantra is considered to be the sonic incarnation of Brahman and is

regarded as very important in Vedic civilization. In Bhagavad-Gita

(Ch. 10. 35), Lord Krishna states:

 

Brihat saama latha saamnaam

Gayatri chandasaam aham

Maasaanam maarga sirshoham

Ritunaam kusumaakaraha

 

Among the hymns, I am the Brihat saama sung to Lord Indra, Of the

poetry, I am the Gayatri verse sung daily by the initiated, Of all

the nuwsas (months), I am the Margasira (November- December). Among

all the ritus (seasons), I am the flower bearing spring. Gayatri is

depicted seated on a lotus. She is depicted with five faces

representing the pancha pranas /pancha vayus (five lives/winds):

prana, apana, vyana, udana, samana, of the five principles/ elements

(pancha tatwas) earth, water, air, fire, sky (prithvi, jala, vayu,

teja, aakasha). She has 10 hands carrying the five ayudhas: shankha;

chakra, kamala, varada, abhaya, kasha, ankusha, ujjwala utensil,

rudrakshi mala. The Shiva-Vishnu Temple performs Gayatri havan

(homam) periodically to propitiate the Lord. Numerous devotees

participate in the function performed outdoors in the Temple

precincts depending on the weather conditions. Ghee (rectified

butter) is applied during the homa by all the participants seated

around the homa-kunda.

 

The divine and great Gayatri mantra inspires righteous intellect and

elevates prudence and devotion. It is a universal prayer and the

supreme mantra of all ages. Chhandogya Upanishad describes the

existence, expansion and activities of the world as a reflection of

the eternal vibrations of this mantra. According to Adi

Shankaracharya , " Gäyatrï represents the limitless Brahm ---

eternal, omnipresent, absolute existence of Thee…. " . As per the

Vrahadaranyakopanishada --- " One, who realizes and attains the

essence of the knowledge of Gäyatrï in life, becomes Omniscient and

Omnipotent " . The Sädhanä of (spiritual endeavors of realization of )

Gäyatrï bestows immense boons on a true devotee and arouses the

divine element existing in his individual self.

 

The Gayatri mantra is mentioned in the Srimad Bhagavatam also. Great

sins are said to be expiated by a pious recitation of this Gayatri

verse. The origin of the divine culture and philosophy of ancient

times has been attributed to the Gäyatrï Mantra. The Indian rishis

of yore --- who are honored as perfect beings, had devoted their

lives to the Sädhanä of Gäyatrï Mantra for the ultimate realization

and spiritual refinement of the inner self and attainment of divine

potentials. Gäyatrï Sädhanä has been an integral part of the lives

of the spiritual saints and sages of the later ages too.

 

That Gäyatrï Sädhanä indeed bestows miraculous blessings and boons.

Although, the positive effects and astonishing attainments by

Gäyatrï Sädhanä occur through the subtle scientific process at

deeper domains of consciousness, the devotional sentiments of

gratitude towards the power are advisable in order to maintain

humility and dedicated sincerity of mind --- which are necessary for

the consistent advancement of the Sädhanä " .

 

Incidents of miraculous transmutation of the personalities of

Gautam, Dhruva, Mahatma Anand Swami, Kathiyawadi Baba, Siddha Booti

Baba, Madhavacharya, etc., by Gäyatrï Sädhanä and the experiences

and views of Swami Ramakrishna Paramhansa, Vivekanand, Ravindra Nath

Tagore, Lokamanya Tilak, Mahatma Gandhi, William Magnere, Arthur

Koestler, etc, are worth mentioning in this context.

