A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Gayatri-mantra
This page describes Gayatri-mantra which is located on page 633 of the first volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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Gāyatrī Mantra
The Gayatri Mantra is a highly revered mantra, based on a Vedic Sanskrit verse from a hymn of the Rigveda (3.62.10), attributed to the rishi (sage) Vishvamitra. The mantra is named for its vedic gayatri metre. As the verse can be interpreted to invoke the deva Savitr, it is often called Savitri. Its recitation is traditionally preceded by om and the formula bhur bhuvah svah, known as the mahavyahriti ("great utterance")....
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The Devi Bhagavata Purana [by Swami Vijnanananda]
Therefore the midday offering of the Arghya is not for the destruction of the Daityas but for the satisfaction of the Devi; so with the mantra “Akrishnena, etc. ,” the offering of Arghya can be effected; and the reciting of the infallible Gayatri mantra is only to create disturbance in the shape of thwarting the action....
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The Garuda Purana (abridged)
Next morning, after having a bath, he should do ‘Pranayam’ and chant the sacred Gayatri mantra facing east. In the evening he should chant Gayatri mantra facing south. After this the ritual of ‘Bhikshatan’ is performed whereby he seeks alms and donates everything that he gets to his Guru as a mark of respect to him. This particular ritual is symbolic and emphasizes the absolute necessity of subduing one’s ego before acquiring knowledge from his Guru....
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