Gayatri is Kalpavriksha = Pujya Gurudev

Glory Of Maa Gayatri

Gayatri is Kalpavriksha

=Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya

1. Art of Living: A devotee of Gayatri realizes the significance of life and hence utilizes this opportunity for the refinement of self and welfare of others. He remains free from the fear of death and remains poised in pleasure and pain. This art of living makes him successful in every endeavor.

2. Conservation of energy: Dissipation of vital energy causes disease in the body and that of spiritual energy causes disorder in the mind and unhealthy developments in the society. Worship of Gayatri inspires a person to conserve his energy, which automatically rectifies these disorders.

3. Excellence: A man of principles and idealistic values would surely be called excellent even though he may be poor or resourceless. The generosity of heart developed through Gayatri sadhana gives inner peace that cannot be achieved through any other materialistic means.

4. Purity: External purity augments health and beauty and internal purity awakens divinity within. Gayatri bestows both which, in turn, provide peace, satisfaction and fame.

5. Divine Vision: People with corrupted vision see evil everywhere but a devotee of Gayatri develops a divine vision with which he sees happiness and beauty all around in this garden of the Lord.
6. Virtues: Prayerful worship of Gayatri augments virtues like humility, politeness, sweet speech, service, cooperation, honesty, regularity, habit of working hard, conscientiousness, courage, valour, hopefulness, patience, frugality, etc. A person with such virtues will certainly lead a happy and healthy life.
7. Discernment: It is a kind of spiritual light with which it is possible to distinguish between true and untrue, right and wrong, necessary and unnecessary, etc. In majority of cases, the cause of sin and suffering is ignorance, confusion or foolishness. Gayatri bestows the faculty of discernment, which saves the devotee from all the pitfalls.
8. Self-control: Human body is a storehouse of wonderful powers. If these powers are utilized in a proper direction, one can achieve great successes. Gayatri does bless a devotee with the virtue of self-control and hence with success.
9. Service: We should serve others in such a way that helps them to become self-dependent, enthusiastic and active. Helping others to make them progressive, making this Earth green and clean and environment pleasant is a great service. Gayatri amply bestows this prudence of selfless service on its devotees.

Thanks GOD,Thanks Sadguru,

Shiv Sharma

Advent of Satyug = Pujya Gurudev

Gayatri Mantra Sadhna

Advent of Satyug

=Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya

Gayatri is known as Adya Shakti because Brahma who was born from the Navel lotus of Vishnu was directed to take support of this Maha Mantra for creation. Brahma worshiped it and performed tap and brought forth all animate and inanimate creation.

This great power will now be known as the power of a new golden era because the deadly poisons permeating the atmosphere, environment and minds and hearts of human-beings can be neutralised only with the help of collective Sadhana  of this Mantra. The new era is also descending in the form of Pragya (Enlightened Intelligence) movement, or Pragyavtar. The next era will be known as Pragya Yug  (Era of Enlightenment). It can also be called Satyug.

The sum and substance of this enunciation is that the people of the world will soon live like one family. There will emerge one unifying spiritual vision, making  the earth a happy home for all the peoples and nations of the world, united in universal love, understanding and good will. It will be true unity in diversity Sovereign nation states will become obsolete. None will be poor or rich. This earth is mother of all. All humankind will unite together to use its bounties. Glaring economic and social disparities will be eradicated. Everybody will get according to his  need and will have to work according to his capacity. Everyone will live on his own self-earned income. Nobody will subsist on ill-begotten money. None will get an opportunity to give unearned wealth through inheritance and indulge in riotous merry making.

No country will be allowed to subjugate a neighboring country to fulfill l its selfish ends. This one world organisation will have a combined judicial system and there will be one peace keeping force directly under the global government. Disputes will be settled by Panchayats. It will be the duty of the global government to check any infringement of universally accepted and acclaimed laws of harmonious collective living. Immorality, atrocities, blind faith, evil traditions, foolishness etc. will become things of the past. None will be required to indulge in litigation to get  justice. Women will command greater respect than men.

 Family planning will be strictly enforced so that the world population is stabilised. Universal education and health will be the responsibility of the state. Old persons will also work in accordance with their capacity. Everyone will have to adopt the principle of simple living and high thinking. Nobody will be allowed to usurp the fundamental rights of anybody else. Culprits will be given exemplary deterrent punishment.

People will earn money for livelihood in a limited time. The rest of the time will be utilized in self-refinement and in rendering selfless service for the good of others. Retirement will not mean a permit for idleness. Not only his family but society as a whole will get benefit of the wisdom and talents of an old person. Scientific discoveries will be applied more in the field of spiritual upliftment rather than for increase of physical or material well-being. Spiritual super-science will get preference over material science.

This prediction of the advent of the new golden era is foretold in the scriptures of the world and has been foreseen by the seer-vision of mystic masters around the world.

Thanks GOD,Thanks Sadguru,

Shiv Sharma

Paeans of praise = Pujya Gurudev

Gayatri Mantra Sadhana

Paeans of praise

=Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya

“Several concepts are prevalent in the Hindu religion and there are controversies and conflicting opinions also in respect of some of them. But all the sects, saints and rishis have accepted the pre-eminence of Gayatri mantra with one voice.”

• Atharva Ved incorporates a prayer (19-1-71) in praise of Gayatri stating that it grants longevity, energy, power, fame, wealth and divine brilliance (Brahma-tej). 
• According to Vishwamitra, there is no other mantra like Gayatri mantra in all the four Vedas. All the Vedas, Yagya, charity, tap (devout austerity) are not equivalent even to a small portion of potency of Gayatri mantra.
• According to Parashar, “of all suktas and Ved Mantras, Gayatri Mantra is the superiormost. Between the Vedas and Gayatri, the  latter has an upper hand. One who performs Gayatri jap with devotion becomes pure and gets liberated. A person without Gayatri worship cannot be considered a Brahman, although, he might have read Vedas, Shastras, Purans and history”.
• Shankha Rishi is of the view that “Gayatri alone extends a helping hand and saves a person from falling in the ocean of hell. There is nothing superior to it on this earth as well as in the heavens. Undoubtedly, a person who masters Gayatri attains heaven (swarga)’’.
• According to Shounak rishi “ a dwij may or may not do other worships. He gets liberated by doing Gayatri jap alone and attains all material and spiritual boons. Performance of ten thousand japs averts calamity in the hour of crisis.”
• Attri muni says “Gayatri completely purifies the soul. By the glorious power of Gayatri deep-rooted defects and vices are cleansed out. Nothing else remains to be attained in this world by one who fully understands the substance of Gayatri.”
• Bhardwaj Rishi says that “even God like Brahma performs Gayatri jap. It leads to God realisation. A vicious man gets rid of his vices by performing Gayatri jap. A person devoid of Gayatri Sadhana is worse than a shudra.”
• A person who worships Gayatri, observes Brahmacharya and consumes fresh fruits of Anwala tree (emblic myrobalan ) attains longevity according to Charak Rishi. According to Narad  “Gayatri is devotion (bhakti ) personified. Wherever there is Gayatri in the form of devotion, God-Narayan, undoubtedly resides there.”
• Vashishtha says  “ persons who are dull, way-ward and fickle-minded become highly intelligent and steadfast and rise to great heights in worldly and spiritual pursuits by Gayatri Sadhana. Those  who worship Gayatri steadfastly and piously attain self-realisation’’.
• Thanks GOD,Thanks Sadguru.
• Shiv Sharma

Gayatri and Yagya-III, = Pujya Gurudev

Gayatri Mantra Sadhana

                                Gayatri and Yagya-III

                                                      =Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya

There is one more aspect of Yagya, which relates to environment. It plays an important role in purifying the atmosphere neutralising  which has been polluted to the extreme by vehicular emissions and gaseous pollutants from industrial units. The energy produced by Yagya is extremely effective in killing the germs of several diseases. In ancient times, physical ailments and mental disorders were successfully controlled by Yagya. We must rediscover and further develop the science of yagyopathy (treatment through Yagya) which is equally effective in the healing of physical as well as mental disorders. The process of fumigation and vaporization by burning herbal medicines in the sacrificial fire is a subtle, and very effective and efficacious method of healing. Treatment by yagyopathy is effective in eccentricity, evil habits, criminal tendencies and similar other mental disorders with which a large number of human beings are suffering these days.

