Gayatri Disco
Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah
Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi
Dhiyo Yo Nah Pra-Chodayat
OM Life, eternity, existence, and that which is beyond
Bhur Earth
Bhuvah Sky/Heavens
Svah Beyond the skies
Tat That
Savitur Illuminating, like the sun
Varenyam Best, highest choice
Bhargo Destroy that which hinders or binds
Devasya Divine
Dhimahi Aspect of meditation
Dhiyo Intellectual mind
Yo Who
Nah Our
Prachodayat Inspiration and guidance
We meditate on the unity of Divine Spirit,
Which pervades everything on earth,
The atmosphere and the heavens.
May this Supreme Consciousness guide us, protect us
And illuminate our hearts and minds.
The Intention of the Chant
As one of the oldest prayers known to humanity, the gayatri mantra spans the ages and calls us to seek wisdom and enlightenment in order to be freed from ignorance and suffering. There are myriad interpretations and perspectives. What does it say to YOU?
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