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    The document discusses the Gayatri Mantra and its meaning. It states that the Gayatri Mantra is considered the heart of all beings and destroys sins. The mantra originated the four Vedas. In addition, there are 24 other mantras related to different gods/goddesses that were created, each beginning with "Om" and having three lines addressing the deity. These additional mantras are used for purposes like removing obstacles, developing sustaining power, and invoking auspiciousness.

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    The document discusses the Gayatri Mantra and its meaning. It states that the Gayatri Mantra is considered the heart of all beings and destroys sins. The mantra originated the four Vedas. In addition, there are 24 other mantras related to different gods/goddesses that were created, each beginning with "Om" and having three lines addressing the deity. These additional mantras are used for purposes like removing obstacles, developing sustaining power, and invoking auspiciousness.

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    Gayatri Mantras

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    The document discusses the Gayatri Mantra and its meaning. It states that the Gayatri Mantra is considered the heart of all beings and destroys sins. The mantra originated the four Vedas. In addition, there are 24 other mantras related to different gods/goddesses that were created, each beginning with "Om" and having three lines addressing the deity. These additional mantras are used for purposes like removing obstacles, developing sustaining power, and invoking auspiciousness.

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    The Mantra:

    AUM bhurbhuvaH svaH, AUM tat.h saviturvareNyaM


    bhargo devasya dhiimahI dhiyo yo naH prachodayAt
    Summary of the Mantra:
    O God, Thou art the Giver of Life, the Remover of pains and sorrows, the
    Bestower of happiness O Creator of the Universe, may we receive Thy
    Supreme Sin destroying light, May Thou guide our intellect in the right
    direction.
    Meaning of each letter in mantra:
    ---------------------------------
    OM = Almighty God
    BHOOR = Embodiment of vital or spiritual energy
    BHUVAHA = Destroyer of suffering
    SWAHA = Embodiment of happiness
    TAT = That (indicating God)
    SAVITUR = Bright, luminous, like and sun
    VARENIYAM = Supreme, best
    BARGO = Destroyer of sins
    DEVASYA = Divine
    DHEEMAHI = May receive
    DHIYO = Intellect
    YO = Who
    NAHA = Our
    PRACHODAYAT = May inspire
    ---------------------------------
    The Gayatri Mantra is the form of eternal truth. It is the heart of all
    beings and the eternal Ved Mantra. Gayatri destroys the sins of the
    world. All the four Vedas have originated from this mantra:
    In addition rishis have created 24 other Gayatri mantras - Sakam
    Gayatri - ''with desire'' Gayatri. The 24 words of the Gayatri appear in
    the form of the 24 Divine Shaktis.
    1. Ganesh Gayatri: The repetition of this mantra is done for the
    destruction of obstacles and to succeed in difficult tasks.
    Om Eka Dandhaya Vidmahe
    Vakratundaya Dhimahi
    Tanno tantihi Prachodayat

    2. Vishnu Gayatri: To develop sustaining power, this mantra is used.


    Om Narayanaya Vidmahe
    Vasudevaya Dhimahi
    Tanno Vishunha Prachodayat

    3. Shiv Gayatri: To invoke auspiciousness, That is to have pure thoughts


    and high spiritual feelings, this mantra is used.
    Om Panchavaktraya Vidmahe
    Mahadevaya Dhimahi
    Tanno Rudraha Prachodayat

    4. Brahma Gayatri: To increase productiveness, that is to increase the


    power of creative shakti, this mantra is used.
    Om Chaturmukhaya Vidmahe
    Hansa Rudraaya Dhimahi
    Tanno Brahma Prachodayat

    5. Rama Gayatri: This mantra is used to establish proper conduct and


    ethical behavior.
    Om Daasharthaye Vidmahe
    Sita Vallabhaya Dhimahi
    Tanno Ramahi Prachodayat

    6. Krishna Gayatri: To bring dynamic energy into one's lify in order to be


    able to do anything, intense sadhana is done for this Divine power with
    this mantra.
    Om Devaki Nandanaya Vidmahe
    Vasudevaya Dhimahi
    Tanno Krishna Prachodayat

    7. Indra Gayatri: To ward off any form of attack, intense sadhana is


    done for this Divine shakti using this mantra.
    Om Sahasranetraya Vidmahe
    Vajrahastaya Dhimahi
    Tanno Indra Prachodayat

