Gayatri Mantra
Hmmm Bhur Bhuva Swaha
Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dhimahe
Dhiyo Yona Prachodayath
The literal meaning of the mantra
Rishis selected the words of the Gayathri mantra and arranged them so that they not only convey meaning but also create specific power of righteous wisdom through their utterance. The ideal times for chanting the mantra are three times a day. These times are known as three sandyas-morning, mid-day and evening. The maximum benefit of chanting the mantra is said to be obtained by chanting 3, 11 or 108 times. The syllables of the mantra are said to positively effect all chakras or energy centres in he human body. Gayatri mantra is devoted to God Savitur refers to Sun. Sun here does not imply the sun of our solar system. Rather it implies a Sun of all suns. Sun that it is the source of eternal light that provides life, knowledge and enlightenment. Light that can be illuminate the soul.
Scientific interpretation of the mantra
The earth(bhur), the planets(bhuva), and the galaxies(swaha) are moving at a very great velocity, the sound produced is Hmmm(om),(the name of formless God). That God(tat), who manifest Himself in the form of lights of suns(savithur) is worthy of bowing/respect(varenyam). We all, therefore, should meditate(dhimahe) upon the light(bhargo) of that deity(devasya) and also do chanting of Hmmm(Om). May He(yo) guide in right direction(prachodayat) our(nah) intellect(dhiyo).
So we notice that the important points hinted in the mantra are:-
The God could be realized through the saguna(gross), upasana(method), i.e,
(a) by chanting the name o the supreme as Hmmm(om)
(b) By meditating upon the light emitted by stars(suns)
Why should women not chant Gayatri Mantra?
It is widely believed that some of the Vedic Versus are so powerful in nature. Once a women starts chanting these versus regularly, she likely to lose her female-hood character and get manly tendencies developed in physical appearance. In majority of cases, it might cause hormone disturbances in the body`s physical mechanism and disturb menstrual cycle.
It is a fact that to keep women in their natural glory and beauty, the ancient scholars did not allow them to chant or recite these versus. They knew precisely all the effects and side effects of what they did. However, they were allowed to do so once they cross their menopause stage, then the chances of disturbances in their body mechanism were minimal. Also the Gland functional in their body stops, at certain age - any further physical growth is minimal. Certainly it was not for any discriminations but purely on the aforesaid reasons and points.
Hmmm Bhur Bhuva Swaha
Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dhimahe
Dhiyo Yona Prachodayath
The literal meaning of the mantra
Rishis selected the words of the Gayathri mantra and arranged them so that they not only convey meaning but also create specific power of righteous wisdom through their utterance. The ideal times for chanting the mantra are three times a day. These times are known as three sandyas-morning, mid-day and evening. The maximum benefit of chanting the mantra is said to be obtained by chanting 3, 11 or 108 times. The syllables of the mantra are said to positively effect all chakras or energy centres in he human body. Gayatri mantra is devoted to God Savitur refers to Sun. Sun here does not imply the sun of our solar system. Rather it implies a Sun of all suns. Sun that it is the source of eternal light that provides life, knowledge and enlightenment. Light that can be illuminate the soul.
Scientific interpretation of the mantra
The earth(bhur), the planets(bhuva), and the galaxies(swaha) are moving at a very great velocity, the sound produced is Hmmm(om),(the name of formless God). That God(tat), who manifest Himself in the form of lights of suns(savithur) is worthy of bowing/respect(varenyam). We all, therefore, should meditate(dhimahe) upon the light(bhargo) of that deity(devasya) and also do chanting of Hmmm(Om). May He(yo) guide in right direction(prachodayat) our(nah) intellect(dhiyo).
So we notice that the important points hinted in the mantra are:-
The God could be realized through the saguna(gross), upasana(method), i.e,
(a) by chanting the name o the supreme as Hmmm(om)
(b) By meditating upon the light emitted by stars(suns)
Why should women not chant Gayatri Mantra?
It is widely believed that some of the Vedic Versus are so powerful in nature. Once a women starts chanting these versus regularly, she likely to lose her female-hood character and get manly tendencies developed in physical appearance. In majority of cases, it might cause hormone disturbances in the body`s physical mechanism and disturb menstrual cycle.
It is a fact that to keep women in their natural glory and beauty, the ancient scholars did not allow them to chant or recite these versus. They knew precisely all the effects and side effects of what they did. However, they were allowed to do so once they cross their menopause stage, then the chances of disturbances in their body mechanism were minimal. Also the Gland functional in their body stops, at certain age - any further physical growth is minimal. Certainly it was not for any discriminations but purely on the aforesaid reasons and points.
"Truth is one, paths are many. Stick to one path, but do not say to others that this is the only one. Recognize all other paths and respect them". Swami Satchidananda(1914-2002), Founder of Intergral Yoga Institute and Satchidananda Ashram
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