 

Immediate effects of Gäyatrï Upäsana include --- cultivation of self-

confidence and fearlessness in the Sädhaka (devotee) and gradual

illumination of his intellect, power of decision-making and sense of

responsibility and purification of the inner cores of mind. As a

result, the devotee's worldly life too begins to progress well at

personal, professional and social levels. Further advancement of the

Sädhanä with increasing devotion awakens the hidden talents and

divine sentiments and opens the doors for materialistic as well as

spiritual development. This implies the eternal validity of the

following vedic hymn ---

 

" Om Stutä Mayä Vardä, Vedamätä Prachodayantäm

Pävmäni Dwijänäm, Äyuh, Pränam, Prajäm, Pashum,

Kïrtim, Dravinam, Brahmvarchasam

Mahyam Dattwä Brajata Brahmlokam || "

 

That " Gäyatrï bestows good health, vitality, longevity, wealth with

grace, glorious success, co-operation, love, intellectual elevation

and divine culmination of the self " --- can be verified by everybody

by sincerely practicing Gäyatrï Sädhanä in day-to-day life with

intrinsic faith….. Nothing could be more authentic then self-

experience…..

 

The highest level spiritual endowments described as ashta siddhi and

nava nidhï are natural consequences of progress in Gäyatrï Sädhanä.

At initial stage the righteous progress of this Sädhanä is reflected

in the serene charm, impressive voice, brilliance of eyes, glow of

the aura around the face and the body. Clarity of thoughts,

trenchancy of wisdom, intellectual talents, creativity and prudence

arouse automatically in the Sädhaka as he (or she) matures in the

Sädhanä. Most importantly, the Sädhaka (devotee) begins to feel the

presence of divine power in the inner self which educes immense

strength and peace in his mind to face all adversities and ups and

downs of life with stable faith and patience. His inner voice

forcibly cautions him against every immoral activity and thought and

guides ideal path in the moment of difficulty and dilemma.

 

The japa (rhythmic enunciation with deep meditation) of Gäyatrï

Mantra is an integral part of Gäyatrï Sädhanä. This helps refine the

Sädhaka's voice and leads to its subtle transmutation into the

extrasensory divine voice. Boons or curses expressed in this sublime

voice indeed come true. Further awakening of the inner potentials

gradually bestows the supernormal powers of premonition, afflatus,

telepathy, clairvoyance and prophecy. Activation and sublime

transformation of unconscious and super conscious minds of such a

Sädhaka links his conscious mind with divine impulses….

 

In the above state, the Sädhaka -- whether awaken, asleep or in

trance, can receive cosmic signals and divine messages. Transmission

of his vital energy or mental vibrations into other beings becomes

as easy for him as if one is handing over some physical items to the

other. The atmosphere surrounding these spiritually empowered

personalities also becomes serene and remains charged with some kind

of divine influence.

 

Sincere and determined efforts in the appropriate direction take one

closer to the goal. Spiritual endeavors are no exceptions. This

seems to be more true and certain in case of Gäyatrï Sädhanä. The

nectar of the eternal divine power of Gäyatrï is for every body.

Each one of us can be blessed by enormous attainments in

materialist, mental, intellectual and spiritual domains of life with

the help of devoted Gäyatrï Sädhanä. By this one will all positive

energies.

 

 

guruvayur , Seema Ravindran <seemawarrier

wrote:

>

> Hello all,

> I am a new member of the group. My name is Seema and

> is a great devottee of Guruvayoorappan. I liked the

> group a lot, especially the experiences shared by

> others.

> I have heard that ladies should not chant Gayathri

> Manthra. Is it correct? When should it be chanted?

> I chant Vishnu Sahasranamam every day. Could someone

> please tell me if there is any fixed time or any other

> constraint in chanting it? I chant it immediately

> after my bath, whatever time it is.

> The story about the first chapter of Bhagavat Geetha

> was really nice. Looking forward for such stories in

> the future.

> Om Namo Narayanaya.

> Jai Sree Krishna.

>

> Seema

>

> --- Sunil Menon <menon_sunil wrote:

>

> > Thanks for sharing the Gayathri. However, I also

> > like to hear from our

> > members about the power of Gayathri Manthra and

> > precautions for using the it right. Like when and

> > how to use the Manthra. Also when NOT to use the

> > manthra as it may have different results if

> > mis-used.

