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Re: REQUEST : ayatree Mantra



: >I recently had my upanayanam (thread ceremony), and I was taught the
: >Gayatree Mantra.  I learned only the words.  I am not sure of the
: >melody.  If anyone knows the melody, please tell me.
: Many people do not consider the Gayatri mantra something which should
: be stated in public, nor should it be given to anyone through any
: other process other than a guru/disciple relationship.  Of course, in
: some regions of India, it is recited aloud in large groups, but it's
: not universally so.

I have to agree with Vivek; mantras a sacred and not to be spread in
public media.  I'd have to likewise advise you to ask your teacher or a
senior student.

Bests,

Jay


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