Atam Ghyan = Pujya Gurudev

Gayatri Mantra Sadhana = Pujya Gurudev

The Glory of Gayatri

=Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya

It is difficult to fathom the root cause of the astonishing demonstrations of Gayatri Sadhana. Right from Brahma, the Creator of this universe, down to the present era, all the rishis, saints, spiritual seers and seekers have demonstrated the beneficent effects of the chanting of Gayatri mantra. No other mantra has been worshipped and chanted as much as Gayatri Mantra. Since ages highly elevated souls have been practising Gayatri Sadhana. Thus, a huge mass of highly elevated spiritual energy has been accumulated in subtle celestial spheres (loks) enveloping the earth.

It is a scientific truth that no sound or idea ever perishes. Whatever is uttered or thought today will spread in the space along with its waves and will remain there till infinity in some state or the other. Waves which are most powerful remain specifically alive. Scientists are trying to catch waves set in motion during the Mahabharat battle and those of the music of Tansen. If they succeed, we will be able to listen to sounds of important conversations which took place in ancient times. It will then be possible to listen Geeta directly emanating from the mouth of Lord Krishna. Although, it may not be possible to transform sounds and thoughts into material forms in near future, it is certain that they do not vanish into nothingness. The faith and devotion towards Gayatri which have been nourished by countless persons still exist with all their potentialities in the subtle realm. According to the principle of convergence of all homogeneous elements at one point, the faith, devotion, sentiments and devout austerity of all the devotees have combined to contribute to the accumulation of a huge store of conscious spiritual energy.
Those who are acquainted a little with the science of thinking know that a magnetic field of the type in which a person thinks is created in his mind. This magnetism attracts thoughts of similar nature permeating the entire space and in a short time there is a vast accumulation of similar kinds of thoughts. Persons who think about gentlemanliness become more and more charged with righteous thoughts, virtues, tendencies and nature. In the same way a sinful mind becomes all the more so in a short time. All this happens according to the science of attraction of identical thoughts, according to which thoughts of all divine souls who were devotees of Gayatri right from the beginning of this creation get inter-linked. It is difficult even for a strong man to climb over a high wall but if a ladder or a stair-case is provided, anybody can climb over it easily. With the help of the stair-case built by the devotees of Gayatri in the past we can easily attain the  fruits of Gayatri Sadhana .
We get enriched suddenly and spontaneously with all the boons of Gayatri Sadhana for which great seekers in the past had put in extremely hard labour. By these past Sadhanas powerful energy fields have been created in the subtle spheres by tuning into which we can march ahead with great speed. A drop of water, when it falls in the ocean, becomes the ocean itself. A person recruited in the army becomes part and parcel of the army. In the same way, a Sadhak who gets linked  with the accumulated power of Gayatri derives all its benefits. No other Ved-Mantra possesses so  much radiant and puissant energy as Gayatri Mantra. It is for this reason that immense benefits are obtained through Gayatri Sadhana with the least effort.

Even then we find that most of the people do no take advantage of it although they know its importance. A person may have ample money in his possession but if he does not use it and enjoy it, it can only be considered his misfortune. Gayatri is divine knowledge which has been made available by God to us. Rishis and saints  have been directing us at every step in the scriptures to take advantage of  Gayatri  Sadhana. Yet, if we do not perform  Sadhana and get its benefit, it our misfortune and nothing else.
Gayatri is Spiritual Triveni 
Some instances about the importance of Gayatri have been furnished in the fore-going pages. It is difficult to  consolidate and publish all of them. Ganga, Geeta, Gau (cow) and Gayatri, these four are pillars  of Indian culture. Every person who believes in Hindu religion reveres them like Mother and feels a special sense of mutual bonding with all others with similar faith.

Gayatri has been called spiritual Triveni. The confluence of Ganga and Yamuna creates an invisible, subtle, divine river which is known as Saraswati and the confluence of these three is known as Triveni. On account of this Triveni, Prayag is called king of all the Teerths. In the same way Gayatri is Triveni of the spiritual world. Its first letter ‘ga’  is suggestive of Ganga, second letter ‘ya’ of Yamuna and third letter ‘tri’ of Triveni. Several trios viz.
(1) Sat, Chit, Anand,
(2) Satyam (truth), Shivam, Sundaram (beauty)
(3) Sat, Raj, Tam,
(4) Ishwar (God) Jeev (soul) Prakriti (quality),
(5) Rik, Yaju, Sam
(6) Brahman, Kshatriya, Vaishya
(7) Gun (virtue), Karma (action), Swabhav (nature),
(8) Shaishav (childhood), Yauvan (youth), Budhapa (old age),
(9) Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh,
(10) Utpatti (creation), Vridhi (growth), Nash (destruction)
(11) Sardi (winter), Garmi (summer) Varsha (rainy season)
(12) Dharma (righteousness), Arth (wealth), Kam (sensual enjoyment),
(13) Akash (space), Patal (nether-most world), Prithvi (earth),
(14) Dev (God), Manushya (man), Asur (demon) etc.