> >

> > Om Namo Narayanaya:

> > Sunil.

> >

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HARI AUM

 

To my knowledge 'Gayatri' mantram has only positive

effects . That means:

1. If chanted wrongly there will hardly be any

benefit. No side effects.

2. Hence it can be sung by all and at all times.

3. to maximise returns probably there will certainly

be a method.

 

Looking forward to more contributions.

 

Regards

 

Balagopal

 

NARAYANA NARAYANA NARAYANA

 

 

--- Sunil Menon <menon_sunil wrote:

 

> Thanks for sharing the Gayathri. However, I also

> like to hear from our

> members about the power of Gayathri Manthra and

> precautions for using the it right. Like when and

> how to use the Manthra. Also when NOT to use the

> manthra as it may have different results if

> mis-used.

>

> Om Namo Narayanaya:

> Sunil.

>

>

>

>

> guruvayur , " kezhoor "

> <kezhoor wrote:

> >

> > Gayathri Mantra

> >

> > This most ancient and profound Sanskrit mantra,

> known as the mother

> > of the Vedas, provides a bridge between the

> silence of meditation and

> > the activity of the liturgy. The Gayathri is a

> 24-syllable hymn from

> > the Rig Veda (III, 62, 10). It is one of the

> oldest prayers known to

> > humanity, being as ancient as light and also the

> vital force itself.

> > While its sound alone is beautiful and potent, its

> complex and deeply

> > layered meaning give much light to its use in our

> contemplation and

> > celebration. The Gayathri Mantra is one of the key

> notes to the

> > transformation of consciousness and is an

> identical vibration to the

> > vital force in nature. This prayer appeals to the

> highest wisdom; to

> > the brilliance of the cosmos to illumine an

> understanding of our true

> > nature. The appeal requests that we become subtle

> and receptive to

> > the divine wisdom that pervades the experience of

> life and is the

> > essence of our very Self.

> >

> > Om bhoor-bhuvah-svah

> > Tat savitur varenyam

> > Bhargo devasya dheemahi

> > Dhiyo yo nah prachodayaat.

> >

> >

> > " O God! Thou art the giver of life, The remover of

> pains and sorrows,

> > The bestower of happiness,

> > O Creator of the Universe,

> > May we receive thy supreme sin-destroying light.

> > May thou guide our intellect in the right

> direction. "

> >

> > The word by word meaning is given as follows:

> >

> >

> >

> > Sanskrit Translation and different intrepretations

> English Version

> > OM The Almighty God.

> > All of existence.

> > Perceptive vibration of the cosmos.

> > Life. Throughout the experience of Life

> >

> > BHOOR The physical world.

> > Existence (Sat)

> > Earth

> > Embodiment of sustainer of life

> > BHUVAH The mental world.

> > Consciousness (Chit)

> > Sky

> > Destroyer of suffering.

> > SVAH The intellectual world.

> > True Bliss (Anand)

> > Heavens

> > Embodiment of happiness.

> > TAT That; Supreme Self

> > indicates the three planes of experience, isness,

> pure being,

> > God. (in third person) That essential nature

> > SAVITUR Bright, luminous like the sun.

> > Source of all things.

> > Knowledge. illuminating existence

> > VARENYAM Adorable.

> > Venerable.

> > Supreme. Best is the adorable

> > BHARGO Permeated with Magnificence.

> > The destroyer of ignorance and sin. One.

> > DEVASYA Divine.

> > Intrinsically pure and brilliant.

> > DHEEMAHI Meditation-focused, absorbed.

> > Receiving. May receive May all beings perceive

> through subtle and

> > meditative intellect

> > DHIYO Intellect.

> > YO Who.

> > NAH Us, Our.

> > PRACHODAYAAT May Inspire, enlighten and invigor.

