Yajur Veda:  Pratah  Sandhya Vandanam

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Gayatri Japam Notes

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Notes

  • gayatri is the veda mantra to be recited at sandhya periods
  • gayatri means "A mantra that protects those who recite it"
  • gayatri is considered as the mother of all mantras and is said to be equivalent to vedas. One can improve his tejas, physical and mental strength by reciting it. This mantra has the power to ward of all sins.
  • Tatsavitur vareniya - Bhargo devasya dhimahi - dhiyo yo nah prachodayat is the gayatri mantra. Om (Pranava) and Bhur Bhuvasuvah (Vyahrithi) are prefixed.