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According to the Hindu scriptures Devi Gayatri is the Mother of the Vedas. It is said that even
Trinities (Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva) worship her as their Mother.The Gayatri `
 is the
prescribed daily mantra for all Hindus and regarded as the remover of all sins and the bestower
of all desired things. It is also part of the Sandhya Vandana.
The sage Vishwamitra is given the credit for bringing Mother Gayatri to earth. The following is
the most commonly recited Gayatri Mantra.

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The meaning of the Gayatri mantra is as follows:We contemplate the glory of Light illuminating
the three worlds: gross,
subtle, and causal. I am that vivifying power, love, radiant illumination, and divine grace of
universal intelligence. We pray for the divine light to illumine our minds.

: The primeval sound
: the physical world
: the mental world
: the celestial, spiritual world

: That; God; transcendental Paramatma

: the Sun, Creator, Preserver
 
: most adorable, enchanting
: luster, effulgence
 : resplendent, supreme Lord

: we meditate upon
: the intellect, understanding
: May this light
: our

: enlighten, guide, inspire

The other Gayatri Mantra is as follows:

Om Bhu, Om Bhuvah, Om Svaa, Om Mahaa, Om Janah,
Om Tapah, Om Satyam, Om Tat Savitur Varenyam Bhargo
Devasya Dhimahi Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat
Om Apo Jyotih Raso-mritam Brahmaa Bhur Bhuvah Swaa Om
According to the Hindu belief there are fourteen worlds. Bhu, Bhuvah,
Svaa, Mahaa, Janah, Tapah, Satyam are the seven Higher worlds and Atata,
Kutala, Vitala, Mahatala, Rasatala, Bhutala and Patala are the seven
Lower worlds. The above Gayatri mantra is recited by those seeking the
Higher worlds.

The Gayatri Mantra is the form of eternal truth. It is the heart of all beings and the eternal Ved
Mantra. Gayatri destroys the sins of the world. All the four Vedas have originated from this
mantra.In addition rishis have created 24 other Gayatri mantras ± Sakam Gayatri ± ´with desire´
Gayatri. The 24 words of the Gayatri appear in the form of the 24 Divine Shaktis.

  
 The repetition of this mantra is done for the destruction of obstacles and to
succeed in difficult tasks.
³Om Eka Dandhaya Vidmahe
Vakratundaya Dhimahi
Tanno tantihi Prachodayat´
 
 To develop sustaining power, this mantra is used.
³Om Narayanaya Vidmahe
Vasudevaya Dhimahi
Tanno Vishunha Prachodayat´
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 To invoke auspiciousness, That is to have pure thoughts and high spiritual
feelings, this mantra is used.
³Om Panchavaktraya Vidmahe
Mahadevaya Dhimahi
Tanno Rudraha Prachodayat´
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 To increase productiveness, that is to increase the power of creative shakti,
this mantra is used.
³Om Chaturmukhaya Vidmahe
Hansa Rudraaya Dhimahi
Tanno Brahma Prachodayat´
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 This mantra is used to establish   conduct and ethical behavior.
³Om Daasharthaye Vidmahe
Sita Vallabhaya Dhimahi
Tanno Ramahi Prachodayat´
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 —
 dynamic energy into one¶s lify in order to be able to do anything,
intense sadhana is done for this Divine power with this mantra.
³Om Devaki Nandanaya Vidmahe
Vasudevaya Dhimahi
Tanno Krishna Prachodayat´
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 To ward off any form of attack, intense sadhana is done for this Divine shakti
using this mantra.
³Om Sahasranetraya Vidmahe
Vajrahastaya Dhimahi
Tanno Indra Prachodayat´
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 When there is a lack of fulfilling one¶s duty within oneself, then this
mantra is used.
³Om Anjanisutaya Vidmahe
Vayuputraya Dhimahi
Tanno Marutih Prachodayat´
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 Worship with this mantra is very beneficial for curing grievous diseases.
³Om Bhaskaraya Vidmahe
Divakaraya Dhimahi
Tanno Suryah Prachodayat´
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 For the 

of suffering and to get peace from dejection and
worries, this mantra has been used for the worship of this Divine Shakti.
³Om Shirputraya Vidmahe
Amrit Tatvaya Dhimahi
Tanno Chandrah Prachodayat´


