The Gayatri Mantra is one of the most sacred and powerful mantras in Hinduism, found in the Rigveda (3.62.10). It is dedicated to Savitr, the Sun God, and is a prayer for enlightenment and wisdom.

Gayatri Mantra in Sanskrit:

ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः
तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं
भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि
धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् ॥

Word-by-Word Meaning:

1. ॐ (Om) – The primordial sound, representing Brahman (the Ultimate Reality).
2. भूर्भुवः स्वः (Bhūr Bhuvah Svah) – The three worlds:
   • Bhūr – Physical plane (Earth)
   • Bhuvah – Astral plane (Atmosphere)
   • Svah – Celestial plane (Heaven)
     (Sometimes interpreted as past, present, and future.)
3. तत् (Tat) – That (the Supreme Reality).
4. सवितुर् (Savitur) – Of Savitr (the Sun God, the divine illuminator).
5. वरेण्यं (Vareṇyam) – Most excellent, worthy of worship.
6. भर्गो (Bhargo) – Divine light, spiritual effulgence.
7. देवस्य (Devasya) – Of the divine Lord.
8. धीमहि (Dhīmahi) – We meditate upon.
9. धियो (Dhiyo) – Intellect, understanding.
10. यो (Yo) – Who.
11. नः (Naḥ) – Our.
12. प्रचोदयात् (Prachodayāt) – May inspire, enlighten.

Full Translation:

“We meditate upon the divine glory of the effulgent Sun (Savitr), who illuminates the three worlds (Earth, Atmosphere, and Heaven). May that Supreme Light inspire and enlighten our intellect.”

Significance:

• The mantra is a prayer for wisdom, spiritual awakening, and divine guidance.
• It is believed to purify the mind and bestow knowledge (Jnana) and enlightenment (Moksha).
• Traditionally chanted at sunrise, noon, and sunset.

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hindi script for youtube shorts

Here’s the Gayatri Mantra in Hindi script (Devanagari) formatted for YouTube Shorts (vertically centered and easy to read):

ॐ
भूर्भुवः स्वः
तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं
भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि
धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् ॥