Why And When Is Gayatri Mantra Important?

8 times while waking up in the morning
To conquer the eight karmas

1 time during meal
To get food like nectar

3 times while going out
For prosperity success and accomplishment

12 times in the temple
To remember the qualities of the Lord

Chant Gayatri Mantra once when you sneeze.
To remove bad luck

7 times while sleeping
To remove seven types of fears

Om Bhurbhuvah Swahtatsaviturvarenya Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat

ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वहतत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्

This mantra is also considered as a prayer to the Sun God (Savitur).

O Lord! You are the giver of our life. You are the one who will remove our sorrow and pain and you are the one who will give us happiness and peace.
O creator of the world, give us strength so that we can gain strength from your energy, please show our intellect the right path.

Explanation of each word of the mantra: The first nine words of Gayatri Mantra explain the qualities of God.

• Om = Pranav
• Bhoor = one who provides life to humans
• Bhuvah = destroyer of sorrows
• Swah = one who provides happiness
• Tat = that,
• Savitur = bright like the sun
• Varenya = the best
• Bhargo = savior of deeds
• Devasya = Lord
• Dhimahi = capable of self-contemplation (meditation)
• Dhio = intelligence
• Yo = which,
• Nah = ours,
• Prachodayat = give us strength.