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सुकल्याणीं वाणीं सुरमुनिवरैः पूजितपदाम् शिवामाद्यां वन्द्यां त्रिभुवनमयीं वेदजननीम् । परं शक्तिं स्रष्टुं विविधविध रूपां गुणमयीं भजेऽम्बां गायत्रीं परमसुभगानन्दजननीम् ॥ १॥
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विशुद्धां सत्त्वस्थामखिल दुरवस्थादिहरणीं निराकारां सारां सुविमल तपो मूर्तिमतुलाम् । जगज्ज्येष्ठां श्रेष्ठामसुरसुरपूज्यां श्रुतिनुतां भजेऽम्बां गायत्रीं परमसुभगानन्दजननीम् ॥ २॥
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तपो निष्ठाभीष्टांस्वजनमनसन्तापशमनीं दयामूर्तिं स्फूर्तिं यतितति प्रसादैकसुलभाम् । वरेण्यां पुण्यां तां निखिल भव बन्धापहरणीं भजेऽम्बां गायत्रीं परमसुभगानन्दजननीम् ॥ ३॥
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सदाराध्यां साध्यां सुमति मति विस्तारकरणीं विशोकामालोकां हृदयगत मोहान्धहरणीम् । परां दिव्यां भव्यामगमभवसिन्ध्वेक तरणीं भजेऽम्बां गायत्रीं परमसुभगानन्दजननीम् ॥ ४॥
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अजां द्वैतां त्रैतां विविधगुणरूपां सुविमलां तमो हन्त्रीं-तन्त्रीं श्रुति मधुरनादां रसमयीम् । महामान्यां धन्यां सततकरुणाशील विभवां भजेऽम्बां गायत्रीं परमसुभगानन्दजननीम् ॥ ५॥
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जगद्धात्रीं पात्रीं सकल भव संहारकरणीं सुवीरां धीरां तां सुविमल तपो राशि सरणीम् । अनेकामेकां वै त्रिजगसदधिष्ठानपदवीं भजेऽम्बां गायत्रीं परमसुभगानन्दजननीम् ॥ ६॥
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प्रबुद्धां बुद्धां तां स्वजनमति जाड्यापहरणां हिरण्यां गुण्यां तां सुकविजन गीतां सुनिपुणीम् । सुविद्यां निरवद्याममल गुणगाथां भगवतीं भजेऽम्बां गायत्रीं परमसुभगानन्दजननीम् ॥ ७॥
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अनन्तां शान्तां यां भजति बुध वृन्दः श्रुतिमयीं सुगेयां ध्येयां यां स्मरति हृदि नित्यं सुरपतिः । सदा भक्त्या शक्त्या प्रणतमतिभिः प्रीतिवशगां भajeऽम्बां गायत्रीं परमसुभगानन्दजननीम् ॥ ८॥
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शुद्ध चित्तः पठेद्यस्तु गायत्र्या अष्टकं शुभम् । अहो भाग्यो भवेल्लोके तस्मिन् माता प्रसीदति ॥ ९॥
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विश्वामित्रतपःफलां प्रियतरां विप्रालिसंसेवितां नित्यानित्यविवेकदां स्मितमुखीं खण्डेन्दुभूषोज्ज्वलाम् । ताम्बूलारुणभासमानवदनां मार्ताण्डमध्यस्थितां गायत्रीं हरिवल्लभां त्रिणयनां ध्यायामि पञ्चाननाम् ॥ १ ॥
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जातीपङ्कजकेतकीकुवलयैः सम्पूजिताङ्घ्रिद्वयां तत्त्वार्थात्मिकवर्णपङ्क्तिसहितां तत्त्वार्थबुद्धिप्रदाम् । प्राणायामपरायणैर्बुधजनैः संसेव्यमानां शिवां गायत्रीं हरिवल्लभां त्रिणयनां ध्यायामि पञ्चाननाम् ॥ २ ॥
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मञ्जीरध्वनिभिः समस्तजगतां मञ्जुत्वसंवर्धनीं विप्रप्रेङ्खितवारिवारितमहारक्षोगणां मृण्मयीम् । जप्तुः पापहरां जपासुमनिभां हंसेन संशोभितां गायत्रीं हरिवल्लभां त्रिणयनां ध्यायामि पञ्चाननाम् ॥ ३ ॥
