गायत्री मंत्र
Gayatri Mantra
Savitr · All Mantras
The Gayatri Mantra is among the most sacred formulae in the Hindu tradition — a twenty-four-syllable Vedic hymn addressed to Savitr, the solar deity who imparts light, wisdom, and inner illumination. Found in Rigveda 3.62.10 and embedded in the daily sandhyavandanam of twice-b…
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The Gayatri Mantra is among the most sacred formulae in the Hindu tradition — a twenty-four-syllable Vedic hymn addressed to Savitr, the solar deity who imparts light, wisdom, and inner illumination. Found in Rigveda 3.62.10 and embedded in the daily sandhyavandanam of twice-born initiates, it is called the mother of the Vedas (Veda Mata) because its essence pervades all sacred knowledge.
Millions recite it at dawn, noon, and dusk — the three sandhyas — as well as during upanayana, meditation, and before study. Its power lies not in length but in precision: each syllable is a key to directing the mind toward divine light and righteous action.
ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः। तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं। भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि। धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्॥
Om bhur bhuvah svah. Tat savitur varenyam. Bhargo devasya dhimahi. Dhiyo yo nah prachodayat.
We meditate on the supreme radiance of Savitr, the divine inspirer, worthy of worship across the three worlds. May that light awaken and guide our intellects toward truth and righteous action.
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Target: 108 times with a rudraksha or tulsi mala · Mala: Rudraksha or tulsi mala (108 beads)
Benefits of chanting
- •Purifies the mind and sharpens intellect — traditionally chanted before study and meditation.
- •Core practice of sandhyavandanam at dawn, noon, and dusk.
- •Believed to dispel inner darkness and align the chanter with dharma.
- •Widely recommended during upanayana and as a daily sadhana for spiritual seekers.
- •Associated with Savitr and Saraswati — supports clarity, speech, and learning.
- •Recited for protection, peace, and spiritual uplift across all varnas when initiated.
How to chant — traditional guidance
Best day
Every day; especially Sunday (solar deity) and Guru Purnima
Best time
Brahma muhurta (before sunrise), noon sandhya, or sunset sandhya
Japa count
108 times with a rudraksha or tulsi mala
Mala
Rudraksha or tulsi mala (108 beads)
- ·Face east at dawn, north at noon, west at dusk when possible.
- ·Sit with a straight spine; cover the head if tradition requires.
- ·Pronounce each syllable clearly — the mantra has a fixed chanda (metre).
- ·Begin with Om and the three vyahritis (bhūḥ, bhuvaḥ, svaḥ) before the main formula.
- ·Maintain internal focus on Savitr as the source of inner light.
Common questions
Can anyone chant the Gayatri Mantra?
Traditionally, upanayana initiation marks formal permission to chant the full Gayatri with vyahritis. Many gurus and modern teachers also encourage sincere seekers to chant with devotion and proper pronunciation, regardless of background.
Why is Gayatri called Veda Mata?
The mantra encapsulates the Vedic spirit — invoking divine light to illumine the intellect. Its brevity, metre, and universality led sages to honour it as the mother from which Vedic wisdom flows.
How many times should I chant daily?
One mala (108 repetitions) is the standard daily count. Some practitioners do three malas at sandhya times. Consistency matters more than extreme volume.
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Rigveda 3.62.10 (Mahā Nārāyaṇa Upanishad and daily sandhyā tradition); vyahritis from Taittirīya Āraṇyaka.