Mantra

Gayatri Mantra

गायत्री मंत्र · गायत्रीमन्त्रः

The celebrated Savitri Gayatri from the Rigveda.

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Hindi Mantra

ॐ भूर् भुवः स्वः। तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि।

We meditate upon the adorable divine radiance of Savitr, present through earth, atmosphere and heaven.

धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्॥

May that sacred light inspire and guide our understanding.

Meaning & context

What does Gayatri Mantra mean?

A Vedic meditation on the divine radiance of Savitr, asking that this light inspire and guide the intellect.

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Rigveda 3.62.10

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Last verified: 2026-09-05