> the brilliance of

> > enlightened awareness.

> >

> >

> >

> > Gayathri Mantra is the embodiment of all forms of

> Spirit and does not

> > belong to any particular sect of worship nor is it

> restricted to a

> > certain community. It is universal in its scope.

> It contains in it

> > the culture of no particular society, but the

> culture of humanity

> > itself. The Gayathri is a treasure and heritage

> that belongs to

> > everyone without exclusion.

> >

> > As told in the following link:

> >

> >

>

http://www.students.ncl.ac.uk/satheesh.krishnamurthy/gayathri_manthra.

> > htm

> >

> >

> > guruvayur , Vinod Pillai

> <vinodpillai777@>

> > wrote:

> > >

> > > Dear Bakthas

> > >

> > > Can any one send me Gayathri mantram

> > >

> > > Om Namo Nayarana

> > >

> > >

> > > Vinod Pillai,

> > > Post box No: 20487

> > > Sharjah,

> > > United Arab Emirates.

> > > Telephone:Res:00971-6-5628909

> > > Mobile:00971-50-7564723

> > > Mailto:VinodPillai777@

> > >

> > >

> > > Here's a new way to find what you're looking

> for - Answers

> > >

> >

>

>

>

 

 

 

 

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Thats a very good news. But could you please tell me

what is the consequence if we chant other mantras

wrongly, not intentional of course. It so happens that

most of the mantras and slokas are in sanskrit and

those who dont know the language might be pronouncing

it wrongly.

I have read stories that if you are rendering any

prayer in true devotion, however wrong it is, the

prayers will have effect.

I started reading Vishnu Sahasranamam from a malayalam

book, so I am not very sure if my pronounciation is

correct. But I chant it everyday. I recently heard

someone telling that if it is chanted wrongly, then it

will have adverse effect, which made me think twice.

But having started chanting it, I didnt want to stop

it also.

I would be grateful if someone can throw light at

this.

 

Jai Sree Krishna.

 

Seema

 

--- balagopal ramakrishnan <rbalpal

wrote:

 

> HARI AUM

>

> To my knowledge 'Gayatri' mantram has only positive

> effects . That means:

> 1. If chanted wrongly there will hardly be any

> benefit. No side effects.

> 2. Hence it can be sung by all and at all times.

> 3. to maximise returns probably there will certainly

> be a method.

>

> Looking forward to more contributions.

>

> Regards

>

> Balagopal

>

> NARAYANA NARAYANA NARAYANA

>

>

> --- Sunil Menon <menon_sunil wrote:

>

> > Thanks for sharing the Gayathri. However, I also

> > like to hear from our

> > members about the power of Gayathri Manthra and

> > precautions for using the it right. Like when and

> > how to use the Manthra. Also when NOT to use the

> > manthra as it may have different results if

> > mis-used.

> >

> > Om Namo Narayanaya:

> > Sunil.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > guruvayur , " kezhoor "

> > <kezhoor wrote:

> > >

> > > Gayathri Mantra

> > >

> > > This most ancient and profound Sanskrit mantra,

> > known as the mother

> > > of the Vedas, provides a bridge between the

> > silence of meditation and

> > > the activity of the liturgy. The Gayathri is a

> > 24-syllable hymn from

> > > the Rig Veda (III, 62, 10). It is one of the

> > oldest prayers known to

> > > humanity, being as ancient as light and also the

> > vital force itself.

> > > While its sound alone is beautiful and potent,

> its

> > complex and deeply

> > > layered meaning give much light to its use in

> our

> > contemplation and

> > > celebration. The Gayathri Mantra is one of the

> key

> > notes to the

> > > transformation of consciousness and is an

> > identical vibration to the

> > > vital force in nature. This prayer appeals to

> the

> > highest wisdom; to

> > > the brilliance of the cosmos to illumine an

> > understanding of our true

> > > nature. The appeal requests that we become

> subtle

> > and receptive to

> > > the divine wisdom that pervades the experience

> of

> > life and is the

> > > essence of our very Self.