Broadly speaking, the main result of performance of Yagya is showering of parjanya. The gross meaning of parjanya is clouds but its subtle meaning is Pran or energy. In ancient times whenever there were famines, people used to perform of specific agnihotras, which resulted in rainfall. In fact, parjanya is the subtle element of Pran which is created by Yagya and people derive benefit through the air and the clouds. All creation (animate as well as inanimate) gets a special upsurge of energy and vibrancy through the showering of parjanya, which leads to all-round growth and progress. The greatest advantage of Yagya is purification of the atmosphere and environment. It also influences all aspects of the personality of man. His thinking is regulated by getting proper direction and inspiration and thus a sound basis for refinement of human tendencies is created. Performance of Gayatri Yagya at a mass scale plays an important role in creating beneficent environment.

An individual, society or a nation can prosper only on the basis of knowledge and science. Knowledge means learning, wisdom, discretion, far-sightedness, goodwill, generosity and judiciousness. Science means strength, efficiency, power and resources, prosperity and capacity to create abundance. In ancient times, India was rich both in knowledge as well as in science.
Knowledge, these days, is based on what is actually seen or experienced and science is based on machinery. This is not only less fruitful and more laborious but also temporary. All the knowledge which is being amassed by professors, research scholars and so-called learned persons does, no doubt, add to our physical knowledge, but it does not help at all in inculcating spiritual upliftment, benevolent outlook and a spontaneous feeling of self-sacrifice for the sake of public good. Modern knowledge makes people more and more selfish, self-centred and self-indulgent. Although there have been marvellous achievements in the field of physical scientific development and research, it has, at the same time, proved extremely harmful. Production of food grains and other crops has remarkably increased with the massive use of chemical fertilizers but the foods so produced contain elements which are injurious to health. Machinery has, no doubt, increased manifold our production of goods but can one imagine how much long range damage is being caused by poisoning the atmosphere due to pollution as a result of ever-increasing industrialisation? Scientists are very much worried over the fact that much before the end of the next century expires, all stocks of coal, fuel, oil, will be exhausted and huge factories, machinery etc. which are working at present will become idle. Production of energy by atomic devices is most expensive and it is also bound to adversely affect the environment even more seriously.

The basis of knowledge and science was quite different in the ancient days. It was, unlike today, spiritual and not materialistic. It is now scientifically accepted that everything which we see by our naked eyes is available in far more quantity in the subtle or astral world. Rishis in the past realized this scientific aspect that atoms of all the matter existing in the universe are available within the mind and body of a man. On this basis they conducted scientific research through different Sadhanas, and awakened various powers which lie hidden in human body and mind.

This research in the ancient times used to be conducted on the basis of Gayatri and Yagya which were regarded as mother and father of spiritual knowledge. Methodical and systematic worship of Gayatri awakens divine powers hidden in the body and the mind, helps in spiritual growth, refines the intellect and develops deep insight to handle the life’s problems calmly, confidently and wisely. When dissolved Ved-Mantras are chanted and Yagya is performed by offering samidhas, havi, charu etc. in the sacrificial fire, radioactive vibrations are created. These powerful waves can be transmitted to any part of the world or to any particular person or to achieve some specific object. They can be used for causing rainfall in the form of parjanya, promoting growth of food-grains and vegetation and also for enlivening or infusing life and energy in the atmosphere. The power released through Yagya can also bring about positive charges in ideas, feelings, circumstances and environment.

Rishis had attached special significance to Yagya because it was helpful not only in material progress but also in emancipation of the soul and building peaceful atmosphere by purifying mind and body. Balivaishya Yagya used to be performed in every house for promoting devoutness, spirituality and diety in the family life. Bajpeya yagyas were performed for awakening the dormant spiritual, intellectual and moral consciousness of the masses. For solving national and international problems, Rajsooya and Ashwamedh yagyas were performed. Gayatri Yagya is regarded as the quintessence of all kinds of yagyas.

Of all the Vedas, Rigved is the first to come into existence. In its first Mantra. “agni mide purohitam”, “Fire” has been described as the first name of God. Everything which is worth attaining in human life can be achieved through the power of Agni, which has been described as purohit (religious priest). God being omni-present has no form but He can be experienced in the form of divine attributes of Sat, Chit, Anand. There can be no better visible symbol of God than fire and it is for this reason that God has been described as divine fire in the first Mantra of Rig-Ved. He is also called as Brahma-Tejas, latent light, divine light, holy light etc. The  ancient Indian masters were, therefore, called fire-worshippers by several noted research scholars. Aryans who lived in Iran and call themselves as Parasis also worship fire. Fire temples are their places of worship. In India fire is worshipped in the volcanic miountains in the northern region. In Rishi-Ashrams, fire was kept alive through perpetual  fumigation, known as “dhooni”. Panchagni used to be installed in all Vedic Karma-kanda and daily Yagya used to be performed. Thus agnihotra is nothing but symbolic worship of God in the form of fire.

Why do we regard the sacrificial fire of Yagya as purohit (priest)? It inspires us to imbibe its five idealistic qualities in our life.

1. Fire has the characteristic of always being hot and bright. We are inspired to lead bright, radiant, active lives like fire, full of wisdom and brilliance.

2. The flame of fire always goes upwards. One may apply any amount of pressure but its flame never goes downwards. It teaches us that despite immense pressures of fear and temptations our flame of wisdom, and foresight should ever be kept-alight and up-turned.

3. Anything coming in contact with fire becomes fire itself. We should also have such a quality of excellence in our character, so that any one coming in our contact may become refined.

4. Fire accumulates nothing. Whatever is offered in the fire is vaporized. It is scattered throughout in the atmosphere and becomes universal. We should also not accumulate possessions  for our selfish ends but utilize all our resources and qualities for advancing the good of the people. We should be generous and lovingly kind.

5. The residue of fire are ashes. Ultimately physical forms of all human beings are going to be reduced to a handful of ashes. The idea behind applying (ashes of Yagya) on the forehead is that man should always remember the inevitability of death and utilize each and every moment of his life in the best possible manner.

These five teachings are known as panchagnividya which the priest (purohit) in the form of fire teaches to every human being. A man is truly blessed if he imbibes these teachings in his daily life by performing symbolic worship in the form of Yagya.

The real purpose of Yagya is to imbibe virtues like self-sacrifice, self-restraint (sanyam), charity, beneficence, generosity, compassion etc. in our daily life. It inspires us to surrender everything, body, mind, ego and soul to God. A Sadhak on surrendering himself to God, who has been described as Yagya-purush in the scriptures, becomes one with Yagya, just as samidhas on being consumed in the sacrificial fire of Yagya become fire itself. In fact the real Yagya is to follow the directions and inspirations of our indwelling divinity and imbibe righteous tendencies. Constant rememberancce  of the Divine, keeping an attitude of detachment and remaining engrossed in regular sacred studies and devotion amounts to leading a Yagyiya life. Such a person sees the presence of God in everyone, everywhere and becomes free of evil deeds and sins.