are interwoven and lie embedded in Gayatri chand. One who observes deeply by meditation and contemplation, these trinities gets the same spiritual merit as one gets in the material world by taking a dip in Triveni. These various trios represent various kinds of problems which the Sadhak is required to face and by solving which he attains the ultimate goal of self-realisation.
The three currents of Triveni appear to be vast, deep and daunting. In the same way, Gayatri Sadhana appears to be very difficult. But just as fear disappears and tranquilizing cheerfulness is attained by taking a dip in Triveni, so also by thinking, contemplating and probing deep into various aspects of  Gayatri Sadhana a person attains such spiritual insight which inspires him to follow righteous path and ultimately leads him to eternal peace and bliss. Gayatri, undoubtedly, is spiritual Triveni, it is teerathraj because the philosophy underlying it is easy, simple, and intelligible and it leads to perennial happiness.
The importance and glory of Gayatri is infinite. Ved, puran, shastras, history, rishis, saints,  house-holders all acknowledge its importance. It has a marvellous power of changing our outlook towards life. If our perverted thinking and mental back-ground are set right, our desires, aspirations, thoughts and sentiments get refined, we can rise higher than even the gods. Gayatri Sadhana can emancipate us from bondage to hellish perversions, of envy, hatred, malice, ill will etc, thus manifesting in our lives the Divine attributes of Satyam, Shivam and Sundram. 
Tripada Gayatri
Gayatri has three phases and so it is called tripada. It is also called tripada because it is Vedmata, Devmata and Vishwamata. Vedas have originated from Gayatri mantra and so it is known as Vedmata. It is Devmata because  it helps in manifestation of divine virtues (gun), actions (karma) and nature (swabhav). It gives inspiration for establishment of universal family “Vasudhaiva kutumbakam” and so it is known as Vishwamata. It enjoins to regard every human being as one’s own self. It advocates lofty thinking, ideal character and polite behaviour. It is known as Guru-mantra which means that of all the Mantras, it is the best and supreme. Gayatri Mantra was the first lesson to be taught in the schools in the ancient times and students were explained that the purpose of education is to attain spiritual wisdom. It directs cultivation of human dignity and observance of self-imposed rules and regulations. Education and learning are meaningful only if these factors are kept in view. The letters of Gayatri mantra are interwoven in such a manner that by their utterance special vibrations are created and the secret subtle centres of energy within the Sadhak get activated and awakened, manifesting their paranormal potencies. 
Thanks GOD,Thanks Sadguru,
Shiv Sharma

Gayatri Mantra Sadhana = Pujya Gurudev

Higher spiritual practice of Gayatri

=Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya

Inexhaustible Source of Spiritual Energy :
The scriptures prescribe that Gayatri should be worshipped thrice daily during Trikal Sandhaya  in the morning, at noon and in the evening. It is all the more beneficial if Jap, worship, meditation and contemplation of Gayatri is done even more intensively. But for specific purposes, when more energy is required to be generated, specific performance which is known as Anusthan is done. When long journey is proposed to be undertaken, special food and adequate money are kept for being used in transit. Anusthan, similarly is like journey expenses. When this energy capital is accumulated, Sadhak’s journey through life, whether in mundane or spiritual pursuit, becomes easier and smoother.

When a tiger pounces upon a deer or a cat attacks a mouse or a heron attacks a fish, they pause for a moment, stop breathing, move back a little, and sharpen all their inner faculties and then charge suddenly on their prey. An athlete in high or long jump, stops for a moment, moves back a little and then leaps up or forward. A wrestler also takes a counter-move and suddenly changes his strategy. A marksman has also to do the same thing before shooting. In Anusthan, same thing has to be done on spiritual level. If any calamity has to be averted or some success achieved it is done by performance of Anusthan.
The baby cries ‘ma-ma’ and loving conversation between him and his mother goes on throughout the day, But when due to some emergency the child cries loudly and bitterly his mother abandons all work, rushes and attends to the child. Anushtan  is such an emergency call of Sadhak which has specific force and magnetism in it. The Sadhak, thereby, attracts within him, the extraordinary energy of Gayatri.
When human endeavour fails, there is no way out to avert a crisis. Darkness prevails all-around, the future appears grimly dark, circumstances become menacingly adverse. In such a plight, it is but natural to become nervous. The intellect of such a worried and dejected person does not work properly. A pigeon caught in a net is entrapped more and more when it flutters to get out of it. On such occasions, the name of God is the only strength. Draupadi, Narsi, Prahlad etc. had to call upon Divine help in a state of utter helplessness. When human efforts fail, the entire situation is changed by divine intervention. The intense dark night of calamity suddenly disappears with the out-break of Light and a person is able to see the right path. Anusthan erupts in the heart in the form of light which enlightens the path.
Extra-ordinary relief is obtained by Gayatri Anusthan in worldly difficulties, mental disturbance and internal restlessness. No doubt, Gayatri does not literally give the Sadhak a golden treasure. But it is also true that by its influence fundamental positive changes take place in human attitude and mentality which make it possible to find appropriate solutions to difficulties. Appropriate intelligence, wisdom and far-sightedness are intuitively revealed to the Sadhak to enable him to surmount the special difficulties and challenges faced by him. Some irrelevant way ward thoughts, desires and cravings overpower a person having a confused  mind on account of which he remains unhappy for no reason. 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 :-
Aayatu Varde devi Triackachare Brahamvadini /
Gayatri Chandsam: Mata: Brahmayane Namostutey //

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

Effective Daily Gayatri Upasana = Pujya Gurudev

A Simple and Safe Mode of Daily Gayatri-Upasana

=Pt.ShriRam 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.
 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.
Note: Gayatri Sadhana is a kalpavrakcha , Pls. start and get Exilent divine power with peace and prosperity.
Thanks God, Thanks Sadguru,
Shiv Sharma

