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The Meaning and Science of Gayatri Mantra

Lecture by –Dr. Pranav Pandya, MD (Medicine) Head – All World Gayatri PariwarChancellor- Dev Sanskriti UniversitySHANTIKUNJ, HIMALAYASwww.awgp.org

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|| O® bh¿rbhuva¡ sva¡ tatsaviturvareñya® bhargo devasya dhºmahi dhiyo yo na¡ pracoday³t ||

-Rigveda 3/62/10; Samveda 1462, Yajurveda 3/35, 22/9, 30/2, 36/3

(May Almighty illuminate our intellect and inspire us towards the righteous path)

The Gayatri MantraThe Gayatri Mantra

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The Meaning of Each Syllable The Meaning of Each Syllable

O® Brahma or Almighty God bh¿¡ embodiment of vital spiritual energy (Pran)bhuva¡ destroyer of sufferings sva¡ embodiment of happinesstat that savitu¡ bright, luminous like the Sun

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The Meaning of Each Syllable The Meaning of Each Syllable

vareñya® best, most exaltedbhargo destroyer of sins devasya divinedhºmahi may imbibedhiyo intellectyo who na¡ ourpracoday³t may inspire

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The Foundation of Indian CultureThe Foundation of Indian Culture

Several concepts are prevalent in the Hindu religion and there are controversies and conflicting opinions also in respect of some of them. But all the sects, saints and rishis have accepted the pre-eminence of Gayatri mantra with one voice.

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Paeans in Praise of Gayatri Paeans in Praise of Gayatri

Atharva Ved incorporates a prayer (19-1-71) in praise of Gayatri stating that it grants longevity, energy, power, fame, wealth and divine brilliance (Brahma-tej).

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Paeans in Praise of Gayatri Paeans in Praise of Gayatri

Rishi Vashishtha says “ persons who are dull, way-ward and fickle-minded become highly intelligent and steadfast and rise to great heights in worldly and spiritual pursuits by Gayatri Sadhana. Those who worship Gayatri steadfastly and piously attain self-realisation’’.

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Paeans in Praise of Gayatri Paeans in Praise of Gayatri

Shri Rama Krishna Paramhamsa stated “ I tell people that it is not necessary to get engaged in complicated Sadhanas. Perform simple Gayatri Sadhana and see the results. Great Siddhis are attained by Gayatri Sadhana. This Mantra is short, no doubt, but it is extremely powerful.”.

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Paeans in Praise of Gayatri Paeans in Praise of Gayatri Vivekanand said, “only that thing should be begged from a king which befits his dignity. Spiritual wisdom alone is the most suitable gift which could be asked from God. God grants spiritual wisdom which leads to advancement on the right path and results in our happiness. One who is advancing towards the truth always remains happy. Gayatri mantra is instinct with spiritual wisdom and, therefore, it has been acclaimed the greatest of all the mantras.”

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Paeans in Praise of Gayatri Paeans in Praise of Gayatri

According to Mahatma Gandhi, “constant Jap of Gayatri Mantra is useful for curing physical ailments and for the upliftement of the soul. Gayatri Jap performed with a calm, unperturbed mind has the power of averting crisis in the hour of distress.”

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Activation of Energy CentresActivation of Energy Centres

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Activation of Energy CentresActivation of Energy Centres

Constant and rythymic recitation , with meditation , of Gayatri Mantra activates other dormant energy centres of body

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Activation of Energy CentresActivation of Energy Centres

Letter Gland Involved Energy1. tat Tapini success2. sa Saphalta bravery (Parakram)3. vi Vishwa maintenance (Palan)4. tur Tushti wellbeing (Kalyan)

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Activation of Energy CentresActivation of Energy Centres

Letter Gland Involved Energy5. va varda Yog 6. re revati love (prem)7. ni Sookshma money8. yam gyana brilliance(tej)

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Activation of Energy CentresActivation of Energy Centres

Letter Gland Involved Energy9. bhar bharga defence (raksha)10. go gomati intellect (buddhi)11. de devika suppression (daman)12. va varahi devotion (nistha)

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Activation of Energy CentresActivation of Energy Centres

Letter Gland Involved Energy13.sya sinhani dharna (power of retention)14. dhee dhyan Pran (life-breath)15. ma maryada self-restraint (sanyam)16. hi sfuta tap

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Activation of Energy CentresActivation of Energy Centres

Letter Gland Involved Energy17. dhi medha far-sightedness18. yo yogmaya jagriti (awakening)19. yo yogini production 20. naha dharini sarasta (sweetness)

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Activation of Energy CentresActivation of Energy Centres

Letter Gland Involved Energy21. pra prabhava ideal22. cho ooshma courage23. da drashya wisdom (vivek)24. yat niranjan sewa (service)

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According to the science of acoustics, the patterns of sound waves produced by each of the twenty-four letters of the Gayatri Mantra are very special and their combined effect is a source of immense energy.

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The nerves connected with the components of vocal cord, tongue, palate and fingers used in the recitation of Mantra have more than 60 % representation in the cerebral cortex.

The bioelectrical currents generated by the excitation of the nerve cells complete one “neuronal cycle” per recitation and activate the brain with fresh energy.

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Four categories of brain wave pattern

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Four categories of brain wave pattern

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The Two Foundation Pillars of The Two Foundation Pillars of Indian CultureIndian Culture

Gayatri – Righteous Knowledge and Yagya – Virtuos Deeds

Are the two foundational pillars of divine Indian culture which teaches world peace, prosperity and brotherhood