[Guruvayur/Guruvayoor] Gayatri mantra japam.

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Dear all,

Radhe Krishna!

 

Pardon me for interacting after so much of discussions have been taking

place on the subject. I really appreciate the enthusiasm in learning

the Mantra and repeating it with so much of zeal. One thing we

should remember that it should not be compared to any ordinary stotram

which can be recited without any particular instruction from the

Guru. The Gayatri Mantram is a very critical Manthram, extremely

powerful and it should not be recited by all and sundry. A proper

initiation from a qualified Guru is a must, otherwise it may lead to

contrary results. I remember the time I was initiated, it was done

jointly by the pandit, well-versed in Vedas, whispered into my father's

ears who, in turn, whispered it into my ears, as thae father is the

primary Guru.. Then I was made to sit with my preceptor or father for

four days, morning, noon and evening Sandhyas and made to repeat it 108

times along with him, to give me proper practice, and ensure that I do

not mispronounce it.

 

So please note that proper initiation is required to chant the Manthram

properly.

 

Love

KVG.

 

 

 

agraman62 wrote:

 

 

 

Lot of postings hv already come on this.Gayatri is the Veda Mata or

the Primal Energy though it is an adulation of Sun God.For getting

the real benefits it can't be said just like any other stotras.

It shuld be recited in 5 breaths including the primal OM.

 

1. OM

2. BHURBHUVASWAHA:

3. TATSAVITHURVARENYAM

4. BHARGHODEVASYADEEMAHI

5. DHIYOYONAPROCHODAYAT.

SO for all the above shuld be recited in 5 breaths.There shuld not be

any hurry and shuld not be recited in one breath which has got no

effect.It is suffice even 12 times the same is recited in such a way

than going at a faster rate for 108 times which hv no effect.It is

better to recite the sanme in the morning after taking bath.Of course

there are other aspects that hv to be done before recital and it is

not possible for all to follow the same.So repeating in a slow awy

times 12 timeas will hv more effect than saying at a faster rate 108

times or more.Whether the same will create problems or not but the

same won't hv any effect.All can recite Gayatry even women and there

is no bar as it is only an adoration of the Primal Energy.

The benefits of recital Gayatry is immense which can be seen only

thru experience.No mantras hv effect unless Gayatry mantra is recited

before that.

As far as Sahasranamam is concerned the same can be said ,it is

better to say slowly and even if some namas are mispronounced no

harm will come.But Gayatry shuld be recited only according to the

way indicated as the mantra has the effectof cleanising the nervous

system and the brain power proper care shuld be taken.If that can't

be taken it is better not to recite.Normally it is recited after

taking Upadesam from some person of high order and if nobody is

available take the Ishta Devata as the Guru and start reciting.

If the same is done systemmatically for a year one can know the

benefits accrued by the sadhana.

Gayantham thrayathe ithi Gayathry is the saying meaning that Gayathry

will protect those who recite her with all the love and dedication.

As the effects and benefits accrue thru recital is so vast and

much can be written on the same I only give a gist of the same.

 

agraman.