Meaning
Meaning of the Gayatri Mantra:
Om - The Supreme Being, all-pervading God
Bhur - The Earth (physical plane)
Bhuvah - The Atmosphere (subtle plane)
Svah - Heaven (celestial plane)
Tat - That (Supreme Being)
Savitur - The Creator, brilliant like the Sun
Varenyam - Most excellent, worthy of worship
Bhargo - Divine radiance, destroyer of sins
Devasya - Of the God
Dheemahi - We meditate upon
Dhiyo - Intellect
Yo - Who
Nah - Our
Prachodayaat - May inspire/guide
Complete meaning: We meditate upon the most excellent, divine radiance of the Creator God. May He inspire and guide our intellect on the righteous path.
Benefits
Benefits of chanting Gayatri Mantra:
• Sharpens intellect and increases discernment
• Increases spiritual power
• Removes negative energy
• Bestows mental peace
• Especially beneficial at sunrise and sunset
• Chant 108 times morning and evening
• Considered the greatest of all mantras