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काञ्चीचेलविभूषितां शिवमयीं मालार्धमालादिका- -न्बिभ्राणां परमेश्वरीं शरणदां मोहान्धबुद्धिच्छिदाम् । भूरादित्रिपुरां त्रिलोकजननीमध्यात्मशाखानुतां गायत्रीं हरिवल्लभां त्रिणयनां ध्यायामि पञ्चाननाम् ॥ ४ ॥
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ध्यातुर्गर्भकृशानुतापहरणां सामात्मिकां सामगां सायङ्कालसुसेवितां स्वरमयीं दूर्वादलश्यामलाम् । मातुर्दास्यविलोचनैकमतिमत्खेटीन्द्रसंराजितां गायत्रीं हरिवल्लभां त्रिणयनां ध्यायामि पञ्चाननाम् ॥ ५ ॥
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सन्ध्यारागविचित्रवस्त्रविलसद्विप्रोत्तमैः सेवितां ताराहारसुमालिकां सुविलसद्रत्नेन्दुकुम्भान्तराम् । राकाचन्द्रमुखीं रमापतिनुतां शङ्खादिभास्वत्करां गायत्रीं हरिवल्लभां त्रिणयनां ध्यायामि पञ्चाननाम् ॥ ६ ॥
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वेणीभूषितमालकध्वनिकरैर्भृङ्गैः सदा शोभितां तत्त्वज्ञानरसायनज्ञरसनासौधभ्रमद्भ्रामरीम् । नासालङ्कृतमौक्तिकेन्दुकिरणैः सायन्तमश्छेदिनीं गायत्रीं हरिवल्लभां त्रिणयनां ध्यायामि पञ्चाननाम् ॥ ७ ॥
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पादाब्जान्तररेणुकुङ्कुमलसत्फालद्युरामावृतां रम्भानाट्यविलोकनैकरसिकां वेदान्तबुद्धिप्रदाम् । वीणावेणुमृदङ्गकाहलरवान् देवैः कृताञ्छृण्वतीं गायत्रीं हरिवल्लभां त्रिणयनां ध्यायामि पञ्चाननाम् ॥ ८ ॥
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हत्यापानसुवर्णतस्करमहागुर्वङ्गनासङ्गमा- -न्दोषाञ्छैलसमान् पुरन्दरसमाः सञ्च्छिद्य सूर्योपमाः । गायत्रीं श्रुतिमातुरेकमनसा सन्ध्यासु ये भूसुरा जप्त्वा यान्ति परां गतिं मनुमिमं देव्याः परं वैदिकाः ॥ ९ ॥
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विश्वामित्रतपःफलां प्रियतरां विप्रालिसंसेवितां नित्यानित्यविवेकदां स्मितमुखीं खण्डेन्दुभूषोज्ज्वलाम् । ताम्बूलारुणभासमानवदनां मार्ताण्डमध्यस्थितां गायत्रीं हरिवल्लभां त्रिनयनां ध्यायामि पञ्चाननाम् ॥ १ ॥
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जातीपङ्कजकेतकीकुवलयैः संपूजिताङ्घ्रिद्वयां तत्त्वार्थात्मिकवर्णपङ्क्तिसहितां तत्त्वार्थबुद्धिप्रदाम् । प्राणायामपरायणैर्बुधजनैः संसेव्यमानां शिवां गायत्रीं हरिवल्लभां त्रिनयनां ध्यायामि पञ्चाननाम् ॥ २ ॥
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मञ्जीरध्वनिभिः समस्तजगतां मञ्जुत्वसंवर्धनीं विप्रप्रेङ्खितवारिवारितमहारक्षोगणां मृण्मयीम् । जप्तुः पापहरां जपासुमनिभां हंसेन संशोभितां गायत्रीं हरिवल्लभां त्रिनयनां ध्यायामि पञ्चाननाम् ॥ ३ ॥
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काञ्चीचेलविभूषितां शिवमयीं मालार्धमालादिकान् बिभ्राणां परमेश्वरीं शरणदां मोहान्धबुद्धिच्छिदाम् । भूरादित्रिपुरां त्रिलोकजननीमध्यात्मशाखानुतां गायत्रीं हरिवल्लभां त्रिनयनां ध्यायामि पञ्चाननाम् ॥ ४ ॥
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ध्यातुर्गर्भकृशानुतापहरणां सामात्मिकां सामगां सायंकालसुसेवितां स्वरमयीं दूर्वादलश्यामलाम् । मातुर्दास्यविलोचनैकमतिमत्खेटीन्द्रसंराजितां गायत्रीं हरिवल्लभां त्रिनयनां ध्यायामि पञ्चाननाम् ॥ ५ ॥
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सन्ध्यारागविचित्रवस्त्रविलसद्विप्रोत्तमैः सेवितां ताराहीरसुमालिकां सुविलसद्रत्नेन्दुकुम्भान्तराम् । राकाचन्द्रमुखीं रमापतिनुतां शङ्खादिभास्वत्करां गायत्रीं हरिवल्लभां त्रिनयनां ध्यायामि पञ्चाननाम् ॥ ६ ॥
