Gayatri Japa is the heart of Sandhyavandana. The sacred Gayatri Mantra is recited with concentration, devotion and regulated breath to invoke divine wisdom and spiritual illumination.
Spiritual Significance
- Invokes Goddess Gayatri.
- Purifies the intellect.
- Deepens meditation.
- Strengthens devotion to Sri Hari.
Preparation
- Complete Achamana, Pranayama and Arghya Pradana.
- Sit facing East or North.
- Maintain steady posture.
Procedure
- Hold the Japa Mudra.
- Mentally chant the Gayatri Mantra.
- Repeat the prescribed number of times.
- Remain focused without distraction.
Benefits
- Improves concentration.
- Develops spiritual wisdom.
- Purifies speech and thought.
Achamana
Pranayama
Marjana
Arghya Pradana
Upasthana
Digdevata Namaskara
Abhivadana
Keshavadi Dvadasa Nama Smarana
Aghamarsana
Brahma Yajna