Geeta describes several categories of Yagya, just as Deva-Yagya, Atma-Yagya, Brahma-Yagya, Tapa-Yagya, Yoga-Yagya, Swadhyaya-Yagya, Gyan-Yagya etc. and enunciates that whatever is done for realization of God or for self-realization is known as Yagya. Agnihotra or performance of material part of Yagya is a first step which culminates in the ultimate goal of spiritual Yagya. In the beginning, a Sadhak starts with symbolic idol worship but after some practice he starts meditating on the formless Omnipresent Brahma. Yagya is a specific and an inseparable part of Gayatri Sadhana which purifies a person’s thoughts, emotions, sentiments and actions, to be able to surrender himself at the lotus feet of the Almighty and become Yagya -maya or one with God. In short, it promotes virtues like beneficence, mutual cooperation, righteousness, good will, self-restraint, sacrifice, generosity, etc.

Thanks GOD,Thanks Sadguru

Shiv Sharma

Gayatri and Yagya-II = Pujya Gurudev

Gayatri Mantra Sadhana

Gayatri and Yagya-II

=Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya

                 The philosophy underlying Jeevan (life)- Yagya is to make a man great by adopting the philosophy of self-sacrifice. It has been stated in the Geeta that a man who eats without giving to others is a thief, he commits sin. A man should eat the leftover of Yagya -
“Yagyashishta Shinah Santo Muchyante Sarva Kilvishaih
Bhunjate Te Twagham Papa Ye Panchntyatmakaranat ’’- Gita 3/31
                Devtas (divine beings) attain divinity only by Yagya. This is nothing but propounding the fact that in individual life man should not be selfish or self-centred and in his actions and behaviour, he should demonstrate sincere devotion for the welfare and upliftment of the society. This is a highway leading to all-round happiness, progress, peace and tranquillity of the individual as well as society.
               There is no other religious medium as powerful as Yagya to educate the public mind by explaining the subtle implications of sacrifice, generosity and benevolence for purifying the individual and making the society capable and competent. According to Rig-ved, the fire of Yagya, although speechless, acts as purohit (spiritual priest) and inspires people in achieving all-round progress, happiness and peace. If the philosophy of Yagya is fully understood and assimilated in practical life circumstances can be created for the emergence of divinity in man and descent of heaven on the earth. These ideals have to be lived for changing the present era and building a bright future.
                   It is said that Devtas performed Yagya and attained divinity. Emergence of Brahman element in man is possible only by Yagya. Otherwise, devoid of it, man is no better than an animal. Performance of Yagya has been said to be the main function of a Brahman. The essence of Yagya is common good, universal peace and happiness. The chariot of human life runs smoothly so long as different parts of the body work in cooperation with each other. Every thing will be topsy-turvy if selfishness or non-cooperation predominate in social life. Take, for instance, the example of the cycle of water. Clouds get water from the sea, earth gets water from the clouds, rivers get water from the earth, and sea gets it from the rivers and thus there is growth of vegetation and greenery everywhere and the thirst of all living-beings is quenched. If there is any interruption anywhere in this cycle of unhindered giving or sacrifice this earth will become like a hot iron plate. Similarly, living-beings thrive on different vegetations which get their nourishment and diet from urine and faeces, (excrements) of the former.
                Living-beings inhale oxygen emitted by the trees and the latter thrive on carbon-di-oxide exhaled by the former. There is also a similar mutual give-and take between human beings and animals. This is the philosophy of Yagya, of give and take, around which the entire universe revolves. All outstanding problems find their solutions when these righteous tendencies are nurtured and properly followed. Their neglect, on the other hand, is bound to result in mutual strife, disharmony and destruction. The Geeta states that prajapati (God) created man and Yagya simultaneously and directed that human-beings will enjoy peace and happiness if there is this glad spirit of yagya ( give-and-take) in them. This great principle of promoting universal good is known as Yagyiya way of life and agnihotra is just a symbolic sacred ritual to educate the public mind.
Thanks GOD,Thanks Sadguru,
Shiv Sharma

Gayatri and Yagya-I = Pujya Gurudev

Gayatri Mantra Sadhana

Gayatri and Yagya-I

=Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya

Gayatri and Yagya form an inseparable pair. One is said to be the mother and the other, the father of Bhartiya Dharma. They are inter-dependent. Gayatri anushthan cannot be considered fully accomplished unless it is accompanied by Yagya. In old affluent times agnihotra used to be performed of one-tenth of the quantum of Jap, but now in view of the prevailing circumstances ahutis are given in one to hundred ratio. Those lacking in requisite resources fulfil the requirement of Yagya by performing one-tenth additional Jap.
There is reference in the scriptures to a famous dialogue between Janak and Yagyavalkya. Janak went on pointing out difficulties in performing yogya and yagyavalkya, while emphasizing the essentiality of performing Yagya, suggested alternatives, one after another. Yagyavalkya said if charu and other articles of Yagya are not available, food grains of daily consumption can be offered in havan. If food grains are not available one can make do with herbs and vegetation. If they are also not available, mental Yagya can be performed by offering meditation and prayers in the symbolic fire of reverence and devotion. It has thus been emphasized that not only in anushthan, but even in daily Sadhana, Yagya is essential along with Gayatri Jap.
In emergency, house-wives used to utter Gayatri Mantra and offer five morsels of first chapati in the hearth. The daily routine of bali-Vaishya is nothing but a short form of havan. The purpose of symbolic worship of agnihotra can also be fulfilled by uttering Gayatri Mantra and offering ghee and sugar in the fire or lighting a ghrit lamp and burning incense-sticks. The celebration of Holi is nothing but a form of collective Yagya performed once in every year. Yagya is an essential part of every auspicious religious celebration, whether it be in the form of offering ahutis in sacrificial fire ( Yagya-kunda) or burning candle-sticks, incense sticks or ghrit-lamp.
Our ancient scriptures describe one of the names of God as Yagya-Purush. In shatpath, Yagya has been described as Vishnu, “Yagyovai Vishnu”. In the beginning of Rig-Ved, Yagya has been described as purohit (priest or religious guide). The importance of the fire of the Yagya has been stressed in all Vedic literature. In “ Agne naya supatha raye.........” an ardent prayer is made to Almighty God to lead us on righteous path as contained in the words “ dhiyo yonaha prachodayat” of Gayatri Mantra.

