Gayatri Mantra

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Brahma conceived the Gayatri mantra consisting of 24 letters before he created

the world. Each letter in this mantra has a great potential force,

which when released, branches off into the four Vedas with their sub-branches

just as a vast tree is hidden in its seed. After sprouting,the mantra takes the

form of the four Vedas. Philology (the science of language i.e., sound) was born

of the 14 sounds. With these 14 sounds that vibrated and emanated when Lord

Shiva, in his happier mood, played on his favorite 'damaru' (a percussion

instrument). With these 14 sounds (the sutras) as the basis, Panini, the

greatest grammarian,wrote his Astadhyayi (or Maha Vyakarana), the greatest and

the most important compilation on Sanskrit grammar. Many scholars have

commented on his work and such commentaries alone are enough to constitute a

large library.

 

Similarly, all literature in various forms is the outcome of the 24 letters of Gayatri mantra only.

 

While the Gayatri mantra is the sutra or source, the compilations with their

branches and sub-branches are its extensive commentaries. The 24 letters of

Gayatri Mantra and significance of each. The following table gives the 24

letters of the Gayatri spell and its relation to the power.

 

1. 'tat' - tapini - fruitfulness 2 'sa' - saphalata - valor 3 'vi' - visshwa -

perseverance 4 'tur' - tushti - welfare 5 'va' - varada - yoga 6 're' - revati

- love 7 'ni' - sukshma - wealth 8 'yam' - jnana - lustre 9 'bhar' - bharga -

protection 10 'go' - gomati - wisdom 11 'de' - devika - subjugation 12 'va' -

varahi - allegiance 13 'sya' - simhani - determination 14 'dhi' - dhyana - life

15 'ma' - maryada - time 16 'hi' - sphutaa - penance 17 'dhi' - medha - forecast

18 'yo' - yogamaya - alertness 19 'yo' - yogini - production 20 'nah' - dhanin -

protection 21 'pra' - prabhava - idealism 22 'cho' - ushma - adventure 23 'da' -

drishya - discrimination 24 'at' - niranjana - service. The 24 powers of Gayatri

mentioned above awaken certain qualities,and

along with this awakening one starts getting success and prosperity i.e.,

siddhi. Many feel that these benefits are showered by some God or Goddess. But

in reality the development of the subtle force is within themselves. If they

are able to know the subtle force working in them,they will realize that such

benefits do not accrue of their own accord and that all of them are the results

of the interplay of spiritual forces in them.

 

Gayatri sadhana or upasana is not blind faith, but a scientific process whose

development and progress are sure to yield the desired fruits.The authors of

the science of mantra say that whatever sound comes out from the mouth is the

outcome of the interaction of various organs such as the wind-pipe,the

tongue,the teeth, the lips etc.

 

The different organs or parts of the mouth are interconnected with the various

parts of the body through tubular organs known as nadi.In those areas of the

body wherever the nadis are (the six Chakras are related to the sushumna nadi)

there are lots of ganglia (granthis), and the effect of vibrations of different

parts of the mouth (place of sound organs) have a pressuring effect on these

ganglia. If one's talk is defective, it means that some of the ganglia are not

functioning properly or effectively. Our body contains many ganglia of

different sizes, some are seen and some of which are not seen. The

spiritualists know what power is contained in each of the ganglia. The various

sounds produced through the organs of the mouth have their effect on these

ganglia; they cause the ganglia to activate and discharge their stored power.

The wordings of the mantras are arranged on the basis of their sounds and

intonations. The Gayatri mantra contains 24 letters, and all these 24 letters

have a direct relation with the 24 ganglia in the human body. Our body can be

compared to a sitar (a stringed musical instrument)with 24 strings.

When the Ganglia are activated they energize the power that yields the right

kind of knowledge. The repetition, recitation or japa of Gayatri mantra

produces notes which mingle with similar sounds existing in Nature or Prakriti.

This is what one achieves from Gayatri sadhana.The power of the spoken word or

sound in Nature The Word or Shabda is compared to Brahma.