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वेणीभूशितमालकध्वनिकरैर्भृङ्गैः सदा शोभितां तत्त्वज्ञानरसायनज्ञरसनासौधभ्रमद्भ्रामरीम् । नासालंकृतमौक्तिकेन्दुकिरणैः सायन्तमश्छेदिनीं गायत्रीं हरिवल्लभां त्रिनयनां ध्यायामि पञ्चाननाम् ॥ ७ ॥
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पादाब्जान्तररेणुकुङ्कुमलसत्फालद्युरामावृतां रम्भानाट्यविलोकनैकरसिकां वेदान्तबुद्धिप्रदाम् । वीणावेणुमृदङ्गकाहलरवान् देवैः कृताञ्छृण्वतीं गायत्रीं हरिवल्लभां त्रिनयनां ध्यायामि पञ्चाननाम् ॥ ८ ॥
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हत्यापानसुवर्णतस्करमहागुर्वङ्गनासङ्गमान् दोषाञ्छैलसमान् पुरन्दरसमाः सञ्च्छिद्य सूर्योपमाः । गायत्रीं श्रुतिमातुरेकमनसा सन्ध्यासु ये भूसुरा जप्त्वा यान्ति परां गतिं मनुमिमं देव्याः परं वैदिकाः ॥ ९ ॥
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विश्वामित्रतपःफलां प्रियतरां विप्रालिसंसेवितां नित्यानित्यविवेकदां स्मितमुखीं खण्डेन्दुभूषोज्ज्वलाम् । ताम्बूलारुणभासमानवदनां मार्ताण्डमध्यस्थितां गायत्रीं हरिवल्लभां त्रिनयनां ध्यायामि पञ्चाननाम् ॥
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जातीपङ्कजकेतकीकुवलयैः संपूजिताङ्घ्रिद्वयां तत्त्वार्थात्मिकवर्णपङ्क्तिसहितां तत्त्वार्थबुद्धिप्रदाम् । प्राणायामपरायणैर्बुधजनैः संसेव्यमानां शिवां गायत्रीं हरिवल्लभां त्रिनयनां ध्यायामि पञ्चाननाम् ॥
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मञ्जीरध्वनिभिः समस्तजगतां मञ्जुत्वसंवर्धनीं विप्रप्रेङ्खितवारिवारितमहारक्षोगणां मृण्मयीम् । जप्तुः पापहरां जपासुमनिभां हंसेन संशोभितां गायत्रीं हरिवल्लभां त्रिनयनां ध्यायामि पञ्चाननाम् ॥
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काञ्चीचेलविभूषितां शिवमयीं मालार्धमालादिकान् बिभ्राणां परमेश्वरीं शरणदां मोहान्धबुद्धिच्छिदाम् । भूरादित्रिपुरां त्रिलोकजननीमध्यात्मशाखानुतां गायत्रीं हरिवल्लभां त्रिनयनां ध्यायामि पञ्चाननाम् ॥
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ध्यातुर्गर्भकृशानुतापहरणां सामात्मिकां सामगां सायंकालसुसेवितां स्वरमयीं दूर्वादलश्यामलाम् । मातुर्दास्यविलोचनैकमतिमत्खेटीन्द्रसंराजितां गायत्रीं हरिवल्लभां त्रिनयनां ध्यायामि पञ्चाननाम् ॥
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सन्ध्यारागविचित्रवस्त्रविलसद्विप्रोत्तमैः सेवितां ताराहीरसुमालिकां सुविलसद्रत्नेन्दुकुम्भान्तराम् । राकाचन्द्रमुखीं रमापतिनुतां शङ्खादिभास्वत्करां गायत्रीं हरिवल्लभां त्रिनयनां ध्यायामि पञ्चाननाम् ॥
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वेणीभूशितमालकध्वनिकरैर्भृङ्गैः सदा शोभितां तत्त्वज्ञानरसायनज्ञरसनासौधभ्रमद्भ्रामरीम् । नासालंकृतमौक्तिकेन्दुकिरणैः सायन्तमश्छेदिनीं गायत्रीं हरिवल्लभां त्रिनयनां ध्यायामि पञ्चाननाम् ॥
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पादाब्जान्तररेणुकुङ्कुमलसत्फालद्युरामावृतां रम्भानाट्यविलोकनैकरसिकां वेदान्तबुद्धिप्रदाम् । वीणावेणुमृदङ्गकाहलरवान् देवैः कृताञ्छृण्वतीं गायत्रीं हरिवल्लभां त्रिनयनां ध्यायामि पञ्चाननाम् ॥