Gayatri Sadhana = Pujya Gurudev

Activation of Internal Power Centres by Gayatri Sadhana

The masters of Mantra-Vidya know that words are uttered by different parts of the mouth such as, throat (larynx), tongue, teeth, lips and the root of the tongue. During speech, the nerve-fibres of the particular parts of the mouth from which sound emits stretch upto different parts of the body and put pressure on the corresponding glands. If particular glands of the person concerned are diseased or dysfunctional he starts stammering  while uttering the specific words. There are many large and small, visible and invisible glands in the body. Yogis know that some specific energies lie hidden in these glands, Shat-Chakras (six energy centre) related to the Sushumana are quite well-known but there are several other such glands in the body. The utterance of different words has its impact on different glands and by such impact the energy of these glands gets stimulated. Mantras have been composed on this basis. There are twenty-four letters in Gayatri-Mantra which are related to twenty-four such glands located in the body which, on getting stimulated, activate and awaken the powers of righteous wisdom. By uttering Gayatri Mantra the sitar of the subtle (Sookshma) body of the Sadhak  starts playing, tinkling at twenty-four points, creating sound waves which impact important  elements of the invisible world. It is this impact which becomes more and more pronounced and tangible through Gayatri Sadhana.
The flow of sound of these twenty-four letters of the Maha Mantra is of deep significance. The experts of the science of sound know the powers hidden in sound and the results which can be achieved by its subtle vibrations. Sound is synonymous with Brahma. It is Brahma  from whom the original first creative vibration issues forth resulting in seven-time chanting of OM. Just as the pendulum of a clock keeps on moving by swinging to and fro, in the same way the sound waves of Om create vibrations which regulate this creation. Later, three main waves of Sat, Raj and Tam relating to Hreem, Shreem and Kleem elements respectively flow in this current. It is further divided into branches and sub-branches which are known as Beej-Mantras. The letters, words and clauses of Gayatri Mantra have been seen by a seer vision and emanate from the unified field of creative energy, arranged in a specific and special sequence and inter-relationship. Chanted with sincere devotion, they plug the sadhak’s soul into the supreme and inexhaustible fount of spiritual energy.
Singing of Deepak-rag lights up extinguished  lamps. It starts raining when megh-malhar tune is sung. The melody created by playing flute makes the snakes wave their hoods in synchronicity, deer gets swooned and cows start  yielding more milk. The warbling of cuckoo incites passion. Even strong iron bridges may collapse by the sound created by the in-step, coordinated and rhythmic marching of a troop soldiers. The army is, therefore, forbidden to march rhythmically, in-step, while crossing a bridge. Dr. Hutchinson of America has achieved success and fame in curing several patients suffering from incurable and painful diseases by different musical sounds. In India, Tantriks keep a Thali (large metallic plate) on a pot and play it in a special rhythm and are capable of curing persons bitten by poisonous snakes, scorpions etc. and those suffering from thyroid goitre, Vishvel (poisonous creeper), ghosts, mania etc. The vibrations of a specific sound spread in the ether and attract atoms of similar type and return to their origin within few moments, duly charged with appropriate energy which  exercises curative impact in the appropriate area. This is how Mantras accomplish miraculous effects. The chanting of Gayatri Mantra activates the network of nerves in the mouth and stimulates specific glands. No sooner do they get stimulated, a Vedic symphony is created which spreads in the ether, takes a round of the entire universe, coming back to the source with its energy augmented manifold, capable of fulfilling the desired purpose.
Gayatri Sadhana, thus, becomes  a spiritual as well as a material boon for the Sadhak.
The factor which makes Gayatri Mantra extremely potent is the sadhak’s confidence coupled with faith. Psychologists are well acquainted with the power of self confidence. Instances have been cited in several of my books and articles to prove that only on account of imaginary fear people met untimely death and persons who were almost dead got new life on account of faith and confidence. Tulsidas has in his Ramayan compared faith and confidence to Bhawani and Shankar and stated, “Bhawani Shankaro vande shraddha vishvas rupino.” It is faith which has the power to turn a bush into a ghost, a rope into a snake and an idol into God. There are people who happily sacrifice money, comfort and even life for defending one’s faith and conviction. Eklavya, Kabeer etc. are examples of persons who acquired Knowledge  not directly from their masters, Gurus, but by dint of their unflinching faith in them. The basis of hypnotism is to get the desired work done by the subject just by infusing faith in him in the words of the physician. The Mantra of the Tantrik works miraculously on the patient only if he has deep faith in it. A Sadhak devoid of faith may utter that Tantrik Mantra hundreds of times but it will not have any effect. This fact applies to Gayatri Mantra also. When the Sadhak takes up Sadhana with faith and confidence Gayatri Mantra becomes much more effective and proves to be extra-ordinarily powerful due to the combined effect of faith and the Mantra’s own instrinsic spiritual energy.
It is shown in the sketch , which particular letter of Gayatri is related to which part of the body. The details are given in the following chart :-
 Letter   (Gland) Granthi Involved Energy
1 tat  Tapini   success
2 sa  Saphalta  bravery (Parakram)
3 vi  Vishwa   maintenance (Palan)
4 tur  Tushti   wellbeing (Kalyan)
5 va  varda    Yog
6 re  revati    love (prem)
7 ni   Sookshma  money
8 yam   gyana  brilliance(tej)
9 bhar   bharga  defence (raksha)
10 go   gomati   intellect (buddhi)
11 de  devika   suppression (daman)
12 va  varahi  devotion (nistha)
13 sya  sinhani  dharna (power of retention)
14 dhee  dhyan   Pran (life-breath)
15 ma  maryada   self-restraint (sanyam)
16 hi   sfuta   tap
17 dhi  medha  far-sightedness
18 yo  yogmaya   jagriti (awakening)
19 yo   yogini  production
20 naha   dharini  sarasta (sweetness)
21 pra  prabhava  ideal
22 cho   ooshma  courage
23 da  drashya  wisdom (vivek)
24 yat  niranjan   sewa (service)
Gayatri activates the above-mentioned twenty-four divine qualities in the devotee. With their growth, varied accomplishments (Siddhis) and prosperity start manifesting in the life of the devotees. Most of the people think that some god or goddess is bestowing these gifts because they are unable to see and understand the working of these subtle divine energies and the transformations flowing therefrom. Once they understand that transformations are taking place as a result of their own Sadhana they would realise that it is not by way of some unexpected gift from somewhere but is the result of a well organized scientific process  of spiritual growth. Gayatri Sadhana is not based on blind faith but has a solid scientific basis.
Thanks GOD,Thanks Sadguru,
Shiv Sharma