> > >

> > > Om bhoor-bhuvah-svah

> > > Tat savitur varenyam

> > > Bhargo devasya dheemahi

> > > Dhiyo yo nah prachodayaat.

> > >

> > >

> > > " O God! Thou art the giver of life, The remover

> of

> > pains and sorrows,

> > > The bestower of happiness,

> > > O Creator of the Universe,

> > > May we receive thy supreme sin-destroying light.

> > > May thou guide our intellect in the right

> > direction. "

> > >

> > > The word by word meaning is given as follows:

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > Sanskrit Translation and different

> intrepretations

> > English Version

> > > OM The Almighty God.

> > > All of existence.

> > > Perceptive vibration of the cosmos.

> > > Life. Throughout the experience of Life

> > >

> > > BHOOR The physical world.

> > > Existence (Sat)

> > > Earth

> > > Embodiment of sustainer of life

> > > BHUVAH The mental world.

> > > Consciousness (Chit)

> > > Sky

> > > Destroyer of suffering.

> > > SVAH The intellectual world.

> > > True Bliss (Anand)

> > > Heavens

> > > Embodiment of happiness.

> > > TAT That; Supreme Self

> > > indicates the three planes of experience,

> isness,

> > pure being,

> > > God. (in third person) That essential nature

> > > SAVITUR Bright, luminous like the sun.

> > > Source of all things.

> > > Knowledge. illuminating existence

> > > VARENYAM Adorable.

> > > Venerable.

> > > Supreme. Best is the adorable

> > > BHARGO Permeated with Magnificence.

> > > The destroyer of ignorance and sin. One.

> > > DEVASYA Divine.

> > > Intrinsically pure and brilliant.

> > > DHEEMAHI Meditation-focused, absorbed.

> > > Receiving. May receive May all beings perceive

> > through subtle and

> > > meditative intellect

> > > DHIYO Intellect.

> > > YO Who.

> > > NAH Us, Our.

> > > PRACHODAYAAT May Inspire, enlighten and

> invigor.

> > the brilliance of

> > > enlightened awareness.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > Gayathri Mantra is the embodiment of all forms

> of

> > Spirit and does not

> > > belong to any particular sect of worship nor is

> it

> > restricted to a

> > > certain community. It is universal in its scope.

> > It contains in it

> > > the culture of no particular society, but the

> > culture of humanity

> > > itself. The Gayathri is a treasure and heritage

> > that belongs to

> > > everyone without exclusion.

> > >

> > > As told in the following link:

> > >

> > >

> >

>

http://www.students.ncl.ac.uk/satheesh.krishnamurthy/gayathri_manthra.

> > > htm

> > >

> > >

> > > guruvayur , Vinod Pillai

> > <vinodpillai777@>

> > > wrote:

> > > >

> > > > Dear Bakthas

> > > >

> > > > Can any one send me Gayathri mantram

> > > >

> > > > Om Namo Nayarana

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Vinod Pillai,

> > > > Post box No: 20487

> > > > Sharjah,

> > > > United Arab Emirates.

> > > > Telephone:Res:00971-6-5628909

> > > > Mobile:00971-50-7564723

> > > > Mailto:VinodPillai777@

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Here's a new way to find what you're looking

> > for - Answers

> > > >

> > >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

>

>

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Hare Krishna ! Guruvayurappa !

I wish to bring to your attention the following sloka

with respect to chanting of Lord Vishnu's Holy Names:

 

murkho vadati vishnaya

dhiro vadati vishnave

ubhayos tu samam punyam

bhava-grahi janardanah

 

" `An uneducated person may say `vishnaya', and a

learned person may say `vishnave'. But Lord Krishna,

who is only interested in the love of His devotees,

accepts both these prayers equally.'

 

I hope this information helps.

