The Meaning and Science of Gayatri Mantra Lecture

The Meaning and Science of Gayatri Mantra Lecture by – Dr. Pranav Pandya, MD (Medicine) Head – All World Gayatri Pariwar Chancellor- Dev Sanskriti University SHANTIKUNJ, HIMALAYAS www. awgp. org 1

The Gayatri Mantra || 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 Meaning of Each Syllable O® bh¿¡ bhuva¡ sva¡ tat savitu¡ Brahma or Almighty God embodiment of vital spiritual energy (Pran) destroyer of sufferings embodiment of happiness that bright, luminous like the Sun

The Meaning of Each Syllable vareñya® bhargo devasya dhºmahi dhiyo yo na¡ pracoday³t best, most exalted destroyer of sins divine may imbibe intellect who our may inspire

The 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. 5

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). 6

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’’. 7

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. ”. 8

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 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. ” 9

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. ” 10

Activation of Energy Centres 11

Activation of Energy Centres Constant and rythymic recitation , with meditation , of Gayatri Mantra activates other dormant energy centres of body 12

Activation of Energy Centres Letter 1. tat 2. sa 3. vi 4. tur Gland Involved Tapini Saphalta Vishwa Tushti Energy success bravery (Parakram) maintenance (Palan) wellbeing (Kalyan) 13

Activation of Energy Centres Letter 5. va 6. re 7. ni 8. yam Gland Involved varda revati Sookshma gyana Energy Yog love (prem) money brilliance(tej) 14

Activation of Energy Centres Letter 9. bhar 10. go 11. de 12. va Gland Involved bharga gomati devika varahi Energy defence (raksha) intellect (buddhi) suppression (daman) devotion (nistha) 15

Activation of Energy Centres Letter 13. sya retention) 14. dhee 15. ma 16. hi Gland Involved sinhani Energy dharna (power of dhyan maryada sfuta Pran (life-breath) self-restraint (sanyam) tap 16

Activation of Energy Centres Letter 17. dhi 18. yo 19. yo 20. naha Gland Involved medha yogmaya yogini dharini Energy far-sightedness jagriti (awakening) production sarasta (sweetness) 17

Activation of Energy Centres Letter 21. pra 22. cho 23. da 24. yat Gland Involved prabhava ooshma drashya niranjan Energy ideal courage wisdom (vivek) sewa (service) 18

Activation of Energy Centres 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. 19

Activation of Energy Centres 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. 20

Four categories of brain wave pattern

Four categories of brain wave pattern

The Two Foundation Pillars of Indian Culture Gayatri – Righteous Knowledge and Yagya – Virtuos Deeds Are the two foundational pillars of divine Indian culture which teaches world peace, prosperity and brotherhood 23