Gayatri Sadhna = Pujya Gurudev

Gayatri Meditation

=Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya

Human brain is an extremely wonderful cosmic computer. The activity, movement and potentiality of each of its cells leaves even the greatest of scientists awe-struck. Great energy is generated in the direction in which these cells are applied. All the physical energy of a person is diverted in the direction of his desires, aspirations and cravings.

Emotions first arise in human mind. When the mind concentrates on such emotions a magnetic field is created which attracts the desired elements from the atmosphere. This is the science of meditation. On this basis (AdiShakti) the power of the primordial energy  pervading the interior of the nature can be attracted by the Sadhak towards him and retained by him within himself.

Gayatri should be meditated upon daily at the time of Jap or at any convenient time. The Sadhak should sit for meditation in a secluded place having calm and quiet atmosphere. Mind should be steady and the body relaxed. While meditating during Jap one should sit in cross-legged position, keeping the backbone straight. When not meditating with Jap one can sit on an easy-chair or take the support of a large round pillow, wall or a tree. Body should be relaxed, as if it is life-less. Eyes should be closed, both the hands should be rested in the lap and it should be visualized that nothing but a vast blue space exists everywhere. At the time of Pralaya (universal annihilation) nothing survives except the blue sky or space. A mental picture of such a stage of universal annihilation should be drawn in imagination and when it is fully established, a small round mass of light should be visualized in distant space by inner vision. Thus Gayatri should be meditated in the form of a small brilliant star, as bright as the sun. With development of concentration in meditation this round mass of light comes more and more closer and becomes bigger and brighter.

On minute observation, black spots are visible in the middle portion of the Sun or Moon. In the same way in the round mass of light of Gayatri a faint image of Gayatri should be visualized in the beginning. Slowly and gradually this image appears to be clearer - smiling, speaking, sensitive and lively to the Sadhak. Before starting meditation the picture of Gayatri Mata should be examined minutely, lovingly and repeatedly along with its each and every part and it should be firmly established in the mind in such a way that the Sadhak may be able to formulate a mental glimpse of that image within the round mass of light. In due course of time a beautiful and enchanting image of Gayatri Mata surrounded by a round mass of brilliant light will be visible to the Sadhak.

Just as a person sitting in the sun feels warmth, similarly the proximity of Gayatri in the form of a mass of light suffuses the Sadhak’s mind , his inner-self and his entire body with divine light. Just as iron, when  put in the fire, becomes red-hot, so also, when the Sadhak retains the brilliance of Gayatri within himself during meditation, he becomes one with the Almighty Goddess, becomes a rishi, radiant with Brahmateja. He feels as if his whole body has become red hot like pure gold and a celestial, divine, sun-like light shines through him. The impurities, sins etc. of the Sadhak’s soul are burnt out in this light . He feels himself god-like, pure, fearless, pious and detached.

In this meditation, lights of different colours are seen. Sometimes small and big stars of different colours are seen appearing and disappearing in this light. They are seen moving from one direction to other, sometimes traversing back in opposite directions. Sometimes, they are seen moving round in a circle and also shooting fast like an arrow. These are all good omens of progress in meditation. With the growth of the energy of Gayatri within the soul, several potentialities and qualities start developing which are reflected in the form of small masses of light of different colours.

When this Sadhana becomes more mature and profound, the brilliance of Gayatri stabilizes in the middle of the brain or heart. This is the stage of attaining Siddhi. When the Sadhak attracts that brilliance from the outer space and settles it within himself, a stage is reached where his body and Gayatri’s life force combine at  one point. Just as a person, under the influence of an evil spirit, acts according to the will of the latter, so also after establishing Gayatri within himself, the thoughts, actions, behaviour, feelings, tastes, desires, aspirations of the Sadhak are oriented towards selflessness and universal good. Progressively, animality decreases and divinity increases.

This is the ideal form of meditation of Gayatri. When the Sadhak meditates on Gayatri in the form of a mass of light, he should feel that along with its rays, wisdom, virtuousness and divine energy are being infused in him. When the Sadhak comes out of such a meditation he feels that the proportion of wisdom, purity and refinement has increased within his mind and body. The Sadhak in due course, becomes a store of divine light (Brahmateja). This divine light is like a bank draft which can be instantly got encashed at any bank of Shreya or preya and divine or material riches, as the case may be, obtained in lieu thereof..