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हत्यापानसुवर्णतस्करमहागुर्वङ्गनासङ्गमान् दोषाञ्छैलसमान् पुरन्दरसमाः सञ्च्छिद्य सूर्योपमाः । गायत्रीं श्रुतिमातुरेकमनसा सन्ध्यासु ये भूसुरा जप्त्वा यान्ति परां गतिं मनुमिमं देव्याः परं वैदिकाः ॥
Meaning & Translation
Verse 1
I worship Mother Gayatri, who is the source of supreme auspiciousness and bliss, whose speech is beautiful, whose feet are worshipped by gods and great sages, who is Shiva (auspicious), the primordial, the venerable, pervading the three worlds, the mother of the Vedas, the supreme power, the creator of various forms, and full of virtues.
Verse 2
I worship Mother Gayatri, who is the source of supreme auspiciousness and bliss, who is pure, established in truth, remover of all evil conditions, formless yet the essence, an incomparable embodiment of pure penance, the eldest and greatest in the world, worshipped by both demons and gods, and praised by the Vedas.
Verse 3
I worship Mother Gayatri, who is the source of supreme auspiciousness and bliss, who is desired by those devoted to penance, who pacifies the mental anguish of her devotees, an embodiment of compassion and inspiration, easily attainable by the grace of ascetics, the most excellent, sacred, and the remover of all worldly bonds.
Verse 4
I worship Mother Gayatri, who is the source of supreme auspiciousness and bliss, who is always worshipped, attainable, expanding good intellect and wisdom, free from sorrow, luminous, removing the darkness of delusion from the heart, supreme, divine, auspicious, and the sole boat to cross the ocean of inaccessible worldly existence.
Verse 5
I worship Mother Gayatri, who is the source of supreme auspiciousness and bliss, who is unborn, both non-dual and triple-formed, having various virtuous forms, very pure, destroyer of darkness, a musical instrument with sweet Vedic sounds, full of essence, highly revered, blessed, and endowed with continuous compassionate glory.
Verse 6
I worship Mother Gayatri, who is the source of supreme auspiciousness and bliss, who sustains the world, is worthy, the destroyer of all worldly existence, very brave, steadfast, the path to a heap of pure penance, manifold yet one, and the foundation of the three worlds.
Verse 7
I worship Mother Gayatri, who is the source of supreme auspiciousness and bliss, who is awakened, enlightened, removing the dullness of her devotees' minds, golden, virtuous, sung by good poets, very skilled, true knowledge, flawless, and a goddess whose praises are pure.
Verse 8
I worship Mother Gayatri, who is the source of supreme auspiciousness and bliss, who is infinite, peaceful, worshipped by hosts of wise men as the embodiment of the Vedas, easily sung, worthy of meditation, whom the king of gods (Indra) always remembers in his heart, and who is always pleased by the devotion, power, and humble minds of her devotees.