Yagya is essentially linked with all traditional religious functions. None of the essential sixteen purificatory rites (Shodash - Sanskar) right from child birth till death can be celebrated without performance of Yagya. The ceremony of Yagyopaveet is intrinsically linked with Yagya. It combines the ideology and philosophy of Gayatri with the performance of Yagya. In marriage ceremony it is essential for the bride and the groom to perform Yagya and take seven rounds of the fire of Yagya. Circumambulation of the sacrificial fire alone is the visible proof of solemnization of a Hindu marriage. The last rite in the series of sixteen rites is the funeral rite, in which the dead body is put on funeral pyre, set fire to and kapal-kriya piercing of the skull is performed with ghee by way of purnahuti.
This ancient tradition of Yagya incorporates the principles of theoretical knowledge and applied  science and contains in it all the elements of material elements in seed form. It is a sacred process conducive to the welfare and happiness of the individual as well as the society.
The meaning or purport of the word Yagya is an act or celebration of self-giving which aims at the highest universal good, an act which is generous, magnificent, noble and magnanimous. Yagya is a Sanskrit word which has three meanings, (1) divinity (2) organization and (3) charity. These three virtues can be said to be triple divine currents of individual and social transformation. Divinity means refined personality, divine virtues. Organization implies unity, cooperation team-spirit. Charity implies generous sharing, devotion to society, and considering the entire universe as one’s own family. All these three tendencies are thus combined in Yagya and it can be said to be the flaming torch of knowledge. It inspires man to translate higher sentiments and motives into righteous deeds. Coordination of knowledge and action creates the ground for making progress. Righteous deeds, which is known as tap, and true knowledge, which is known as yog, are the basis of spiritual progress.
 Thanks GOD,Thanks Sadguru.
Shiv Sharma



A Simple and Safe Mode of Daily Gayatri-Upasana-II, Pujya Gurudev

Effective Daily Gayatri Upasana
A Simple and Safe Mode of Daily Gayatri-Upasana-II

=Pt.Shri Ram Sharma Acharya

Daily Upasana with Panca Karma Sandhya: Sit on a cloth or kush carpet in a comfortable posture (preferably with cross-folded legs or “sukhasana”) with erect spinal cord. Keep a kalasha or small glass full of water and lit a dipaka and agarbatti in the pajasthali. The rosary (preferably of basil or sandalwood beads) should also be kept handy. The upasana procedure has four parts – (1) Pancakarma of purification; (2) Deva Avhahan (Invocation); (3) Japa and Dhyana and (4) Saryardhya-dana. Each could be performed in 2 to 5 minutes except japa and dhyana. The latter should be performed for 15 minutes at least; the sadhaka could choose a longer duration as per his convenience.

(1) The Pancakarma Sandhya (or the Brahm-Sandhya): The following five (panca) rituals are meant for the purification of the body and mind and harmonized activation of the flow of prana:

(i) Pavitrikarana: Hold some water in the left palm and cover it with the right hand and chant the following mantra. Sprinkle this water on the body while chanting the terminating segment – “Punatu…” of the mantra with a feeling that this water energized by the spiritual vibrations of the mantra is purifying your body externally and internally.

The Mantra: Oan Apavitrah Pavitro Va Sarvavstha Gatoapi Va,
Yah Smaret Pundarikakshan Sa Bahyantarah Shucih |
Oan Punatu Pundarikakshah, Punatu Pundarikakshah, Punatu ||
(ii) Acamanah: Hold some water in the right palm; chant the first mantra and drink the water with the chant of “swaha”. Repeat the same with the second and third mantras.

The Mantras: Oan Amratopastaranmasi Swaha |1| Oan Amratapidhanamasi Swaha | 2|
Oan Asatyam Yashah Shrirmayi Shrih Shrayatan Swaha |3|

These three acamanas are performed with an intense feeling of drinking the Hrin, Srin and Klin currents of Gayatri Shakti; as though an infant is gaining vital energy by sucking his mother’s milk.

(iii) Shikha Vandana: Tie the shikha or touch this central spot (above the suture) on the skull. Close the eyes and chant the following mantra with a determination that the divine radiance of Gayatri attracted thereby is being absorbed in the brain and is inspiring righteous thinking and illumination of mind.

The Mantra: Oan Cidrapini Mahamaye, Divya Tejah Samanvite |
TiÌÚha Devi Shikha Madhye, Tejo Vraddhin KuruÌva Me ||


(iv) Pranayama: Pranayamas are well known breathing exercises for harmonizing the breathing. A simple pranakarÌana pranayama is performed in the pancakarma after enunciating the following mantras. For this, inhale slowly at a steady pace with a feeling that the prana shakti of Gayatri inspissated around is being drawn-in with the breath. Hold the breath for few seconds to absorb this mahaprana that is sparkling like immense glow of the rising sun… Now exhale the breath at the same pace with a firm belief that the impurities and vile assimilation from inside are being expelled forever. Hold the breath out for few seconds with a feeling that the mahaprana is spreading out in the infinity after destroying the vices and sins inside. Repeat this cycle three times. The duration of holding the breath is normally maintained as half that of inhalation/ exhalation in each cycle….

The Mantras:
Oan Bhah, Oan Bhuvah, Oan Swah, Oan Mahah, Oan Janah, Oan Tapah, Oan Satyan |
Oan Tatsaviturvarenyan Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi Dhiyo Yonah Pracodayat ||
Oan Apo Jyotih Rasoamratan Brahn Bhur Bhuvah Swah Oan ||
(v) Nyasa: In this process, the fingers of the right hand are successively soaked in the water hold in the left palm and touched upon (from left to right) to the mouth, nose, eyes, ears arms and thighs after chanting the respective mantras. The water remaining in the hands is sprinkled over the entire body in the end.

The Mantras: Oan Vaógme Asyestu | (mouth). Oan Nasorme Pranorastu | (nose).
Oan Akshnorme Cakshurastu | (eyes). Oan Karnayorme Shrotramastu | (ears).
Oan Bahvorme Balamastu | (arms). Oan Urvorme Ojoastu | (thighs).
Oan AriÌÚani Meóagani Tanustanva Me Sahsantu | (whole body).

The process of purification by the pancakarmas signify that only those possessing the piety of body and mind are worthy of deva pajana (worshiping the God). It may be noted that all the pancakarmas could also be performed by chanting only the Gayatri Mantra.

Deva Pajana begins after the pancakarmas.

(2) Deva Pajana: Prathvi pajana is the first step here.
We are born and brought-up in the lap of mother earth. Our life has no existence without its shelter and support. This motherland is thus like a devata to us. Therefore the earth (prathvi), the motherland is worshiped before the principal God (iÌÚa devata) of the upasana. As a mark of gratitude, one spoon of water is sacrificed to the earth and it is worshiped by flower etc and paid regards (pranama) while chanting the following mantra – with the sentiments that we should also be endowed with the endurance, generosity and forbearance like the earth.

The Mantra: Oan Prathvi Twaya Dhrata Loka, Devi Twan Visnuna Dhrata,
Twan Ca Dhareya Mam Devi, Pavitran Kura Casanam |
Invocation of Gayatri:
Invocation of the Adi Shakti Gayatri is then prayed through the following mantra with the intrinsic feel (through the depth of the heart) that the divine power of Gayatri is descending and consecrating in our inner self.

The Mantra: Oan Ayatu Varade Devi, Tryakshare Brahmvadini,
Gayatri Chandasan Mata Brahmyone Namostute |
Oan Shri Gayatryai Namah| Avhahyami, Sthapayami, Pajayami, Dhyayami|
Tato Namaskaram Karomi|


Invocation of the Guru: Guru is an angelic reflection of thy-glow that guides the righteous evolution of the devotee… With a prayer for the blessings of our divine gurusatta – Rev. Gurudev Pt. Shriram Sharma Acharya and Van. Mataji Smt. Bhagavati Devi Sharma – for the adept performance of the upasana, we invoke the grace of the guru by the following mantra:

Oan Gurbrahma, Gururvishnu, Gurureva Maheshvaro |
Gurureva Parabrahn, Tasmai Shri Gurave Namah||

Akhanda Mandalakaram, Vyaptam Yena Caracaram|
Tatpadam Darshitam Yena, Tasmai Shri Guruve Namah||
Oan Shri Guruve Namah| Avhahyami, Sthapayami, Pajayami, Dhyayami|
Tato Namaskaram Karomi |

The spiritual experiment of Japa and Dhyana begins at this stage.


