Dedicated to Goddess Gayatri (Savita)
The most sacred Vedic mantra from the Rig Veda. Awakens the intellect and illuminates the mind with divine wisdom.
ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्
Om Bhur Bhuva Swaha, Tat Savitur Varenyam, Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi, Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat
Chant Count
108 times (one mala)
Best Time
Sunrise, noon, and sunset (Sandhya times)
Benefit: Awakens the intellect (buddhi), enhances clarity of thought, removes ignorance, and connects the chanter to cosmic consciousness.
Sit facing East. The best time is Brahma Muhurta (96 minutes before sunrise). Take a bath before chanting. Use a tulsi or crystal mala. Chant with correct pronunciation and understanding of the meaning. The Gayatri is traditionally taught during the Upanayana ceremony, but anyone with sincere intention can chant it.
Yes, absolutely. The Vedas do not restrict the Gayatri Mantra by gender. Any person with sincere devotion can chant it. Restrictions emerged in later traditions but are not Vedic.
We meditate on the glory of the Creator who has created the universe. May he illuminate our intellect and lead us along the path of righteousness.
Avoid chanting during impurity (after meals without washing, after using the bathroom without proper cleaning, during menstruation in some traditions). But if in doubt, sincere mental chanting is always acceptable.
Ask Pandit Shivananda for personalized guidance on mantra practice.