Thanks GOD,Thanks Sadguru,

Shiv Sharma

Gayatri Sadhna = Pujya Gurudev

Special Sadhanas for women

=Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya

Women have the same right as men in respect of worship of Vedmata Gayatri. To convert inertia into momentum two objects of opposite qualities which attract each other are required. Electricity is generated  by attraction and repulsion of negative and positive currents. Electrons and protons of an atom get activated on account of their mutual give and take. This conscious creation has been divided into male and female forms to make the eternal animate creation alive, otherwise this universe would have remained enveloped in inconscience. Union of rayi and Pran energies results in chaitanya. If there is no union of male and female elements, consciousness, pleasure, pulsation, speed, activity, growth etc. will all disappear and inconscience will reign supreme in the Universe.
Male and female elements supplement each other. One is incomplete without the other. The importance, utility, position and rights of each are the same. Those who say that women have no right to chant Gayatri Mantra, which is a Ved-Mantra, are completely mistaken. Of course, uneducated, unwise and impious women are like Shudra; and due to their own mental state they become depriVed of the right of Gayatri worship.

Women have equal right with men to perform all Sadhanas relating to Gayatri described in this book. It has, however, been observed that housewives who are ever much busy in house-hold chores, who have small children to look after and are unable to maintain cleanliness cannot find time to take up difficult Sadhanas. They have to be provided with a technique of Sadhana which is easy and does not take much time. Those who cannot remember full Gayatri Mantra can make do with chanting the brief Panchakshari Mantra (Om bhoor bhuvaha swaha). During the period of menses they should suspend regular Sadhana. The performance of Anusthan, if it is being done, should also be suspended during this period. It can be resumed on the expiry of this period, after taking bath.
Issue-less women or those whose children have grown up, unmarried women or widows, can conveniently perform Gayatri Sadhana like men. In routine Sadhana it is not necessary to observe specific rules and restrictions and there is no bar to discharging normal marital functions. But during specific Sadhana or Anusthan, the rule of observing Brahmacharya is to be strictly followed.

Sadhana for Concentration  of Mind and Self-realization 

Gayatri Sadhana can be used as an unfailing discipline by widows for exercising self-restraint, controlling sensuousness and for promoting righteousness and wisdom. Feelings of mental peace, steadiness, wisdom and self-restraint start growing from the very day. this Sadhana is started. Mind is brought under control and wayward thoughts are reigned in and silenced by righteousness. Desires, tastes, actions, sentiments, become pure, pious and righteous (Satoguni). Interest develops in self-realization, devout austerity, penance and love of God. Slowly and steadily the Sadhika is transformed into a Sadhwi, Tapasvini, Brahmavadini. She sees divinity in the form of Gayatri and attains deep inner peace in comparison to which the life of a mere house-wife appears to her to be purposeless.
Before sitting in Sadhana, women should take bath in the early morning by warm or cool water according to season. Water which is very hot or very cold is harmful for women. A pot of water should be kept close by. Rosary or mala of Tulsi and Kushasan are best suited. Gayatri should be meditated upon in the form of a middle-aged lady with a smiling face, wearing white clothes sitting on a bull, having four hands containing mala, kamandal, book and lotus flower. This meditation is extremely useful for controlling mind and developing righteousness. Mind should be applied repeatedly on this meditation. In Jap there should be some sound from the throat, lips should be so moved that even a person sitting close-by is not able to hear what is being uttered. Jap can be performed both in the morning as well as in the evening. More Jap can also be performed according to convenience. It is all the more beneficial if life of devout austerity and penance could be lived. 

Sadhana by Unmarried Girls for a Happy Married life.

Unmarried girls can worship Bhagwati for getting peace and happiness in married life. Parvati performed Tap according to Narad’s directions for getting the husband of her choice and ultimately her aspiration was fulfilled. Sita worshipped Gouri to get the husband of her choice. Gayatri Sadhana is beneficial in all respects if it is done by unmarried girls in Nav-Durga.

The picture or image of Gayatri should be kept on a small carpet or altar and Chandan, incense, lighted lamp, rice, grains, flowers and sweets, water etc. should be offered. The lighted lamp or camphor should be moved circularly round the idol or picture of Gayatri Mata. Chandan can be applied on the fore-head of the idol but not on the picture otherwise it maybe spoiled. Eyes should be closed during the meditation. Mental Jap of Gayatri Mantra at least twenty-four times should be performed. The picture or image of Gayatri can, if necessary, be obtained from Shantikunj, Hardwar. Gayatri Sadhana is most useful for unmarried girls. It helps them in getting good life-mates and good fortune.

Beneficial Sadhana for Married Women

Married women should worship Gayatri Mata  for happiness, prosperity, health and longitivity of their husbands. The spoiled nature, thoughts and behaviour of their husbands get purified and suffused with righteous wisdom with which they are able to discharge their house-hold obligations with enthusiasm and commitment. A woman who performs this Sadhana is loVed and respected by all due to her sweet nature, cooperative and service-oriented attitude cultivated as a result of Sadhana. House-wives should perform Gayatri-Sadhana to set right their own and their family member’s deteriorating health, to remove financial stringency, poverty, family disputes, misunderstandings mutual conflicts etc. Family members on her paternal side as well as those belonging to her husband’s family, both are benefited by her Gayatri Sadhana. However, it is particularly beneficial for family members of the husband of such Sadhikas.

