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GAYATRI MANTRA:
"The Vedas are widely considered to be the source of all true knowledge, the word "Veda" itself
meaning "Knowledge". Gayatri Devi also gave to mankind the "Gayatri Mantra", also known as
the "Guru Mantra" or the "Savitri Mantra". It is one of the oldest mantras, and generally thought
often referred to as "the Mother of the Vedas". It appears in Yajur Veda - Chapter 36, Mantra
(Verse) 3.
Rishis selected the words of the Gayatri 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 - at dawn, mid-day, and at dusk. These
times are known as the three sandhyas - morning, mid-day and evening. The maximum benefit
of chanting the mantra is said to be obtained by chanting it 108 times. However, one may chant
it for 3, 9, or 18 times when pressed for time. The syllables of the mantra are said to positively
affect all the chakras or energy centres in the human body - hence, proper pronunciation and
enunciation are very important.
Chanting of Gayatri Mantra removes all obstacles in our path to increased wisdom and spiritual
growth and development. The teachings and powers incorporated in the Gayatri Mantra fulfill
this purpose. Righteous wisdom starts emerging soon after Jap (recitation) of the Gayatri Mantra
is performed."
- Source: Eagle Space
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