The chanting of Mantra has a powerful and profound effect on the whole system, physically, energetically and mentally. It starts to uplift our vibratory level and cleanse through our energy centers that will certainly be holding blockages from our life experiences. Mantra - meaning Man or coming from manas - the mind and tra to free, the chanting of mantra is literally a way to free ourselves from the bondages of our mental waves, and physical limitations.
The Gayatri Mantra is a universal mantra, a purposeful and powerful connection between divine intuition and awakening of our true intellect. It first appeared in written form in the Rig Veda between 1100 - 1700 BCE. It is stated that it is the poem of the divine and chanting this glorious enriching mantra firmly establishes the mind and brings joy and happiness.
Aum
Bhur Bhuvah Svah
Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi
Dhiyo Yo nah Prachodayat
Bhur Bhuvah Svah
Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi
Dhiyo Yo nah Prachodayat
In meaning it is connecting to existence absolute, the creator of the three dimensions, that of past, present and future, or creation, destruction and preservation, or purity, movement and inertia. We contemplate upon divine light that it stimulates our intellect and bestows on us true knowledge. Or in other terms - O Divine Mother, we have darkness in our hearts, please make the darkness distant from us and bring illumination, wisdom and knowledge within us.
Aum, the vital vibration that feels the whole universe. It is sum and substance of all the words that ever emanate from the human throat or all sounds of sounds. It is sound symbol of the universal absolute.
Bhur Bhuvah Svah, literally means past, present and future - giving knowledge of the whole cosmos and illuminates the 3 regions of existence.
Tat, that ultimate reality
Savitur, Divine sun - ultimate wisdom
Varenyam, to adore
Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi, we ask for divine grace and contemplate the intellect
Dhiyo yo nah Prachodayat, we are praying or urging that knowledge and intellect to be illuminated.
In greatness it is a prayer for final liberation through the awakening of our intelligence, it increases our learning power, concentration and brings inner prosperity, eternal power, peace guiding us toward divine intuition.
As we chant we express our gratitude to the life giving light and by chanting it is an offering to grace and to inspire ourselves, chant from the heart, chant from the soul and feel the effect through each part of your existence, as you can see from the image above the vibration of each part of the mantra is stimulating through the energy channels at particular parts of the body.
Breath through every pore of you body the light of intelligence and wisdom.
Have beautiful days and beautiful practice
AUM shanti shanti shanti
Mangala / Nicky
