IMPORTANCE
OF GAYATRI
MANTRA
IN SCRIPTURES
·
Gayatri
is mother of Vedas. It is its origin.
·
Gayatri
Jap should be performed daily as it is essence of all Vedas and sacred
Upanishads.
Sadhana
of Gayatri mantra is the essence of all Vedas. Even God like Brahma mediates
on and performs Jap of Gayatri at the time of twi-light.
·
Gayatri
Jap performed daily for three years realizes God and like air, acquires the
power of going where the person wants to go.
Merely
by offering water to the Sun and performing Jap of three thousand Gayatri
mantra at the time of twilight, a person becomes adorable by God.
·
By
Gayatri Sadhana the person may get salvation, wealth, victory in battle, and
freedom from disease.
A
man may know all the four Vedas very well but all his labor goes waste if he
does not know Gayatri mantra.
·
A
person who worships mantra other than Gayatri cannot get success even if he
takes millions of birth.
A
Brahmin who gives up Gayatri goes to hell although he may worship Vishnu or
Shiva.
·
Rishis,
Saints say that there is no other mantra like Gayatri mantra in all the
Vedas. Ved, yagya, dan (donation, charity), tap are not equivalent even to a
small fraction of Gayatri mantra.
·
Whether
a man is pure or impure, he is sitting or walking, in whatever condition a
wise man may be, he should perform Gayatri Jap. A man gets rid of all sins
by this Jap.
Nothing
is greater than GAYATRI MANTRA in this as well as other loks for the success
of daily work; fulfillment of desires and for development of tapas.
The following
guidelines are provided for the Sadhaka: -
·
In
Bhavanopanishad, one witness within oneself the effulgent figure of Divine
Mother with the different phases of the waxing and waning Moon.
·
Astrologically,
Friday and Monday following the Full Moon day are
significant for spiritual experiences.
·
Combinations
of Moon and Jupiter.
The
Nakshatras of Krittika, Rohini, Pushya, Hasta, Mula, Sravananas, and U.
Bhadrapad are noted for experiences that ensure one of being on the right
track of Lalitopasana.
·
Every
Name Potent
·
The
names here are not simple ordinary names, but every name is a mantra and the
whole series is a Maha mantra.
·
This
chanting is considered to be especially GOOD on Fridays, on Navami,
Chaturdasi, and Full Moon day—and during the nine days of Navaratri.
·
The
Devi is to be meditated upon as of a ruddy complexion, with eyes expansive, as
an ocean overflowing with waves of grace, with noose, goad, arrows of flowers
and a twig of sugar- cane in her hand, surrounded by Anima and other deities
and ultimately as one’s own self.
1.
Complete
faith unflinching
loyalty backed
by a clear heart towards the deity is required for Sadhana.
2.
Do
not start Mantra Shakti under any pressure.
3.
Trust
in God, kindness and patience should be the virtues of a Sadhaka.
4.
Avoid
harsh speech,
lust, anger, restless thoughts, evil company and egoism.
5.
Do
not get emotional.
6.
Mantras
on hearsay should be avoided, as they must be authentic.
7.
Sadhana
done without any specific aim bears fruits early.
8.
In
case you see any miracle, do not fear. Keep your WILL POWER strong and continue
your Sadhana. All troubles will vanish.
9.
Brahmacharya
or celibacy should be observed during Sadhana.
10.
In
case of failure, do not lose heart. Try
it again and again and you will be crowned with success.
HOW
MANTRAS ARE USEFUL
·
All our are problems are
self-created. Usually they are the outcome of our Karma’s and the reasons can
be checked from the individual Horoscope.
·
One’s subconscious mind can help
to find the solution through meditation and recitation of Mantras.
1.
Purity of
thoughts, words and deeds,
sincerity and deep seated. Belief in repeating Mantras systematically and
without any stress or strain on the brain or body is the keynotes for the
efficacy of Mantras.
2.
Concentrate
and Meditate without having any desires in mind. The
Mantra should be recited softly so as to be audible only to be person concerned
and not to others. Mantras should be recited in a pleasing musical tone, which
will help in concentration.
3.
Continuous
Sadhana will enable the Sadhaka to find solutions
to the problems, attaining peace of mind, reducing mental strain.
4.
FOOD:
The
Sadhaka should have a light meal, hot and well cooked and in small quantity, as
over eating leads to the excitement of the sensory organs which aggravate
passions.
5.
Onions,
Garlic and Meat have
stimulating effects on the sensory organs and will do harm to the body than
good. Intoxicates and smoking of any kind should be avoided.
6.
Lack
of control in
the diet is a great obstacle to progress. Small quantities of wholesome food
purify the mind and a pure mind retains the memory of God.