 This is universal prayer to  
fearlessness from death.
³Om Putryaya Vidmahe
Mahakalaya Dhimahi
Tanno Yumahah Prachodayat´

 To develop sweetness and melodiousness 

levels, in speech, action,



 with others, etc.., this mantra is used.
³Om Jalbimbaya Vidmahe
Neel Purshaya Dhimahi
Tanno Varunah Prachodayat´
 
 In order to establish discipline and make people listen to orders, one
concentrates on this mantra.
³Om Narayanaya Vidmahe
Visudevaya Dhimahi
Tanno Narayanah Prachodayat´
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 This mantra is used in order to acquire this Divine Shakti, which has
shown itself to be successful in increasing our efforts and in acquiring bravery.
³Om Ugranrishinghaye Vidmahe
Vajrankhaya Dhimahi
Tanno Nrishinghaha Prachodayat´
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 This mantra is used to acquire this Divine Shakti, which is used to gain
victory over enemies, attackers and obstacles.
³Om Girijayei Vidmahe
Shiva Priyayei Dhimahi
Tanno Durga Prachodayat´
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 This is the one Shakti believed to help in acquiring wealth, status, greatness,
and fame; therefore, this mantra is used to invoke this Shakti.
³Om Maha Laxmayei Vidmahe
Vishnupriyayei Dhimahi
Tanno Laxmi Prachodayat´
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 This is a unique Shakti to fill the activities with the feelings of Divine Love;
therefore, this mantra is used to invoke this Shakti.
³Om Vrishbhaanujayei Vidmahe
Krihsnpriyayei Dhimahi
Tanno Radha Prachodayat´
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 To develop the Shakti of penance, it is very necessary to do worship with this
mantra.
³Om Janak Nandiniyei Vidmahe
Bhumijayei Dhimahi
Tanno Sita Prachodayat´
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 Learned scholars have said that the use of this mantra can help to
increase the Shakti of the intellect and mental sharpness.
³Om Saraswateyei Vidmahe
Brahmaputriye Dhimahi
Tanno Devi Prachodayat´
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 This is a famous mantra used to bring effulgence into the life/force of the
body and in every activity of love.
³Om Mahajwalyei Vidmahe
Agnidevaya Dhimahi
Tanno Agnih Prachodayat´


 This mantra is considered useful in strengthening one¶s Shakti to remove
wavering of resolve and in bringing steadfastness.
³Om Prithvi Devayei Vidmahe
Sahasramurtayei Dhimahi
Tanno Prithvi Prachodayat´
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 To remove selfishness, increase selflessness, and make doing selfless service
the goal of one¶s life, this mantra is very helpful.
³Om Tulsayei Vidmahe
Vishnu Priyayei Dhimahi
Tanno Vrinda Prachodayat´
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 To awaken discrimination, this is a very powerful mantra.
³Om Param Hansaye Vidmahe
Mahahansaye Dhimahi
Tanno Hansah Prachodayat´
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 When one is surrounded by fear on all four sides and is in need of
courage, then this mantra is used.
³Om Vanishavaraye Vidmahe
Hayegrivaye Dhimahi
Tanno Hayegrivah Prachodayat.´

There are Mantras for every thing. The µGayatri Mantra¶ recited by Hindus comprise 24 a
a,
each sound is loaded with the energy of a different type by ancient a  a. Thus there are 24
sages who contributed the sounds for Gayatri Mantra. It is said that µthere is no great Mantra than
Gayatri and there is no great god than the Mother¶.


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: Samput are some specific words used in the mantra. These can be used at the start,
middle or end of the mantra. The samput has great shakti and should be used carefully.

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 "Om bhur bhava suha tatsa vetur vareneyam bargo devasyaha dhimi diyo yona
parachodayat." Few words can be added after Om bhur bhava swaha as samput to fulfill various
desires. Some samput with their purposes are given below.

1. Om aeeng kaleeng soo ± for proficiency in words.

2. Om shareeng hareeng shareeng ± for wealth and comforts.
3. Om aeeng hareeng kaleeng ± enemies are destroyed, troubles vanish and the 
 
is
blessed with joy and happiness.
4. Om shareeng hareeng kaleeng ± Blessed with progeny.
5. Om hareeng ± Recovery from diseases.
6. Om aeeng hareeng kaleeng ± Protection from all evil forces. Hopes and wishes are
realised.
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