As my last Silent Saturday feature, I simply posted a graphic of the Gayatri Yantra, a geometric design meant to visually convey the essence of the Gayatri Mantra. It may be used to meditiate on while reciting the Gayatri Mantra. This is the mantra, in Sanskrit:
Aum Bhur Bhuva Svah
Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi
Dhiyo Yo Naha Prachodayat
I find the literal English translation to be a little awkward, but there are a number of good interpretive translations that flow nicely and convey the mantra's essence. I like this one by Swami Nardanand::
"On the absolute reality and its planes,
On that finest spiritual light,
We meditate, as remover of obstacles
That it may inspire and enlighten us."
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2 comments:
Hi Vern,
Thanks for posting the holy Gayatri Mantra!
Do you recite it every day? I have heard it does magic in human life!
Namaste :)
I recite this mantra during some of my meditations, but have not reached the level of daily mediation yet. I'm currently trying to solidify my yoga practice to a daily routine, and am currently at 53 consecutive days with at least a short practice!
My next personal challenge will be to bring meditation to a daily level!
It is an amazing mantra! Thanks!
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