Sadhana should be performed in the morning before noon. Food should not be taken till Sadhana is completed. Water can be taken. The Sadhika should sit with clean body, mind and clothes facing East. Sandal-wood paste mixed with saffron should be applied on the forehead, heart and throat. Image or picture of Gayatri should be installed and it should be worshipped according to the prescribed procedure. Yellow coloured flowers, rice, sandal-wood paste mixed with saffron, ladoos of gram-flour should be used for worship and prasad. In Arti, cow’s ghrit of yellow colour and if it is not available any ghrit mixed with saffron, should be used. Sandalwood powder should be used as incense. In short, preference should be given to maximum use of yellow colour in worship. She should meditate with closed eyes upon Goddess Gayatri wearing yellow-coloured clothes, sitting on yellow tiger under yellow coloured sky. At least one of the clothes, if not all, worn by women at the time of worship should be of yellow colour. Meditating in the aforesaid manner, Jap of at least twenty-four Mantras should be performed. Mind should be applied to Bhagwati Gayatri whenever there is an opportunity to do so. Fast should be observed on every Poornmasi (full moon day), In daily food one article of yellow colour should always be taken. It is good to occasionally apply paste of turmeric powder on the body. This yellow coloured Sadhana is beneficial for making marital life happy.

Sadhana for Progeny

Women whose children always remain sick or die prematurely, who get only male or female issues, who are infertile, or whose issues are pro-crastinators, lazy, dull, wicked, disobedient etc. may get rid of their anxiety by ardently praying to Vedmata Gayatri. There are several instances within my knowledge in which childless women had begged the favour of getting a child from Vedmata Gayatri and they have been duly blessed by Bhagwati. Nothing is impossible for Gayatri Mata to grant. There can, therefore, be no impediment for a barren woman being blessed with an issue.
If a pregnant woman meditates upon effulgent  Light in their womb before sunrise and sunset and perform mental Jap of Gayatri, the child to be born will be brilliant, wise, long-living and renowned.
A woman who has no issue should sit in Sadhana with a wet cloth around her waist and should meditate as if the light of Gayatri, like the rays of the Sun is entering into her womb, through her vagina. Eyes should be closed. This Sadhana helps in conception. Kunti had performed this Sadhana and had been able to conceive and give birth to Karna. This Sadhana should not be done by unmarried girls.
Soon after finishing Sadhana water should be offered in libation to the Sun and a handful of remaining water should be drunk. By doing this Sadhana a barren woman can conceive and those who get abortions or whose children die immediately after birth are able to give birth to normal children.
Mothers having sick, lazy, mischievous or irritable babies should take such babies in their lap and meditate upon Gayatri siting on a swan decorated with pink lotus flowers carrying a conch and a disc in her hands and perform mental Jap. This Jap has life-transforming effects on the mind and body of the child. If the baby is still suckling, the mother may feed him at the time of this Sadhana. Otherwise, she may touch the head and other parts of the body of the child. Keeping fast on Thursday is useful for the welfare of such children. After finishing Sadhana water should be offered in libation to the Sun and remaining water should be sprinkled on the child.

Sadhana for a specific purpose

For avoidance of any calamity befalling any member of the family or for removing any obstacle or difficulty coming in the way of some urgent work, nothing is so effective as divine help through the medium of Gayatri Sadhana. When fulfillment of any wish is hindered, Vedmata Gayatri should be remembered and invoked. Just as a mother rushes to help her child on hearing his cries, the worshipper of Gayatri actually experiences boundless compassion and love of the Divine Mother.
Small Anusthan of nine days and full Anusthan of forty days duration’s should be performed to fulfil immediate needs. If a woman cannot perform it herself it should be got done by someone well-versed in Gayatri Sadhana. Observance of devout austerity and penance, as already described, helps in pleasing Bhagwati. Gayatri Upasana of one year’s duration fulfils all righteous desires. Gayatri Anusthans are as important for women as for men.
In daily Sadhana, recital of Gayatri Chalisa is most useful for women. Women who put on Kanthi around their necks instead of Yagyopaveet, attain dwijatva and become entitled to worship Gayatri.

Thanks GOD,Thanks Sadguru

Shiv Sharma

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The Yagya Campaign of Gayatri Pariwar

(A Gift of Yugrishi Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya’s to Spiritual World)

All World Gayatri Pariwar is engaged in multiple reformative and reconstructive activities on the personal, familial, social, national and cultural fronts of life. Spiritual refinement of the sukshma vatavarana has been the predominant focus of this mission and it has endeavored a Yagya-based movement on the lines of the vedic tradition to achieve this virtually The Yagya Campaign of the Yug Nirman Mission  The Yug Nirman Yojana mission of All impossible goal.    

 This historic mission has emerged from the rigorous tap-sadhna of the Vishwamitra of our times, the rishis of this age – Pt. Shriram Sharma Acharya. The devout endeavors and supernormal spiritual eminence of this yug rishi enabled the epochal descent of the otherwise lost and forgotten super knowledge (vidya) of Gayatri and accomplished it as the savior of the world. This visionary saint deciphered and propagated the divine light of Yug Ïakti Gayatri to reach the masses and also pioneered the revival of the vedic culture of Yagya so that it could be adopted by every man and woman in the present times too.   Likewise the rishis of yore, his sagacious acumen and saintly heart had understood the enormous problems and crisis of the era through deeper depths. He therefore encouraged eroding of the root cause hidden in the sukshma vatavarana and attempted colossal refinement in every dimension of the gross and sublime environment of life by the spiritual experiments of Gayatri Sadhana and Yagya.Massive number of small and hundreds of grand Yagyas have been organized since the advent of his “Yug Nirman” campaign. The “Sahastranshu Brahm Yagya” performed on the Gayatri Jayanti 1953 was the first spiritual experiment of grand participation of people from all parts of the society.

