ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्
“Aum Bhur Bhuva Svaha, Tat Savitur Varenyam, Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi, Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat.”
The Gayatri Mantra is one of the most sacred and powerful mantras in Vedic tradition. An Anusthan is a disciplined spiritual practice or sadhana dedicated to a mantra or deity, performed with devotion over a set period. Gurudev has given us several different kinds of Gayatri Anusthan, so you can choose the practice that suits you best. Below are the main forms of Gayatri Anusthan and the disciplines to follow.
Types of Gayatri Mantra Anusthan
1. Gayatri Mantra Japa (with Gurudev’s Voice)
In this practice, you chant 24 Gayatri Mantra Japa along with the Gayatri Mantra track in Gurudev’s voice. As you chant, visualise the sunbeams carrying positive energy entering your body — you glow from inside out as all negativity is expelled by this brilliance. Keep mentally repeating the mantra in sync with Gurudev’s voice. Practised sincerely, this brings a noticeable change in your energy and a deep sense of peace.
2. Gayatri Mantra Lekhan Sadhana (Mantra Writing)
Lekhan Sadhana is the orderly, meditative practice of writing the Gayatri Mantra. One count of writing the mantra is said to equal ten counts of mantra-japa, making it a powerful sadhana. As you write, the essence (tattvagyan) of the 24 letters of the Gayatri Mantra begins to infuse the consciousness of the sadhak (practitioner), awakening the 24 divine qualities within. These qualities gradually manifest as various accomplishments and prosperity in one’s life.
Disciplines for Writing the Gayatri Mantra
- Write with a prayerful feeling, focusing on the meaning of the mantra.
- Don’t hurry — write the mantra slowly, at a steady pace.
- Write clearly and correctly.
- Keep the writing book neat and in the same place every day.
- Be punctual; you may write at any time that suits you.
- The mantra may be written in the script of any language.
- You can write the mantra in any notebook.
3. Gayatri Chalisa Anusthan
This is a 9-day Anusthan. Each day, after performing shat-karma, aavahan and panchopchar pooja, you recite the Gayatri Chalisa 12 times — completing 108 recitations over the nine days. You may divide the recitations across different times of day, though the Brahma Muhurta (early pre-dawn hours) is considered the best time for any sadhana or anusthan. At the end, complete the practice with Surya Arghya (offering water to the Sun).
The Significance of Gayatri Anusthan
The Gayatri Mantra is revered as the mother of the Vedas, invoking the divine light of the Sun to illuminate the intellect. Performing a Gayatri Anusthan with discipline and devotion is believed to purify the mind, awaken inner divine qualities, and bring peace, clarity and prosperity into the practitioner’s life. Whatever form you choose — japa, writing or Chalisa — the key is regularity, sincerity and focus on the mantra’s meaning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Gayatri Anusthan?
A Gayatri Anusthan is a disciplined spiritual practice (sadhana) dedicated to the Gayatri Mantra, performed with devotion over a set period — through japa (chanting), lekhan (writing) or Gayatri Chalisa recitation.
What is Gayatri Mantra Lekhan Sadhana?
Lekhan Sadhana is the meditative practice of writing the Gayatri Mantra. One count of writing is said to equal ten counts of chanting, and it awakens the 24 divine qualities represented by the mantra’s 24 letters.
What is the best time to perform Gayatri Anusthan?
The Brahma Muhurta — the early pre-dawn hours — is considered the best time for any sadhana or anusthan, though practices like mantra writing may be done at any suitable time of day.
How is the Gayatri Chalisa Anusthan performed?
Over 9 days, after shat-karma, aavahan and panchopchar pooja, the Gayatri Chalisa is recited 12 times daily (108 times in total), ending with Surya Arghya — the offering of water to the Sun.
Can the Gayatri Mantra be written in any language?
Yes. The Gayatri Mantra may be written in the script of any language, in any notebook. What matters most is writing it clearly, slowly and with a prayerful, focused feeling.
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