Gayatri Mahima

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Q.9. Why is Gayatri designated as Vedmata, Devmata and Vishwamata?

 

Ans. Gayatri has been called Vedmata because it is the essence of source of

Vedas. It is called Devmata because there is perpetual growth of divinity and

righteousness in its devotee. Its ultimate object is to inculcate and awaken the

feeling of `Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam' and `Atmavat Sarvabhooteshu' (Welfare of man -

the individual lies in the welfare of all humankind). It is known as Vishwamata

since it aims at establishment of good-will, equality, unity and love amongst

the entire human race, cutting across barriers of language, race, colour, sex

etc. and ultimately uniting the whole world on basis of realised spiritual unity

in diversity.

 

The individual basis of Gayatri is to establish righteous wisdom. `Naha' implies

inculcation of cooperation and collective endeavour - mutual caring and sharing.

 

The absolute wisdom condensed in Gayatri magnified itself as the Vedas. For this

reason Gayatri is known as the Mother of Vedas. (Gayatri Mantra is the means for

invocation of Divine grace). Gayatri is the fountainhead of all divine powers

(Devtas). It is therefore, known as the Devmata. (Ref. Tandya Brahman). Gayatri

sustains the cosmos as the three Supreme Emanations of the Supreme, known as

Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. Hence, it is called Vishwamata (Ek Pwan Kashi Khand,

Poorvardha 4.9.58)