Verse 9
Whoever recites this auspicious Ashtakam of Gayatri with a pure heart, becomes truly fortunate in this world, and Mother Gayatri becomes pleased with them.
Verse 10
I meditate on Gayatri, who is the fruit of Vishwamitra's penance, most beloved, served by hosts of Brahmins, bestowing discrimination between the eternal and non-eternal, with a smiling face, radiant with the crescent moon as an ornament, whose face shines red from betel leaves, residing in the center of the sun, beloved of Hari (Vishnu), three-eyed, and five-faced.
Verse 11
I meditate on Gayatri, who is worshipped at her feet with jasmine, lotus, ketaki, and blue water lilies, who is accompanied by rows of letters embodying the essence of truth, bestowing the intellect to grasp true meaning, served by wise people devoted to Pranayama, auspicious, beloved of Hari, three-eyed, and five-faced.
Verse 12
I meditate on Gayatri, who enhances the beauty of all worlds with the sound of her anklets, who wards off great hordes of Rakshasas with the water sprinkled by Brahmins, who is made of earth (or clay, symbolizing creation), who removes the sins of the chanter, shining like a hibiscus flower, adorned with a swan, beloved of Hari, three-eyed, and five-faced.
Verse 13
I meditate on Gayatri, who is adorned with a waist-cloth, full of auspiciousness, bearing garlands and half-garlands, the Supreme Goddess, bestower of refuge, dispeller of the darkness of delusion from the intellect, the Tripurā (representing Bhur, Bhuvah, Svah), mother of the three worlds, praised by spiritual scriptures, beloved of Hari, three-eyed, and five-faced.
Verse 14
I meditate on Gayatri, who removes the burning pain of the meditator's womb (or inner fire), who is the essence of Sama Veda, sung by Samagas, well-served in the evening, full of musical notes, dark like a blade of Durva grass, shining with the singular vision of a mother's servitude, beloved of Hari, three-eyed, and five-faced.
Verse 15
I meditate on Gayatri, who is served by excellent Brahmins shining in colorful garments like the twilight sky, adorned with a beautiful garland of stars, residing within a radiant jewel-moon pot, with a face like the full moon, praised by the consort of Lakshmi (Vishnu), holding a conch and other shining objects in her hands, beloved of Hari, three-eyed, and five-faced.
Verse 16
I meditate on Gayatri, who is always adorned by bees making buzzing sounds around her braided hair, who is like a bee hovering over the nectar of truth-knowledge on the tongue of those who know the essence, whose nose is adorned with pearl-moon rays that dispel the darkness of evening, beloved of Hari, three-eyed, and five-faced.
Verse 17
I meditate on Gayatri, whose forehead is radiant with the saffron dust from her lotus feet, who delights in watching the dance of Rambha, who bestows the wisdom of Vedanta, who listens to the sounds of Veena, flute, Mridanga, and Kahala made by the gods, beloved of Hari, three-eyed, and five-faced.
Verse 18
Those Brahmins who, with a single mind, chant this supreme mantra of the Goddess Gayatri, the Mother of the Vedas, during the Sandhya times, cut through sins as great as mountains and as numerous as Indra's deeds (or like Indra, the destroyer of mountains), such as murder, drinking alcohol, stealing gold, and associating with the guru's wife, and attain the supreme state, shining like the sun.
Verse 19
I meditate on Gayatri, who is the fruit of Vishwamitra's penance, most beloved, served by an assembly of Brahmins, bestower of discrimination between the eternal and non-eternal, with a smiling face, radiant with the crescent moon as an ornament. Her face shines with the red glow of betel, she resides in the center of the sun, she is dear to Hari (Vishnu), has three eyes, and five faces.
Verse 20
I meditate on Gayatri, who is worshipped at her feet with jasmine, lotus, ketaki, and blue water lilies, who embodies the rows of letters representing ultimate truths, and bestows the intellect to grasp these truths. She is served by wise people devoted to Pranayama, she is auspicious, dear to Hari, has three eyes, and five faces.
Verse 21
I meditate on Gayatri, who enhances the beauty of all worlds with the sound of her anklets, who wards off great hordes of demons by the Brahmins' chanting of her name, who is made of earth (or embodies the earthly realm). She removes the sins of those who chant her name, shines like a hibiscus flower, is adorned with a swan, dear to Hari, has three eyes, and five faces.