(3) Japa and Dhyana: Japa means rhythmic enunciation of a mantra at a consistent amplitude and frequency. Several types of japas are described in the ancient science of mantras. The upanshu japa is most suitable for the daily upasana. The enunciation of this japa is such that – the lips and tongue move but the volume of voice is kept so low that even the people sitting besides would not be able to hear it. This type of japa avoids disturbing others and it also supports mental concentration of the sadhaka. Minimum three rosaries (3 X 108 times) japa of the Gayatri Mantra should be performed during the daily upasana (at an average frequency, it takes about 6 to 8 minutes for 108 times upanshu japa of the Gayatri Mantra). If possible, the number of japas could be increased further by some more rosary counts; usually the experienced sadhakas practice up to eleven rosary counts at a stretch. The regularity (fixed number and pace) of japa should be maintained every day.

Japa is a kind of cleansing and sharpening process. Continuous friction makes the stones smooth; the scrubbing of soap on the cloths or the body removes the dirt from the latter… The cyclic pressure and attrition induced by the mantra-japa also serve this purpose for the cleansing of the mind and the inner sentimental core.

While performing japa, one should maintain mental concentration and feeling of uprooting of the vices from the body and mind and subsequent spiritual refinement of the inner domains with the ascent of sadbuddhi.


Dhyana (meditation) is essential for complete effects of japa. The latter would be a mere ‘mechanical’ exercise of the vocal system without dhyana. In the initial phase of dhyana one needs an object or a concept that is to be focused or meditated upon. The sadhaka may select a divine symbol or image of God for this purpose as per his nature and faith. Meditation upon rising sun is most recommended for the dhyana during Gayatri Upasana.

The devotees of the sakara upasana of Gayatri also often attempt to visualize her in the bright core of the sun – as the divine mother, the Goddess sitting on snow-white swan. The sublime presence of the Mother Gayatri becomes intense with the engrossment of sadhaka’s consciousness. The latter dedicates his self in the holy mother’s lap like an infant, and feels being blessed by the nectar of her spiritual milk, which purifies, strengthens and illuminates his personality from within….

It should be recalled that the mother experienced in the mental image is not a woman, rather the Goddess, the divine source of all noble virtues, motherly love, goodwill and beatified powers. This meditation becomes natural and effective with the increased piety of emotions and depth of faith… This dhyana is supposed be progressing well when all disturbances begin to disappear and the devotee despite being a normal adult in the physical world forgets his identity and finds himself as an infant in the course of the meditation…. He gradually begins to feel as though the nectar-milk of the divine mother is spreading like a spark within him and is burning out all the assimilated vices, blemishes and infirmities. The glow and heat of this spark is transforming him into an eminent being…. And that his life is being gradually transmuted from sinful decline to ideal evolution… ; from a man-animal to a great human, an angelic personality…. With aroused purity, self-confidence, and all-round eminence, he is getting endowed with divine virtues and potentials...

The nirakara dhyana involves deep meditation on the rising sun with an engrossed feeling that the nectar-glow of Gayatri is reaching the sadhaka along the sunrays and spunning an aura of light around him. This radiation is slowly penetrating the sadhaka’s body and energizing all sense-organs and faculties… The insidious incontinence of the ears, nose, eyes, tongue and the genitals, etc, are evaporating and all the sense-organs are getting refined and sharpened by this brilliance.… This aura is now expanding towards the brain and refining all the mental and intellectual faculties. The smog of intemperance, ego, selfishness, fear and varieties of illusions inspissated in the core of mind is destroyed by this divine radiance and the Gayatri Shakti indwelling in it is kindling unique spark of awareness, alacrity, self-control, enlightened thoughts and spirituality….

The sadhaka should continue the dhyana with the inner perception that the glow of Adi Shakti immanent in this aura is entering the deeper domains of the heart – the emotional core… and slowly eroding the incompleteness, the fears, and astray search of the self… This beatific light is eliminating the darkness of fears, ignorance and the narrow, selfish perceptions of the self. The individual self is being absorbed in the divine aura and thus unifying its identity with thy grace –– like the self-sacrifice of a moth in the flame, or the sublimation of an ahuti in the yagyagni… The glow of the soul is absorbed in thy radiance… This grand union of the soul with its absolute origin is generating infinite bliss. With this sublime impulse, the sadhaka’s heart gets immersed in the ocean of divine inspirations. This ennobles spiritual evolution of his aspirations, emotions, inner personality and intrinsic faith. He realizes his divine nature and adopts the conduct worth thy grace and ideals.

As the continuation and emotional depth of engrossment in the dhyana intensifies, the intimacy of the rejuvenation of the devotee’s soul with the divine source of meditation becomes more enliven and strong and effectuates sublime transmutation of the sadhaka with cherubic illumination….

(4) Suryardhyadana: After completion of japa and dhyana, the water kept in the kalasha at the pajasthali is slowly poured (in the basil plant) as an offering in the direction of the sun while chanting the following mantra:

Oan Saryadevo Sahastransho, Tejorashe Jagatpate |
Anukampaya Mam Bhaktya, Grahanardhyan Divakara ||
Oan Saryaya Namah, Adityaya Namah, Bhaskaraya Namah ||
Here the water kept in the kalasha represents our (the sadhaka’s) small identity and the sun is a symbol of the limitless Brahn. The process of suryardhyadana is meant to inspire dedication of our potentials, our deeds and our life to thy ideals and divine aims. The water offered here is evaporated and spread in the sky. It is then enshowered in an expanded area as clouds or dew droplets. The purpose and teaching of suryardhyadana is that – the water (resource) of our talents, assets and potentials should not be kept confined to the narrow boundaries (of selfish possessions and pleasures) … Rather, it should sublimate and expand for use in altruist aims of the social and global welfare. 

 Thanks GOD,Thanks Sadguru

Shiv Sharma

A Simple and Safe Mode of Daily Gayatri-Upasana-I = Pujya Gurudev

Effective Daily Gayatri Upasana
A Simple and Safe Mode of Daily Gayatri-Upasana-I

=Pt.Shri Ram Sharma Acharya

 Gayatri-Upasana can be performed mentally at any time in any circumstance. It is doubtlessly beneficial in every condition. Nevertheless, performing it regularly and religiously has greater significance and spiritual impact. Any experiment or task if conducted systematically with due concentration and punctuality assures completion and comprehensive output. The same is true of devotional practices. The rituals associated with the daily upasana of Gayatri are devised to help desired mental and emotional conditioning of the sadhaka. These are simple and could be practised by every one. It should be noted that these are not mere customs or mechanical acts. Rather, these are derived from in-depth understanding of the spiritual nature of human self. For adept performance of daily upasana it is important to note the implications and sentiments associated with them as highlighted below.

One is free to choose the sakara or nirakara mode of upasana as per his mental makeup. One needs to select an appropriate place where he or she could perform the upasana at the scheduled time every day without any disturbance. Usually a separate room or a quiet corner of a room in the house is suitable for this purpose. Or, one may go to a nearby temple, on a bank of a river or in a garden and adjust the daily practice at such a time and spot which is relatively silent…. The place of worship (pajasthali) should be kept clean. In sakara upasana, a photo of Gayatri Mata is placed on a small stool and is worshiped every day by flowers etc. (A special photograph for this “devasthapana” are available at Shantikunj, Hardwar or at any local center of Gayatri Pariwar). Nirakara upasana does not require any photo or idol, as here, the rising sun or some subtle concept is meditated upon.

