Friday, September 6, 2013

In the Gayatri Mantra-What exactly is the meaning of the word GAYATRI ?



In the GAYATRI MANTRA- What exactly is the MEANING of the word -GAYATRI ?? 

(To further read upon the Gayatri Mantra, its origin, meaning, scientific impact and material and spiritual benefits , please scroll down below to the additional reading section at the end of the article).


" The Vedic Scripture -Aitareya Brahamana, describes this as "Gayan Trayate Sa Gayatri". 

Meaning - " That which PROTECTS the "Gaya" ( PRANA) is Gayatri.

The scholarly text "Shankracharya Bhashya"- further explains the meaning of GAYATRI as " Giyate Tatva Manaya Gayatriti". 

Meaning : " The DISCERNING PURE INTELLECT (Ritambhara Pragya), which unfolds the ultimate TRUTH and ABSOLUTE KNOWLEDGE is GAYATRI". 

The divine light of GAYATRI generates SADBUDDHI.  

How does an increase in Sadbuddhi help?

"Sadbuddhi helps strengthen an individuals virtuous tendencies , enlightens the PRANA and propels the individual towards an ideal way of success and glory"....... 


ADDITIONAL READING ON THE GAYATRI MANTRA AND IT's MATERIAL AND SPIRITUAL BENEFITS:






Source and credits : An excerpt from the marvellous Book " GAYATRI SADHANA - WHY and HOW !- By Vedmurthi Acharya Shriram Sharma 
READ THIS BOOK ONLINE by following the LINK below : 

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