When Brahma is inspired, his body quivers and the vibrations created by the

movement of his body fall again on his body and take the form of Omkar or

Pranava which echoes seven times. Like the pendulum of a clock, this Omkar

creates the movement or vibrations which in turn keeps Nature or Prakriti

functioning. As a result of such functioning, the three gunas - sattwa, rajas

and tamas - with their powers hrim, shrim and klim respectively flow and break

off into different rivulets and streams and create the bija mantra. One should

not underestimate the effect of the sound waves produce. Those well versed in

the science of sound know what potency sound waves contain and what effects

they produce. Sound works in it own sphere ad even controls Nature. Thus Nature

functions through the power of the word-sound.

Gayatri mantra is composed of selected sounds and due to their very order in

the mantra a very powerful current or wave is produced and made to flow .If one

wishes to know what miracles the power of word-sound can create, one has to

acquaint with the latest developments in science and technology. The Russians

have devised what is known as the transducer, with which the aid of subtle

sound waves can cut even thick iron and steel plates. From the cleansing of the

sophisticated instruments to the working of the ordinary washing machine, all

the work is now done by the aid of sound waves.We read in history that the

Dipak Rag was sung by Tansen, by the vibrations of the oil lamps, which had

gone off glowed again. We know deer forgets its own self and the cows yield

more milk when they hear enchanting music. Similarly, hearing the sound of

cuckoo, a man's sensuousness is said to be aroused. When battalions of soldiers

in formation cross a bridge, it is said the soldiers

are not expected to maintain the uniformity in steps, ass it is feared that when

they keep uniformity in steps,due to the impact of the sound waves produced

(known as resonance), the bridge, may collapse. Dr Huchisson of U.S.A., who has

gained much popularity claims sure success in fighting certain diseases with the

aid of sound waves. In all these cases, the vibrations mingle with similar

sounds spread in subtle Nature or Sukshma prakriti, revolve round and round and

converge again on the place of their origin, thereby producing a kind of energy

which produces the desired effect. In other words, many miraculous things

happen due to the power of a mantra. The Gayatri spell also derives its force

in the same fashion. While uttering the mantra whichever organs of the mouth

come into play, activate their corresponding ganglia also. When the ganglia are

activated thus, a musical (which is also spiritual) sound resembling the Vedic

Mantra spreads in the air,returning to its

base again carrying along with it a powerful force of similar sounds already

spread in Nature to help achieve the desired end. The musical effect of the

vibrations, or the current occasioned by the utterance of the mantra on the

already existing current created by the five elements and the subtle soul force

or atma shakti created by the five elements-ether, air, fire,water and earth,

the subtle soul-force created by the intensity of piety,sincerity and

earnestness of the prayer offered, make the Gayatri forces powerful as a Divine

Blessings.Absolute and firm faith in the divinity by the sadhak in reciting

Gayatri yields a powerful subtle force.

 

Psychologists are well aware of the power of such force. As a matter of fact,

many people have been saved and resuscitated from untimely death by this force.

Many might have perished due to lack of faith. The great saint Tulsidas, in one

of his couplets, has compared faith and belief to Parvati (Shraddha) and

Parameshwar (Vishwas). Belief has the power of converting a piece of rope in

the dark into a snake, a tree into a spirit, and an idol into a Deity. Because

of faith man spends his energy, money and even sacrifices his life. We can

quote several people- Ekalavya and Kabir, for example, who were able to amass

immense knowledge in a split second (which otherwise had to be learnt at the

feet of the tutor) on account off their faith and belief. If for instance a

sadhak takes a sadhana of Gayatri with the supreme faith and belief, he gets an

unparalleled siddhi because of the mingling of the sound force in Nature with

the spiritual powers. Gayatri - the Prime Force

of the Universe Gayatri is the adi shakti(the prime force). With this force both

sentient and insentient worlds (life and matter)derive their movement (gati) or

force or inspiration, and result in development and progress. Just as one can

easily hear any broadcast from any station by just tuning a knob, similarly,

one can establish one's contact through one's spiritual powers with the subtle,

all pervading Gayatri. One can use one's own spiritual power for attainment of

all or a particular benefit- material,psychological or spiritual.

This is sadhana or worship.

Gayatri is the desire-yielding cow (kamadhenu). One who recites Gayatri and

engages one self in her sadhana is blessed by Mother Gayatri. He remains

outside the purview of ignorance, incapacity and want of things and gets all he

desires. Gayatri Puja is done by chanting 'Gayatri Mantra', worshipping the

'Gayatri Yantra' or conducting the 'Gayatri Anushthan'.

 

Arun Reddy Nukala

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