Early morning is the best time for regular upasana. One should commence it only after the routine cleansing of the body. In case of sickness or weather constraints, bathing could be replaced by partial cleaning or sponging. The pancakarma sandhya as described below should be performed through heart before japa and dhyana in the daily upasana. This could be relaxed in case of travelling etc. In similar unavoidable conditions, the daily upasana could be performed only by japa and dhyana.

Thanks GOD,Thanks Sadguru

Shiv Sharma

The Siddha Guru of Gayatri Mantra= Pujya Gurudev

Gayatri Mantra Sadhana

The Siddha Guru of Gayatri Mantra

=Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya

                  The diksha of Gayatri-Mantra Sadhana and the yagyopavita samskara (thread ceremony) are intermittently linked with dedication to a noble Guru. The Gayatri mantra is referred as the Guru Mantra. In the times of yore, the children used to go to the gurukuls for comprehensive education and training and ideal personality development. The learning of Vedas used to begin there with the diksha of Gayatri as the Guru Mantra. Today we may find lots of fake gurus and their variegating, arbitrary guru mantras. But in the ancient age of the divine Indian Culture, the Gayatri Mantra alone was revered for diksha.

                Dedication to the spiritual master (guru) helps cultivation and development of Saraddha and vishwasa as the essential elements for the success of Gayatri Sadhana. The activities associated with the rituals of upasana would be sheer mechanical acts if devoid of saraddha and vishwasa. Without the inner support of these two, the observance of the desired disciplines too would only remain like daydreaming. The sublime linkage between the guru and the disciple is sustained and strengthened by the saraddha and vishwasa of the latter. This is what enables the progress and accomplishment of the sadhana. As the initial practices with bows and arrows gradually helps a warrior develop into an intrepid archer, the initial sentiments of saraddna and vishwasa on the guru also grow and endow the disciple's heart with immense devotion to divinity and thy love.

                           In some scriptures, there is a mention of a a curse of Maharshi Vashishtha and Vishwamitra on the (sadhana of) Gayatri Mantra and it is said that only those who remove this constraint could proceed with Gayatri Sadhana. This rhetoric description signifies the secret that Gayatri Sadhana should be endeavored with due disciplines under the protection and adept guidance of an experienced, spiritually elevated guru. The word Vashishtha means outstanding sagacity, pious excellence. Those accomplishing the sadhana of 125 lacs of Gayatri Mantra Japa were bestowed with the title of Vashishtha in the Vedic Age.  Liberation from the curse of the great vedic rishi Vashishtha implies that the diksha of Gayatri Mantra should be taken from a guru who is endowed with the qualities and experience of the level of Vasistha. Vishwamitra means the mitra (friend) of the vishwa (whole world). The aforesaid rhetoric scriptural saying further implies that the noble guru for the diksha of Gayatri Mantra should be an altruist, duty-bound saintly sadhaka wholoves all and cares for global welfare.
                       Diksha blessed by such a siddha guru who possesses the virtues of being Vashishtha and Vishwamitra, alone can activate the Gayatri shakti in the mantra. Gayatri Sadhana endeavored as per his teachings would be perfect and beatified. Shraddha and vishwasa and devout practices of mantra japa too would not be complete unless initiated by such a noble guru of Gayatri Vidya. Having the beatitude of a siddha guru of Gayatri Vidya is like a propulsion that almost flies the disciple half the path of dedicated sadhana in the beginning itself. This is what is reflected in the poetic phrase of emancipation from the curse. There should be no doubt or misinterpretation of the scriptural mention after the aforesaid decipheration. It is indeed a perennial truth that no power in the cosmos could curse or restrain the Omnipotent, Absolute, Adi Shakti Gayatri.

                Gayatri Sadhana initiated by the diksha through noble guru proceeds with extraordinary spiritual support. In the twentieth century, Vedmurti Pt. Shriram Sharma Acharya is revered as most authentic, pre-eminent, siddha guru for the diksha of Gayatri Mantra. His life was absolutely devoted to Gayatri Sadhana. He had scrupulously accomplished the devout sadhana of twenty-four mahapurasharanas - a divine endeavor attempted on this earth for the first time since the Vedic Age of Vashishtha and Vishwamitra. The thinking, feelings and deeds of this noble spiritual master, saint and sagacious scholar were unified with the altruist sentiment of global welfare. His heart breathed to love all beings. This pioneer of the renaissance of the almost lost or forbidden Gayatri Vidya was indeed the Vashishtha and Vishwamitra of this era. Millions of sadhakas were enlightened and blessed by him in Gayatri Sadhana without any discrimination of sex, caste, cult or social status.

                       After voluntarily shedding the sheath of his physical body in 1990, this angelic devotee of Gayatri, is active with ever stronger and expanded spiritual force in his subtle and astral body. Devoted disciples and seekers of absolute knowledge of Gayatri constantly experience and receive his subliminal guidance, protection and guidance. Likewise the millions of sadhakas across the globe, who were blessed by his sublime power after 1990, all aspirants of Gayatri Vidya may receive the mantra-diksha from his divine presence in the diksha-samskaras organized by the enlightened representatives of the Gayatri Pariwar. And commence the Upasana- Sadhana of the Gayatri Mantra with inner faith.
Thanks GOD,Thanks Sadguru
Shiv Shrma

Gayatri Sadhana for house-wives= Pujya Gurudev

Gayatri Mantra  Sadhna

Gayatri Sadhana for house-wives

=Pt. ShriRamSharma Acharya

              God does not discriminate between a son and a daughter. Only persons of crude mentality do so. Women should refuse to listen to the biased views of any person who says that women have no right to do Gayatri Sadhana. They can worship it and also perform Yagya. Keeping in view the fact that they remain busy throughout the day, a brief routine of Gayatri Sadhana, including Yagya, convenient to all women is being presented here.
        Most of the housewives are extremely busy in the morning in cleaning work, preparing breakfast and doing other daily household chores. In the morning the children go to school and male members have to go out for work and everybody is in a hurry. Most of the household work in the morning has to be done by the house-wife in the morning, although daughters, elderly ladies also give a helping hand. Morning time, therefore, does not suit most of the women-folk for Sadhana. In the evening also there is a similar pressure of work on them.Keeping all these factors in view, the time between 12 noon to 3 pm. appears to be most convenient to them for performing Anusthan-Sadhana etc. Of course, they can perform Jap of one mala in the morning after taking bath.
         If they happen to do mental Jap while cooking meals there will be good effect on all the persons who will take that food. Regular Jap should be suspended during the period of menses. Mental Jap can, however, be performed in all circumstances. Women who put on Yagyopaveet should replace it by a new one after the period of menstruation.
                If women are enthusiastic about maintaining holy atmosphere in the house, it will have salutary impact on other members of the family, who will feel automatically inclined to lead virtuous lives. For this, by way of daily routine, members of the family should not only greet and salute the elders daily in the morning but they should also bow in front of the picture of Gayatri Mata placed in the family worship place and chant Gayatri Mantra five times.
            In  the evening, after the members of the family are free from their meals etc., the children should be entertained by reading over to them inspiring stories published by the Gayatri Mission, folders etc., which they can easily understand, so that mind and emotions are oriented towards virtuous life. To inspire the elderly members, Pragya puran, published in four volumes, should be read over to the whole family daily like Geeta and Ramayan. This programme can be continued for months. After finishing one reading the process can be repeated again and again.