 It was the auspicious commemoration of the glorious completion of thetwenty-four divine Mahapurashcharnas endeavored by Gurudev Shriram Sharma Acharya for twenty-four years. This also laid the foundation of the Gayatri Pariwar. Series of distinct Yagyas in vedic tradition commenced in 1955 in which the Mahamrityunjaya Yagya, Rudra Yagya, VishnuYagya, Indra Yagya, Nava Graha Yagya, GanpatiYagya, Saraswati Yagya, Jyotioma Yagya, Agnioma, and the Gayana Yagya of the four Vedas, etc were performed with the participation of more and more Gayatri Sadhakas.  Year 1956 marked the 108 Kundiya Yagyas and grand Narmedha Yagya to mobilize the collective power and enthusiasm of the Sadhakas dedicated towards social reformation and welfare of the masses. Over 20,000 people from all walks of life had participated in these Yagyas conducted by Acharyaji in Gayatri Tapobhumi Mathura. Organization of 108 Gayatri Yagyas across the country was pledged on this occasion to propagate the Gayana of Gayatri and viGayana of Yagya among the masses. This number increased to 1008 within a year, which included 5 and 9 Kundiya to 108 Kundiya (Maha) Yagyas.

Thanks GOD,Thanks Sadguru,

Shiv Sharma

Gayatri Mantra Sadhna

Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya 

 "The Siddha Guru of Gayatri Mantra"

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 who loves 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 Sharma

Gayatri is kamdhenu = Pujya Gurudev

GAYATRI  IS KAMDHENU

=Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya

Kamdhenu is believed to be the heavenly cow which gives nectar like milk. It is said that gods drink it and always remain in a state of self-satisfaction, happiness and abundance. The speciality of Kamdhenu is that the desire of a person approaching it is instantly  fulfilled. Like Kalpa-vriksha, (heavenly tree) Kamdhenu, too, fulfills the desires of those who approach it with pragya and devotion.Kamdhenu is another name of Gayatri. Devata means a person who possesses divine nature. If a person having divine nature worships this great power, he drinks spiritual milk from the breasts of the DivineMother. He is saved from all botherations. The basic nature and char-acteristic of the individual soul is happiness. Its main attribute is toremain bathed in eternal bliss. No sooner does it get rid of ignorance-induced pain and suffering it regains its original nature. Gods in heaven always remain happy. Man can also remain happy in the same manneron this earth if causes of his suffering are removed. Kamdhenu Gayatri removes all the sufferings of her devotees.

Deliverance from Suffering of Three Kinds The causes of all suffering are:
(1) ignorance,
(2) infirmity and
(3) in-adequacy.

A person becomes happy to the extent he is able to re-move these  causes of suffering from within  him.The outlook of a person about the world gets vitiated on account of ignorance. Being ignorant of his true identity  he gets entangled in a false sense of identity with the transient  phenomena  and becomes unhappy. The feelings of selfishness, self-indulgence, greed, ego, nar-row-mindedness and anger deflect  a man from his duty. He abandons far-sightedness, hankers after money, materials, false name and fame - which are all transient and chimerical. Thus he strays away more and more from his true self which is the spark of the Divine.

This separation from the Source is the original sin. Sin automatically results in suffering. On account of ignorance he is unable to understand  the basic purpose of his life in this world. Consequently, his hopes, cravings and imaginations know no end. On account of such a perverted out-look normal ups and downs of life make him laugh, cry and weep.Death of a relative, differences in the tastes and temperament of col-leagues, ups and downs and fluctuations in circumstances are all natural but the ignorant man insists that what he  wants must always hap-pen and he should never be required to face adverse circumstances.When this does  not happen as per his fancies and events unfold contrary to his wishes, he weeps and cries. Thus, ignorance leads to innumerable sufferings.Infirmity means weakness. A man is unable to enjoy his natural basic rights on account of his physical, mental, social, intellectual and spiritual infirmities.

Delicious dishes, beautiful damsels, sweet music, beautiful scenery have absolutely no meaning for a diseased person. He cannot enjoy money and wealth. How can one enjoy the joys of studying literature, poetry, philosophy etc. if he is intellectually bankrupt ?Love, devotion, company of righteous persons and spiritual bliss can hardly be enjoyed by a person who is spiritually bankrupt. Natures law of survival of the fittest works in eliminating the weak. The weak are always harassed and eliminated.

Even positive, factors becomequite unfavourable to such a man. Winter season which adds to thestrength and vigour of strong persons and to the pleasures of an hu-morist becomes the cause for catching pneumonia, gout, rheumatismto a person of weak constitution. Factors  which are debilitating forthe weak prove invigorating for the strong. Even mighty emperors feelproud in adopting the figure of a roaring lion as the state emblem oftheir kingdom while the weak bleating goat is killed by wild animals oris sacrificed before the idol of Bhawani. The Infirm, thus, always suf-fer and even favourable factors do not prove helpful to them.Materials security  is yet another cause for human suffering.  Difficul-ties of several kinds have to be faced on account of scarcity of food, clothing, water, housing, cattle, land, companions, friends, money, medi-cines, books, weapons, teachers etc. and a person has to curtail hislegitimate needs, suppress his feelings and waste his precious life. Evencapable and competent persons feel themselves crippled beaten downfor want of material resources.

Gayatri is Kamdhenu

One who sincerely invokes, adores and worships Gayatri, enjoys pleasures similar to the ones a child feels while sucking nectar like milk of his mother’s breasts. He gets rid of suffering created by ignorance,infirmity and scarcity and all his righteous desires are fulfilled.