Verse 22
I meditate on Gayatri, who is adorned with a girdle and garments, full of auspiciousness, bearing garlands and half-garlands, the Supreme Goddess, giver of refuge, dispeller of the intellect blinded by delusion. She is the three cities (Bhuh, Bhuvah, Svah) and the mother of the three worlds, praised by the branches of spiritual knowledge, dear to Hari, has three eyes, and five faces.
Verse 23
I meditate on Gayatri, who removes the burning pain of the meditator's inner fire, who is the essence of Sama Veda, who sings the Sama hymns, who is well-served during twilight, who is full of musical notes, dark like a blade of Durva grass. She is resplendent with the king of planets (Saturn) whose single-minded gaze is fixed on the mother's face, dear to Hari, has three eyes, and five faces.
Verse 24
I meditate on Gayatri, who is served by excellent Brahmins shining in colorful garments like the twilight glow, adorned with beautiful garlands of stars and diamonds, residing within a radiant jewel-studded moon-pot. Her face is like the full moon, she is praised by the consort of Lakshmi (Vishnu), her hands shine with conch and other attributes, dear to Hari, has three eyes, and five faces.
Verse 25
I meditate on Gayatri, who is always adorned by bees making sounds around her braided hair, who is like a bee hovering over the nectar of truth-knowledge on the tongues of those who know the essence. Her nose is adorned with pearls shining like moonbeams, dispelling the darkness of evening, dear to Hari, has three eyes, and five faces.
Verse 26
I meditate on Gayatri, whose forehead is radiant with the saffron dust from her lotus feet, who delights in watching the dance of Rambha, who bestows Vedantic wisdom. She listens to the sounds of Veena, flute, Mridanga, and Kahala made by the gods, dear to Hari, has three eyes, and five faces.
Verse 27
Those Brahmins (Bhusuras) who, with a single mind, chant this supreme Vedic mantra of the Goddess Gayatri, the Mother of the Vedas, during the Sandhya times, cut through sins as vast as mountains – such as murder, drinking alcohol, stealing gold, and associating with the guru's wife – and shining like the sun, attain the supreme state.
Verse 28
I meditate upon Goddess Gayatri, who is the fruit of Vishwamitra's penance, most beloved to the assembly of Brahmins who serve her. She bestows the wisdom to discern between the eternal and the ephemeral, with a smiling face, radiant with the adornment of a crescent moon. Her face shines with the reddish glow of betel leaves, and she is seated in the midst of the sun. Such is the five-faced, three-eyed, beloved of Vishnu, Goddess Gayatri, upon whom I meditate.
Verse 29
I meditate upon Goddess Gayatri, whose two feet are worshipped with Jasmine, Lotus, Ketaki, and Water Lilies. She is accompanied by the rows of letters embodying the essence of truth, and she bestows the intellect to grasp the true meaning of principles. She is served by wise individuals devoted to Pranayama, the auspicious one. Such is the five-faced, three-eyed, beloved of Vishnu, Goddess Gayatri, upon whom I meditate.
Verse 30
I meditate on Goddess Gayatri, the beloved of Hari, who has three eyes and five faces; whose anklet sounds enhance the sweetness and beauty of all worlds; who wards off great demon hordes with water sprinkled by Brahmins; who is earthly (pervading this earth); who removes the sins of those who chant her name; who is red like a hibiscus flower; and who is adorned on a swan. The term 'Mṛṇmayīm' signifies her omnipresence on this earth, and the swan symbolizes discrimination, indicating that the Mother is mounted upon discerning devotees.
Verse 31
I meditate on Goddess Gayatri, the beloved of Hari, who has three eyes and five faces; who is adorned with a waist-belt and garments; who is Shiva-mayi (the essence of Shiva's power) and holds garlands and half-garlands; who is the Supreme Goddess, the giver of refuge, and the dispeller of ignorance-blinded intellect – 'Mohāndhabuddhicchidām' is her most powerful epithet. She is the mother of the three worlds (Bhuh, Bhuvah, Svah) and is praised by the branches of spiritual knowledge. 'Tripurā' signifies her as the presiding deity of the three worlds.