               Keeping in view the fact that people are extremely busy these days and there is general lack of faith and devotion, religious routines which are interesting to all can be adopted. Being masters of the kitchen, women can easily accomplish this sacred task. At the time of preparation of food, the first chapati should be divided into five morsels and chanting Gayatri Mantra each morsel should be offered in the fire along with some ghee and sugar. The tradition of Yagya is an integral part of Indian culture. This process of offering bread-pieces in the fire is symbolic worship and keeps the sentiments of sacrifice, (Yagya) alive in us.

While feeding a suckling child, mothers should do mental Jap of Gayatri Mantra.  It will be good if they meditate upon the luminous God, Savita.

Observance of Panch-sheel in Daily Life.

Several kinds of Panchsheel are incorporated within the five offerings of Bali-veshya. Members of the family should be explained their significance so that they may have knowledge about the five sacred duties linked with various aspects of human life, which itself is a    lifelong Yagya.Panchsheel for physical well-being are: (1) Satvik and limited food; (2) adequate use of pure water; (3) deep breathing in open air; (4) honest labour; and (5) care-free rest at night.Panchsheel  for wellbeing of mental health are:
(1) sportsman - like spirit,
 (2) sense of humour,
 (3) self-control,
 (4) sanctity of work and
 (5) self-contentment and enthusiasm.

Social Panchsheel are: (1) Honesty; (2) honest and sincere discharge of responsibilities as a citizen; (3) gentle polite and sweet behaviour, (4) credibility and (5) willing and glad cooperation.Family Panchsheel are: (1) Feelings of cooperation, gratefulness and service towards elders, (2) affection for and cooperation with youngsters, (3) open-hearted love between the spouses (4) nobility of character as true prosperity; (5) to have minimum number of children.Religious Panchsheel are: (1) unity (2) equality (3) co-existence (4) tolerance; and (5) deep devotion towards the Divine.Spiritual Panchsheel are: (1) unflinching faith in divine law of sowing and reaping; (2) self-reliance; (3) living simple life of an average citizen and utilizing the balance of resources for philanthropic purposes; (4) keen aspiration for Jeewan Sadhana; and (5) loving kindness towards all creation.
              All these Panchsheels and duties should be duly discussed and evaluated so that members of the family could understand the significance of Baliveshya towards achieving inner refinement while functioning in the work in a-day life.
Respected All Prijan,
Pls. Follow AMRIT AADESH Of Pujya Gurudev & get Peace,Prosparity & Hormony.
Thanks GOD,Thanks Sadguru
Shiv Sharma

The Primordial Power = Pujya Gurudev

Gayatri Mantra Sadhna

The Primordial Power

=Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya

The origin of Universe is said to be the manifestation of God's (Omnipresence Consciousness) wish to express thyself in multiple forms. Being the original source of the creation, existence and manifestation of Nature and the universe, this supreme power was named Adi Shakti or (Gayatri). In other words Adi Shakti, known as Gayatri, is the inspiring and governing power acting behind the eternal cycle, order and harmony indwelling in the cosmic system and the laws of nature and the existence and activities of the world. This eternal presiding power is the cause of all energy and is subliminally governing the cosmic existence, expansion and activities towards the ultimate evolution...

Lord Brahma, the supreme creator is described in the scriptures to have attained the absolute knowledge of the universal creation and the limitless manifestations of Nature by the dedicated sadhana of Adi Shakti Gayatri. This supramental knowledge and science constituted the Vedas. This is how Adi Shakti became the Vedmata -  the mother (origin) of Vedas. The Gayatri Mantra is regarded to enfold the essence, the seed of Vedas.

The divine powers governing the order of Nature also emanate from the Adi Shakti. As the same electricity flows in tube light, heater, refrigerator, cooler, etc and appears active in different forms, similarly, the singular force of Adi Shakti is reflected in Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva -- as thy powers of eternal creation, execution and evolution. The other manifestations of thy impulse (deva Shaktis) too are different expressions of the Adi Shakti. Thus, Adi Shakti being the absolute source of divine powers is also revered as DevaMata. Beatitude of this Devamata endows a devoted sadhaka with divine virtues and vigor.

As the appearance of Nature and the world emanate from the infinite kernel of Adi Shakti, the latter is worshiped as VishwaMata -- the mother of the world. A true devotee of this realization of the Adi Shakti, unifies his self-identity with global unity and lives with the altruist feeling of "vasudhaiva kutumkam" -- the whole world is like his family to such a generous fellow.

Thanks GOD,Thanks Sadguru

Shiv Sharma

Pujya Gurudev “A Visionary of Brite Future”

    Pujya Gurudev Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya

“A Visionary of Brite Future”

" OM BHUR BHUVA SWA: TATSA VITURVYARENYAM, BHARGO DEVASYA DHEEHAHI DEEYO YO NA: PRACHODAYAT "

Shriram Sharma Acharya, a pioneer of spiritual renaissance was born on 20th September 1911, in Anwalkheda, Agra District. He scrupulously carried out the biddings of his Guru, a great Himalayan Yogi, when he was fifteen years of age.
A sage, a visionary and a reformer, the Acharya initiated a movement for transformation of era, lived a disciplined life of devout austerity, visited the Himalayas several times and attained spiritual eminence.
The Gayatri Pariwar fraternity with its more 3000 social reform centers (Shakti-peeths) are his greatest contributions to the modern world.
He translated the entire Vedic Vangmaya and accomplished a feat of writing more than 3000 books on all aspects of life.
The Acharya, Great devotee of Gayatri lived an ideal life for 80 years and voluntarily shed his physical sheath on Gayatri Jayanti, 2nd June 1990.
Pujya Gurudev  ko Sat Sat Naman.
Thanks God, Thanks Sadguru,
Shiv Sharma

Higher spiritual practice of Gayatri : Source of Spiritual Energy -II,=Pujya Gurudev