Thanks GOD,Thanks Sadguru,

Shiv Sharma

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To My Kiths and Kins

=Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya

have  personal attachment and deep affinity with persons belonging to Pragya pariwar . People do not have, but I have the recollection of their other several past births. I have collected all such persons with whom I had intimate relationship in the past by coincidence or by deliberate efforts. Akhanda Jyoti and constructive programmes launched by this mission  have been acting as uniting factors in this respect. There is mutual guardian-child bond of affection between us. Children, by their very nature, want something or the other from their guardians, whether it may or may not be useful or necessary. This affectionate tussle goes on till the children become mature enough to understand the difference between usefulness and futility.

Whether by faith or habit, there is such a strong bond between us that it is not limited merely to the exchange of thoughts and personal contacts. Several parijans are facing difficulties. Most of them are entangled in some problem or the other. Some persons want to be in better worldly conditions. There may be several reasons, but the fact remains that people come to me for the fulfilment of some desire or aspiration and express it, with or without speech. Their faith is reassured when they find that what they wanted has been fulfilled, if not fully, at least partially.

This is not relationship of a beggar and a benefactor but of a guardian and his ward. If a calf does not suck the milk of its mother, a serious problem is created for the cow. It is not the cow alone which gives milk to the calf. The calf also gives something to its mother.

Although, outwardly, a regular record of membership of Gayatri parivar, Pragya parivar  is maintained and the condition of regular contribution is attached to it, the reality is that it is an intimate relationship of close affinity of past births of which I am well aware. In the background there are several miraculous events which I remember very well. Both the sides try to come closer and are always keen to do everything which can be done for the other. This is not mere imagination but a reality which is experienced by both from time to time.

This  category of persons, who are my children have, no doubt, helped the mission but it is a secondary matter. The main thing for me is how to get the joy of seeing them happy. Uptill now, we met, talked and enjoyed the company of each other but that facility has now been withdrawn. In this, there is no question of time or convenience. The only reason for this is that routine external contacts disturb the focus required in Sukshmikarana Sadhana with which the fate of humanity is linked. If the matter had been about my own personal liberation or attainment of Siddhi or heaven it could have  been easily postponed. But the times are so critical that not a moment can be wasted. There is no alternative but to take up position on the front, like an honest soldier. Parijans, are therefore, requested to leave me alone with a view to enabling me to concentrate on Sukshmikarana Sadhana.

I reassure all my children, Pragya-parijans, that if they refine their inner consciousness a little they will feel a deep, intimate affinity with and proximity to me because my astral body will become more radiant and remain vibrantly alive. It will instantly reach wherever necessary and give the needed affection, cooperation, advice, guidance etc. There is not going to be the slightest change in my habit of helping people in their difficulties and in their sadhana. They will get this benefit now to a greater extent.
My Gurudev lives in his astral body in the Himalayas. I have experienced his constant proximity for the last sixty-three years, although during this time there were hardly a few occasions of three days each when I saw him face to face. But so far as faith and devotion are concerned, they were as intense as of Eklavya, Meera and Ramakrishna Paramhansa toward Dronacharya, Shri Krishna and Kali respectively. Those who will sublimate their feelings and devotion will find it comparatively easier to experience proximity to me.

Children do want something from the elders but the latter also expect something from them. They want the children to answer the call of nature at the appropriate place, follow etiquette, go to school for studies and observe similar other disciplines. I have also similar expectations. Shri Krishna had lifted Govardhan with the help of unpolished gval-bals. Hanuman had gathered bears, monkeys for his help. I cannot, by myself alone, accomplish the task of new creation. This is a task which needs cooperation of others. When so-called wise persons did not come forward, I gathered a family of childlike persons and started doing whatever could be possible.

I have always been conscious of my duties and responsibilities towards my children. But there is only one thing to which I would like to draw the attention of the parijans. I want each one of them to contribute their time and resources to the maximum extent to the mission, because for accomplishing  great works great persons and resources are needed. Every individual belonging to Gayatri parivar is potentially a great person. He has ignorantly worn a thin mask of smallness. His real face will be visible as soon as this mask is removed. The parable of a  lion cub who was brought up in a herd of sheep applies to each one of the Pragya-parijans.

My guide tore away in no time my garb of smallness and dressed me up with resplendent garments of greatness. For this rejuvenation, I had simply to get liberated from the slush of greed and illusion. I had to overlook the advice of others and summon up courage to accept the joint decision of my soul and God. Self-confidence to walk alone was aroused and I marched ahead, regarding high and noble ideals as symbols of God. After that, I never felt alone nor did I ever feel that I was being neglected or was without any resources. No sooner did I turn my face towards the truth, the fog of untruth disappeared.
My request to all the parijans is that they should not read this work as a mere narration of a life story. They should deeply ponder over it and take it as a saga of siddhi  (self-realisation) achieved through sadhana (self-discipline) and Divine Grace. They should also understand that my steps have advanced in the pursuit of Rishi traditions by presenting the path of spiritual awakening worthy of being followed by others. One should understand what the real nature of true spirituality is. A person will be benefited by spiritual realisation to the extent to which he will be able to integrate idealistically his inner illumination with outer brilliance.

My legacy and message to all my close and intimate Pragya-parijans is that they should learn something from my life and find out the reality behind the process of my sadhana. They should themselves examine how far I have succeeded and try to follow me intelligently and resolutely according to their capabilities. This is a bargain of profit, not of loss.

Guru Purnima Ke Pawan Parva Par Sadguru ko Kotish: Naman .

Thanks God,Thanks Sadguru,

Shiv Sharma