Verse 32
I meditate on Goddess Gayatri, the beloved of Hari, who has three eyes and five faces; who removes the hidden pain in the heart of the meditator – 'Garbhakṛśānutāpa' refers to the pain like a fire in the heart, which she destroys. She is the soul of the Samaveda and sings Samagana. She is worshipped during the evening (Sandhyakal), emphasizing the importance of Sandhyavandanam. She is full of melody ('Svaramayī') and dark green like a blade of Durva grass. Her mother (Lakshmi) looks at her with singular devotion, like a servant.
Verse 33
I meditate on Goddess Gayatri, the beloved of Hari, who has three eyes and five faces; who is worshipped by the best Brahmins adorned in colorful garments resembling the twilight glow. She wears garlands of stars, diamonds, and flowers, and is seated amidst a radiant jewel-moon pot. Her face shines like the full moon (Rākā-candra), she is praised by Ramapati (Vishnu), and her hands are resplendent with a conch and other divine attributes. This verse specifically describes the evening form of the Mother.
Verse 34
I meditate on Goddess Gayatri, the beloved of Hari, who has three eyes and five faces; who is always adorned and beautiful with humming bees around her braided hair; who is like a bee hovering over the nectar of true knowledge, known to those who understand the essence of truth; and who, with the moon-like rays of pearls adorning her nose, dispels the darkness of evening (ignorance).
Verse 35
I meditate upon Goddess Gayatri, who is adorned with the radiance of vermilion mixed with the dust from her lotus feet on her forehead, and who is surrounded by Lakshmi. She is solely delighted in watching the dance of Rambha (celestial nymph), meaning she is the sole enjoyer of all arts. She bestows the wisdom of Vedanta. She listens to the sounds of Veena, Venu (flute), Mridanga, and Kahala played by the gods. She is the beloved of Hari (Vishnu), has three eyes, and five faces.
Verse 36
Those Brahmins (Bhusura) who, with a focused mind, chant this supreme Vedic mantra of the Goddess Gayatri, the Mother of the Vedas, during the Sandhya times, cut through sins as vast as mountains – such as murder, consumption of alcohol, theft of gold, and illicit relations with a guru's wife – and attain the supreme state (Moksha), becoming as powerful as Indra and as radiant as the Sun.
✨Spiritual Benefits
Reciting the Gayatri Ashtakam with a pure heart brings immense fortune, pleases Mother Gayatri, and grants liberation from worldly bonds. It bestows wisdom, removes mental anguish, dispels delusion, and purifies the mind from even the gravest sins, leading the devotee to the supreme state. It also grants discrimination between the eternal and non-eternal, and removes the darkness of ignorance.
📜About this Stotram
The Gayatri Ashtakam is a profound hymn dedicated to Goddess Gayatri, the divine mother and embodiment of the Vedas. Chanting this Ashtakam invokes her blessings for wisdom, purity, and spiritual enlightenment. This authentic knowledge is brought to you by shyamstuti.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the spiritual significance of chanting Gayatri Ashtakam?
Chanting the Gayatri Ashtakam is believed to invoke the blessings of Goddess Gayatri, the Mother of the Vedas. It is a powerful hymn that helps in purifying the mind, gaining wisdom, dispelling ignorance, and attaining spiritual enlightenment. Regular recitation fosters a deeper connection with the divine and promotes inner peace.
How does Gayatri Ashtakam relate to the Gayatri Mantra?
While the Gayatri Mantra is a concise and potent Vedic mantra, the Gayatri Ashtakam is a devotional hymn (stotram) consisting of eight verses (plus a phalasruti) that elaborates on the glories, attributes, and forms of Goddess Gayatri. It serves as a detailed praise and meditation on the deity invoked by the Gayatri Mantra, deepening one's understanding and devotion towards her.
What are the specific benefits of meditating on Goddess Gayatri as described in the Ashtakam?
The Ashtakam describes Goddess Gayatri as the bestower of supreme auspiciousness and bliss, remover of all evil conditions, dispeller of delusion, and the path to pure penance. Meditating on her through this hymn is said to grant good intellect, wisdom, liberation from worldly bonds, and purification from even the gravest sins, leading the devotee to the supreme spiritual state.