Gayatri Mantra Sadhna

Higher spiritual practice of Gayatri : Source of Spiritual Energy -II

=Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya

Gayatri Sadhana cleanses the mind in such a way that things which formerly appeared to be crucially important appear to be insubstantial and trivial. Such internal changes take place by Anushtan on account of which an unhappy, worried and harassed person suddenly finds himself uplifted into a state of peace, harmony and joy.
Jap of 1,25,000 Mantras is known as Anusthan. There are certain conditions for a thing to attain maturity. Pulse, vegetables, bricks, glass etc. require to be heated upto a particular temperature. Fruits take their own time to ripen. Eggs need specific time for hatching. A baby takes its due time in mother’s womb before birth. Premature action in all such matters results in complications and failure. In Anusthan, performance of Jap of 1,25,000 Mantras in the prescribed period culminates in desired fulfilment.Procedure of Anusthan Anusthan can be started in any month. Panchmi, Ekadshi, Poornmasi are considered auspicious days to begin. The attributes of Durga, Saraswati and Lakshyami are prominent on Panchami, Ekadashi and Pooranmasi respectively. There is no bar of Shukla or Krishna paksha, although Shukla-paksha is considered more auspicious.
During Anusthan, Gayatri should be invoked before starting and reverently bidden to leave at the end of worship daily. In this process, sentiments and prayer play the key role. The presence of divine, kind-hearted, affectionate Universal Mother Gayatri should be invoked by praying in Sanskrit or in one’s own mother tongue. It should be believed that accepting the prayer, the Mother has been kind enough to appear. At the time of Visarjan (leaving), the divine all powerful Mother should be prayed to in Sanskrit or in one’s own language to kindly leave and it should be believed that, accepting the prayer, She has left.
There is reference in several books that Yagya (offering in sacrificial fire) of one-tenth of total amount of Jap and Tarpan of one-tenth of Yagya should be performed and one-tenth proportion of Tarpan should be devoted to feeding Brahmans. But this rule applies to Anusthan done by Tantrik method only. In Anushtan performed according to the way of Vedik Yog  system Tarpan is not necessary. But at the end of Anusthan, Yagya of at least 108 Ahuti offerings in sacrificial fire has to be performed although more can be done if it is convenient. Similarly, at least three Brahmans should be fed. No limit has been prescribed for offering money in charity. It may be done according to Sadhak’s resources and faith.
In Nirakar worship Bhagwati Gayatri should be installed as Shakti on an altar decorated with beautiful flowers. In Sakar worship a beautiful picture  or image of Bhagwati may be installed on such an altar decorated with flowers. Some Sadhaks invoke Bhagwati in the spark of incense-stick or in the pointed flame of the lighted lamp kept on the altar and feel the presence of their adorable Deity. At the time of Visarjan, the idol/picture should be made to sleep and should be removed and immersed  in some river, tank or holy place. Half-burnt incense-sticks or wick of the lamp should be extinguished and should also be immersed along with the flowers. Half-burnt wick should not be used the next day.
Five articles have mainly been considered esential and auspicious in Gayatri worship. Incense should be burnt, lamp should be lighted, naivedya  (sweet offering) should be offered, sandal-wood paste should be applied and rice should be scattered. If Gayatri has been installed in the form of a lighted lamp, a water pot should be kept as fifth article of worship.
The Sadhak should sit in the morning on clean,  ground on a carpet of Kush, facing the East, and keep a pot of water close by. The lamp should remain lighted and incense should burn throughout the Jap. If the lamp is extinguished, it should be relighted by placing a new wick in it. The Ghrit remaining in the lamp can be used again.
Jap should be started immediately after installation and worship of Gayatri on the altar. This should be the daily routine. Mind should be steady and full of devotion during Jap. Whenever it goes astray, it should be reined in, brought under control and concentration practised. By this method power of concentration will develop day by day.
The system of completing  Jap of 1,25,000  Mantras in forty days is in vogue since ancient times. But a weak person or those who are not habituated by earlier practice may complete it within two months. The number of daily Jap of twenty rosaries or malas (of 108 Mantras each) should be done daily. To facilitate counting of rosaries or malas, small tablets of chalk clay wetted with Ganga water should be kept at one place. Jap should be closed when all the tablets are collected at the other end. There are no chances of error if such a system is adopted.
The Mantra of invoking the Gayatri is as follows :-
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  »æØç˜æ ÀU‹Îâæ¢ ×æÌ ÕýüræshØæðÙð Ù×æðùSÌéÌðH 
The Mantra of Visarjan is as under :-
  ©Užæ×ð çàæ¹ÚðU Îðçß ÖêØæ¢ AßüÌ×êShüçÙÐ
  Õýæræsh‡æðØæðã÷UshØÙé™ææÌ¢ »‘ÀUÎðçß ØÍæâé¹×÷shH
At the end of Anusthan, Yagya should be performed, money should be offered in charity and Brahmbhoj done according to one’s resources. For Brahmbhoj only such Brahmans are invited who are real Brahmans and are devoted to God. Money given in charity or food served to undeserving persons goes waste.
Gayatri Sadhana in Nav Durga
Although, winter, summer and rains have been described to be three seasons, strictly speaking there are only two seasons, namely winter and summer. The period of conjunction when one season ends and the other starts is known as Nav-Durga.
The time when day and night meet is known as morning or evening twilight (Sandhya-kal) and this is considered to be an important period. Taking of food, sleeping, indulging in sex, commencing journey and similar other works are, forbidden at the time of sunrise and sunset. This time has to be utilized in meditation, worship, Sadhana etc. for which it is best suited and yields wonderful results with minimum effort. The meeting period of summer and winter is an auspicious period like morning and evening twilight. As the story goes in Purans, seasons become menstruous during these nine days of Nav-Durga. Just as all precautions are taken in respect of food, rest, behaviour etc. during the period of menstruation, similarly, precautions have to be taken during these periods of Nav-Durga.
Physicians know it well that there is great impact on the body due to change in seasons in the month of Ashwin and Chaitra and several persons catch fever, influenza, small-pox, diarrhoea, dejection etc. The hospitals remain flooded with patients these days. Vaidyas who deal in Ayurvedic medicine and naturopathy consider this  period of Asvin and Chaitra most suitable for stimulating vomiting, purgation, perspiration and similar other acts for purification of the body. Both Nav-durgas are followed by important festivals of Dashehra and Ramnavami. Goddess Durga manifested herself at the end of Asvin Nav-Durga. Bhagwan Ram incarnated at the end of Chaitra Nav-Durga.
Apparently this period of change of season appears to be harmful because most of the people suffer from one ailment or the other. But in fact this is  not so. The immune system of the body tries to set right all defects and diseases which develop on account of transgressions committed during the previous six months in food and daily routine. The process of self-purification manifests itself in the form of cough, cold, fever etc. If the body gets an opportunity to cleanse itself by observing fast and taking limited balanced diet and the mind remains engrossed in Jap and worship, physical and mental impurities can be easily thrown out and health fully restored. This small Anusthan of Gayatri is, therefore, extremely useful from health point of view also.
Nav-Durga falls in Shukla paksha from Pratipada to Navmi in Ashwin  and Chaitra. This is the time best suited for Gayatri Sadhana. Jap of twenty-four thousand Mantras should be performed and fast should be observed during these days. This mini Sadhana is as useful as a big Anusthan.
Food consisting  of cereals at one time and milk and fruits or milk or fruits should be taken at the other time. Those who can afford to remain on the diet of fruits and milk or milk alone can do so if their health permits. The Sadhak should get up early and sit for Sadhana in the small hours of the morning (Brahma-muhurt) after finishing daily routine like bath etc. in the manner already prescribed. Twenty-four thousand Japas are to be performed in nine days. This can be done by performing jap of 27 rosaries daily, which would take three to four hours. If it appears to be strenuous to complete Jap in one sitting, a major portion of it should be finished in the morning and balance in the evening. Havan or Yagya of 108 Mantras should be performed on the last day. Offering of money in charity and feeding of brahmans should also be done as mentioned earlier.
This small Anusthan of nine days should be performed by the Sadhak himself in both the Nav-durgas every year. If for some reason it is not possible for a person to do it himself, it can be got accomplished by some competent capable Brahman. Sadhana done during these days proves to be extremely useful for getting rid of anxieties, fulfilling desires and developing spiritual power.
This small Anusthan can also be done at any time besides Nav-Durga. Anusthan of 1,25,000 Jap in forty days is a complete Anusthan  and the smaller one of nine days is its one-fifth part, which should be done according to convenience and need. The wealth of Tap, devout austerity, should be amassed in as large a measure as may be possible.
Gayatri Mantra in Miniature Form
Just as small Anusthan of nine days has been prescribed for those who are unable to perform full Anusthan of 1,25,000 Mantras in forty days, similarly, uneducated women or children who are unable to remember full Gayatri Mantra of twentyfour letters can perform Jap of abridged Gayatri Mantra known as Panchakshari Mantra. It consists of Pranav and three Vyahritis, namely , Om bhoor bhuvaha swaha. Just as the seed of all the Vedas is Gayatri Mantra, so also the origin of Gayatri Mantra is Panchakshari Mantra consisting of Pranav and Vyahritis. This small Mantra is extremely useful for the convenience of lay persons.

Thanks GOD,Thanks Sadguru

Shiv Sharma