-sriram

=======

 

 

 

--- Seema Ravindran <seemawarrier wrote:

 

> Thats a very good news. But could you please tell me

> what is the consequence if we chant other mantras

> wrongly, not intentional of course. It so happens

> that

> most of the mantras and slokas are in sanskrit and

> those who dont know the language might be

> pronouncing

> it wrongly.

> I have read stories that if you are rendering any

> prayer in true devotion, however wrong it is, the

> prayers will have effect.

> I started reading Vishnu Sahasranamam from a

> malayalam

> book, so I am not very sure if my pronounciation is

> correct. But I chant it everyday. I recently heard

> someone telling that if it is chanted wrongly, then

> it

> will have adverse effect, which made me think twice.

> But having started chanting it, I didnt want to stop

> it also.

> I would be grateful if someone can throw light at

> this.

>

> Jai Sree Krishna.

>

> Seema

>

> --- balagopal ramakrishnan <rbalpal

> wrote:

>

> > HARI AUM

> >

> > To my knowledge 'Gayatri' mantram has only

> positive

> > effects . That means:

> > 1. If chanted wrongly there will hardly be any

> > benefit. No side effects.

> > 2. Hence it can be sung by all and at all times.

> > 3. to maximise returns probably there will

> certainly

> > be a method.

> >

> > Looking forward to more contributions.

> >

> > Regards

> >

> > Balagopal

> >

> > NARAYANA NARAYANA NARAYANA

> >

> >

> > --- Sunil Menon <menon_sunil wrote:

> >

> > > Thanks for sharing the Gayathri. However, I also

> > > like to hear from our

> > > members about the power of Gayathri Manthra and

> > > precautions for using the it right. Like when

> and

> > > how to use the Manthra. Also when NOT to use the

> > > manthra as it may have different results if

> > > mis-used.

> > >

> > > Om Namo Narayanaya:

> > > Sunil.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > guruvayur , " kezhoor "

> > > <kezhoor wrote:

> > > >

> > > > Gayathri Mantra

> > > >

> > > > This most ancient and profound Sanskrit

> mantra,

> > > known as the mother

> > > > of the Vedas, provides a bridge between the

> > > silence of meditation and

> > > > the activity of the liturgy. The Gayathri is a

> > > 24-syllable hymn from

> > > > the Rig Veda (III, 62, 10). It is one of the

> > > oldest prayers known to

> > > > humanity, being as ancient as light and also

> the

> > > vital force itself.

> > > > While its sound alone is beautiful and potent,

> > its

> > > complex and deeply

> > > > layered meaning give much light to its use in

> > our

> > > contemplation and

> > > > celebration. The Gayathri Mantra is one of the

> > key

> > > notes to the

> > > > transformation of consciousness and is an

> > > identical vibration to the

> > > > vital force in nature. This prayer appeals to

> > the

> > > highest wisdom; to

> > > > the brilliance of the cosmos to illumine an

> > > understanding of our true

> > > > nature. The appeal requests that we become

> > subtle

> > > and receptive to

> > > > the divine wisdom that pervades the experience

> > of

> > > life and is the

> > > > essence of our very Self.

> > > >

> > > > Om bhoor-bhuvah-svah

> > > > Tat savitur varenyam

> > > > Bhargo devasya dheemahi

> > > > Dhiyo yo nah prachodayaat.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > " O God! Thou art the giver of life, The

> remover

> > of

> > > pains and sorrows,

> > > > The bestower of happiness,

> > > > O Creator of the Universe,

> > > > May we receive thy supreme sin-destroying

> light.

> > > > May thou guide our intellect in the right

> > > direction. "

> > > >

> > > > The word by word meaning is given as follows:

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Sanskrit Translation and different

> > intrepretations

> > > English Version

> > > > OM The Almighty God.

> > > > All of existence.

> > > > Perceptive vibration of the cosmos.

> > > > Life. Throughout the experience of Life

> > > >

> > > > BHOOR The physical world.