    8. Hanuman Gayatri: When there is a lack of fulfilling one's duty within


    oneself, then this mantra is used.
    Om Anjanisutaya Vidmahe
    Vayuputraya Dhimahi
    Tanno Marutih Prachodayat

    9. Surya Gayatri: Worship with this mantra is very beneficial for curing
    grievous diseases.
    Om Bhaskaraya Vidmahe
    Divakaraya Dhimahi
    Tanno Suryah Prachodayat

    10. Chandra Gayatri: For the removal of suffering and to get peace from
    dejection and worries, this mantra has been used for the worship of this
    Divine Shakti.
    Om Shirputraya Vidmahe
    Amrit Tatvaya Dhimahi
    Tanno Chandrah Prachodayat

    11. Yum Gayatri: This is universal prayer to gain fearlessness from death.
    Om Putryaya Vidmahe
    Mahakalaya Dhimahi
    Tanno Yumahah Prachodayat
    12. Varun Gayatri: To develop sweetness and melodiousness at all levels,
    in speech, action, dealing with others, etc.., this mantra is used.
    Om Jalbimbaya Vidmahe
    Neel Purshaya Dhimahi
    Tanno Varunah Prachodayat

    13. Narayana Gayatri: In order to establish discipline and make people


    listen to orders, one concentrates on this mantra.
    Om Narayanaya Vidmahe
    Visudevaya Dhimahi
    Tanno Narayanah Prachodayat

    14. Nrishinga Gayatri: This mantra is used in order to acquire this Divine
    Shakti, which has shown itself to be successful in increasing our efforts
    and in acquiring bravery.
    Om Ugranrishinghaye Vidmahe
    Vajrankhaya Dhimahi
    Tanno Nrishinghaha Prachodayat

    15. Durga Gayatri: This mantra is used to acquire this Divine Shakti,
    which is used to gain victory over enemies, attackers and obstacles.
    Om Girijayei Vidmahe
    Shiva Priyayei Dhimahi
    Tanno Durga Prachodayat

    16. Laxmi Gayatri: This is the one Shakti believed to help in acquiring
    wealth, status, greatness, and fame; therefore, this mantra is used to
    invoke this Shakti.
    Om Maha Laxmayei Vidmahe
    Vishnupriyayei Dhimahi
    Tanno Laxmi Prachodayat
    17. Radha Gayatri: This is a unique Shakti to fill the activities with the
    feelings of Divine Love; therefore, this mantra is used to invoke this
    Shakti.
    Om Vrishbhaanujayei Vidmahe
    Krihsnpriyayei Dhimahi
    Tanno Radha Prachodayat

    18. Sita Gayatri: To develop the Shakti of penance, it is very necessary


    to do worship with this mantra.
    Om Janak Nandiniyei Vidmahe
    Bhumijayei Dhimahi
    Tanno Sita Prachodayat

    19. Saraswati Gayatri: Learned scholars have said that the use of this
    mantra can help to increase the Shakti of the intellect and mental
    sharpness.
    Om Saraswateyei Vidmahe
    Brahmaputriye Dhimahi
    Tanno Devi Prachodayat

    20. Agni Gayatri: This is a famous mantra used to bring effulgence into
    the life/force of the body and in every activity of love.
    Om Mahajwalyei Vidmahe
    Agnidevaya Dhimahi
    Tanno Agnih Prachodayat

    21. Prithvi Gayatri: This mantra is considered useful in strengthening


    one's Shakti to remove wavering of resolve and in bringing
    steadfastness.
    Om Prithvi Devayei Vidmahe
    Sahasramurtayei Dhimahi
    Tanno Prithvi Prachodayat
    22. Tulsi Gayatri: To remove selfishness, increase selflessness, and make
    doing selfless service the goal of one's life, this mantra is very helpful.
    Om Tulsayei Vidmahe
    Vishnu Priyayei Dhimahi
    Tanno Vrinda Prachodayat

    23. Hansa Gayatri: To awaken discrimination, this is a very powerful


    mantra.
    Om Param Hansaye Vidmahe
    Mahahansaye Dhimahi
    Tanno Hansah Prachodayat

    24. Hayegriva Gayatri: When one is surrounded by fear on all four sides
    and is in need of courage, then this mantra is used.
    Om Vanishavaraye Vidmahe
    Hayegrivaye Dhimahi
    Tanno Hayegrivah Prachodayat.

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