Hindu prayer
Gayatri Mantra
The Gayatri Mantra from Rig Veda 3.62.10, in Sanskrit with its meaning.
- 2 verses
- Under a minute to recite
- Gayatri Mantra
May we attain that excellent glory of Savitar the God:So May he stimulate our prayers.
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तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि ।
May we attain that excellent glory of Savitar the God:
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धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्
So May he stimulate our prayers.
Når den fremsies
Many Hindus recite the Gayatri Mantra at dawn, at midday or at dusk as part of daily prayer and meditation. In the tradition, it is central to Sandhya Vandana, a practice of prayer at the transitions of the day. It is recited as a prayer for clarity, wisdom and spiritual understanding.
Hvor den kommer fra
The Gayatri Mantra comes from Rig Veda 3.62.10 and is addressed to Savitr, a Vedic solar deity. The verse is traditionally associated with the sage Vishvamitra. Its name refers to the Gayatri poetic metre in which it is composed.
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Spørsmål om Gayatri Mantra
What does the Gayatri Mantra mean?
It is a prayer meditating on the radiant splendour of Savitr and asking that this divine light inspire and guide the intellect.
Which language is the Gayatri Mantra in?
The mantra is in Vedic Sanskrit. The Sanskrit text and its meaning are shown here.
How long does it take to recite?
A recitation takes under a minute. The pace can vary with the style of chanting.
Who wrote the Gayatri Mantra?
It is traditionally associated with the sage Vishvamitra. In Hindu tradition, the Vedic mantras are understood as revealed to sages rather than authored in the ordinary sense.
