The Gayathri Mantra

The vedic form of the famous Gayatri mantra

Aum bhur-bhuvah-swah tat savitur varenyam

bhargo devasya dheemahi dhiyo yo nah Prachodayat.

Summary of the Mantra

May we meditate on the Glory of the Lord, the Remover of pains and sorrows, the Bestower of happiness, Who has created the universe, and Who is the embodiment of knowledge and light. May the Lord, enlighten our intellect in the right direction by destroying all our sins and ignorance.

Meaning of each letter in mantra

OM = Almighty God

BHOOR = Embodiment of vital or spiritual energy

BHUVAHA = Destroyer of suffering

SWAHA = Embodiment of happiness

TAT = That (indicating God)

SAVITUR = Bright, luminous, like and sun

VARENIYAM = Supreme, best

BARGO = Destroyer of sins

DEVASYA = Divine

DHEEMAHI = May receive

DHIYO = Intellect

YO = Who

NAHA = Our

PRACHODAYAT = May inspire

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