> > > > Existence (Sat)

> > > > Earth

> > > > Embodiment of sustainer of life

> > > > BHUVAH The mental world.

> > > > Consciousness (Chit)

> > > > Sky

> > > > Destroyer of suffering.

> > > > SVAH The intellectual world.

> > > > True Bliss (Anand)

> > > > Heavens

> > > > Embodiment of happiness.

> > > > TAT That; Supreme Self

> > > > indicates the three planes of experience,

> > isness,

> > > pure being,

> > > > God. (in third person) That essential nature

> > > > SAVITUR Bright, luminous like the sun.

> > > > Source of all things.

> > > > Knowledge. illuminating existence

> > > > VARENYAM Adorable.

> > > > Venerable.

> > > > Supreme. Best is the adorable

> > > > BHARGO Permeated with Magnificence.

> > > > The destroyer of ignorance and sin. One.

> > > > DEVASYA Divine.

> > > > Intrinsically pure and brilliant.

> > > > DHEEMAHI Meditation-focused, absorbed.

> > > > Receiving. May receive May all beings perceive

> > > through subtle and

> > > > meditative intellect

> > > > DHIYO Intellect.

> > > > YO Who.

> > > > NAH Us, Our.

> > > > PRACHODAYAAT May Inspire, enlighten and

> > invigor.

> > > the brilliance of

> > > > enlightened awareness.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > Gayathri Mantra is the embodiment of all forms

> > of

> > > Spirit and does not

> > > > belong to any particular sect of worship nor

> is

> > it

> > > restricted to a

> > > > certain community. It is universal in its

> scope.

> > > It contains in it

> > > > the culture of no particular society, but the

> > > culture of humanity

> > > > itself. The Gayathri is a treasure and

> heritage

> > > that belongs to

> > > > everyone without exclusion.

> > > >

> > > > As told in the following link:

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

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Dear Sriramji,

Thanks a lot for the information.

Jai Sree Krishna

 

Seema

 

 

--- SRIRAM SUBRAMANIAN <abheri wrote:

 

> Hare Krishna ! Guruvayurappa !

> I wish to bring to your attention the following

> sloka

> with respect to chanting of Lord Vishnu's Holy

> Names:

>

> murkho vadati vishnaya

> dhiro vadati vishnave

> ubhayos tu samam punyam

> bhava-grahi janardanah

>

> " `An uneducated person may say `vishnaya', and

> a

> learned person may say `vishnave'. But Lord Krishna,

> who is only interested in the love of His devotees,

> accepts both these prayers equally.'

>

> I hope this information helps.

> -sriram

> =======

>

>

>

> --- Seema Ravindran <seemawarrier wrote:

>

> > Thats a very good news. But could you please tell

> me

> > what is the consequence if we chant other mantras

> > wrongly, not intentional of course. It so happens

> > that

> > most of the mantras and slokas are in sanskrit and

> > those who dont know the language might be

> > pronouncing

> > it wrongly.

> > I have read stories that if you are rendering any

> > prayer in true devotion, however wrong it is, the

> > prayers will have effect.

> > I started reading Vishnu Sahasranamam from a

> > malayalam

> > book, so I am not very sure if my pronounciation

> is

> > correct. But I chant it everyday. I recently heard

> > someone telling that if it is chanted wrongly,

> then

> > it

> > will have adverse effect, which made me think

> twice.

> > But having started chanting it, I didnt want to

> stop

> > it also.

> > I would be grateful if someone can throw light at

> > this.

> >

> > Jai Sree Krishna.

> >

> > Seema

> >

> > --- balagopal ramakrishnan <rbalpal

> > wrote:

> >

> > > HARI AUM

> > >

> > > To my knowledge 'Gayatri' mantram has only

> > positive

> > > effects . That means:

> > > 1. If chanted wrongly there will hardly be any

> > > benefit. No side effects.

