Om Bhur Bhuvah Swah | Tat Savitur Varenyam | Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi | Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat ||
English meaning: We meditate on the adorable glory of the Divine Sun (Creator of the Universe); may He illuminate our intellect and guide our thoughts.
हिंदी अर्थ: हम सविता देव के वरण करने योग्य दिव्य तेज का ध्यान करते हैं; वह हमारी बुद्धि को प्रकाशित करें और हमारे विचारों को सही दिशा दें।
Roman Hindi meaning: Hum Savita Dev ke varan karne yogya divya tej ka dhyan karte hain; vah hamari buddhi ko prakashit karein aur hamare vicharon ko sahi disha dein.
What is Shri Gayatri Mantra?
The Gayatri Mantra asks Savitr, the life-giving solar deity, to inspire and guide our understanding. The core verse is Rigveda 3.62.10. The opening 'Om bhur bhuvah svah' shown here is the widely used liturgical prefix and is not part of the core Rigvedic verse itself.
Source and form
Rigveda 3.62.10 begins with tat savitur varenyam and is traditionally associated with the sage Vishvamitra. In daily prayer it is commonly preceded by Om and the three vyahritis—bhur, bhuvah, svah. This page displays that familiar recitation form while identifying the source precisely.
Meaning in brief
The mantra is a meditation on the worthy radiance of Savitr. Its petition is directed toward the intellect: may that divine radiance impel or inspire our thoughts. English renderings vary because Sanskrit terms such as bhargas, dhimahi, and pracodayat carry more nuance than a single English equivalent.
गायत्री मंत्र का हिंदी अर्थ
हम उस सविता देव (सूर्य) के वरण करने योग्य दिव्य तेज (भर्ग) का ध्यान करते हैं; वह हमारी बुद्धि और विचारों को प्रेरित एवं आलोकित करें। (टिप्पणी: 'ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः' प्रचलित पाठ-प्रस्तावना है; मूल ऋग्वैदिक श्लोक 'तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यम्' से आरम्भ होता है और यह प्रस्तावना उसका अंग नहीं है।)
Practice note
Many people recite the mantra at dawn, noon, or dusk as part of sandhya practice, while others include it in personal daily prayer. Initiation and pronunciation customs differ by community. Valkala provides a reading aid, not a substitute for instruction from a qualified teacher in a specific lineage.
Aids for your mantra practice
Many practitioners chant on a 108-bead mala while seated on a dedicated asana. Here are a few reviewed options.