> > > 2. Hence it can be sung by all and at all times.

> > > 3. to maximise returns probably there will

> > certainly

> > > be a method.

> > >

> > > Looking forward to more contributions.

> > >

> > > Regards

> > >

> > > Balagopal

> > >

> > > NARAYANA NARAYANA NARAYANA

> > >

> > >

> > > --- Sunil Menon <menon_sunil wrote:

> > >

> > > > Thanks for sharing the Gayathri. However, I

> also

> > > > like to hear from our

> > > > members about the power of Gayathri Manthra

> and

> > > > precautions for using the it right. Like when

> > and

> > > > how to use the Manthra. Also when NOT to use

> the

> > > > manthra as it may have different results if

> > > > mis-used.

> > > >

> > > > Om Namo Narayanaya:

> > > > Sunil.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > guruvayur , " kezhoor "

> > > > <kezhoor wrote:

> > > > >

> > > > > Gayathri Mantra

> > > > >

> > > > > This most ancient and profound Sanskrit

> > mantra,

> > > > known as the mother

> > > > > of the Vedas, provides a bridge between the

> > > > silence of meditation and

> > > > > the activity of the liturgy. The Gayathri is

> a

> > > > 24-syllable hymn from

> > > > > the Rig Veda (III, 62, 10). It is one of the

> > > > oldest prayers known to

> > > > > humanity, being as ancient as light and also

> > the

> > > > vital force itself.

> > > > > While its sound alone is beautiful and

> potent,

> > > its

> > > > complex and deeply

> > > > > layered meaning give much light to its use

> in

> > > our

> > > > contemplation and

> > > > > celebration. The Gayathri Mantra is one of

> the

> > > key

> > > > notes to the

> > > > > transformation of consciousness and is an

> > > > identical vibration to the

> > > > > vital force in nature. This prayer appeals

> to

> > > the

> > > > highest wisdom; to

> > > > > the brilliance of the cosmos to illumine an

> > > > understanding of our true

> > > > > nature. The appeal requests that we become

> > > subtle

> > > > and receptive to

> > > > > the divine wisdom that pervades the

> experience

> > > of

> > > > life and is the

> > > > > essence of our very Self.

> > > > >

> > > > > Om bhoor-bhuvah-svah

> > > > > Tat savitur varenyam

> > > > > Bhargo devasya dheemahi

> > > > > Dhiyo yo nah prachodayaat.

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > " O God! Thou art the giver of life, The

> > remover

> > > of

> > > > pains and sorrows,

> > > > > The bestower of happiness,

> > > > > O Creator of the Universe,

> > > > > May we receive thy supreme sin-destroying

> > light.

> > > > > May thou guide our intellect in the right

> > > > direction. "

> > > > >

> > > > > The word by word meaning is given as

> follows:

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > Sanskrit Translation and different

> > > intrepretations

> > > > English Version

> > > > > OM The Almighty God.

> > > > > All of existence.

> > > > > Perceptive vibration of the cosmos.

> > > > > Life. Throughout the experience of Life

> > > > >

> > > > > BHOOR The physical world.

> > > > > Existence (Sat)

> > > > > Earth

> > > > > Embodiment of sustainer of life

> > > > > BHUVAH The mental world.

> > > > > Consciousness (Chit)

> > > > > Sky

> > > > > Destroyer of suffering.

> > > > > SVAH The intellectual world.

> > > > > True Bliss (Anand)

> > > > > Heavens

> > > > > Embodiment of happiness.

> > > > > TAT That; Supreme Self

> > > > > indicates the three planes of experience,

> > > isness,

> > > > pure being,

> > > > > God. (in third person) That essential nature

> > > > > SAVITUR Bright, luminous like the sun.

> > > > > Source of all things.

> > > > > Knowledge. illuminating existence

> > > > > VARENYAM Adorable.

> > > > > Venerable.

> > > > > Supreme. Best is the adorable

>

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