The Five Faces of Gayatri
The Gayatri Mantra is the most sacred and universal mantra that can help enhance your intuition and intuitive abilities while manifesting what you desire. The Gayatri Mantra is a Sanskrit mantra that has been chanted for thousands of years and is considered to be one of the oldest known and most powerful mantras. It is said to contain all the knowledge of the universe, and refers to the all-pervading light of the celestial realms.
Gayatri, the five-faced Goddess, is said to have domain over the five senses or pranas, and protects these five life-forces of those who chant the Gayatri Mantra. She appears with five faces and ten hands holding, sword, lotus, trident, disc, skull, Varada in left and goad, noose, a manuscript, the jar of ambrosia and Abhaya in right. The five faces symbolize the five pranas and the five elements of the universe, earth (pritvi), water (jala), fire (tejas), wind (vayu) and space (akasha).
In her role as the protector, Gayatri is referred to as Savitri. Another recent depiction is accompanied by a white swan holding a book to portray knowledge in one hand and a cure in the other, as the goddess of learning.
She is also sometimes shown mounted on a lotus holding lotus, noose, trident, Scimitar and vard mudra in right, with conch, discus, bow-arrow, goad and abhaya mudra in left.
The Gayatri Mantra is dedicated to the aspect of the sun just before sunrise so that all the potential energy emanating from the entire cosmos is contained within Gayatri. Some favor the Gayatri Mantra as the origins of the universe, others as an aspect of the sun. You can choose whichever one you resonate with best.
Indian Trap (aka J2) is proud to present his latest single, “Gayatri Mantra (Om Bhūr Bhuvaḥ Svaḥ)”, which he co-wrote with South Indian artist S.J. Jananiy. The renowned LA producer has been collaborating with the singer for a long time to create a new sound that combines ancient Sanskrit Mantras with classical Indian vocal techniques and contemporary Trap Music.
The “Gayatri Mantra (Om Bhūr Bhuvaḥ Svaḥ)” pushes the envelope as singer S.J. Jananiy delivered a sublime vocal performance over a hypnotic beat and melodic synths, Indian temple bells, Flutes and 808 basses.
The Mantra
Aum is the primordial fundamental sound symbolic of the Universal Absolute.
Bhuh Bhuvah Svah means “past,” “present,” and “future”
Tat Savitur Varenyam, the “Ultimate Reality,” the ultimate light of wisdom, “adore”
Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi, Bhargo means “illumination,” Devasya means “Divine Grace,” Dheemahi means “we contemplate.”
Dhiyo Yo nah Prachodayat, Dhi means “intellect,” Yo means “who,” Nah means “ours,” and Prachodayat means “requesting / urging / praying.”
One interpretation of the mantra’s meaning is expressed as: “May the Almighty God illuminate our intellect to lead us along the righteous path.” There is room to go much deeper in understanding the intended meanings of this mantra.
The earth (bhur), the planets (bhuvah), and the galaxies (swah) are moving at a very great velocity, the sound produced is Om , (the name of formless God.) That God (tat), who manifests Himself in the form of light of suns (savitur) is worthy of bowing/respect (varenyam). We all, therefore, should meditate (dheemahi) upon the light (bhargo) of that deity (devasya) and also do chanting of Om. May He (yo) guide in the right direction (prachodayat) our(nah) intellect dhiyo.
“O Divine mother, our hearts are filled with darkness. Please make this darkness distant from us and promote illumination within us.”
The Gayatri may be practiced at any time of the day but if you can comfortably wake up and meditate during brahma muhurta, between 3:30–4:30 a.m., this is the best time for practicing the Gayatri Mantra. If possible, face east toward the rising sun in the morning and west toward the setting sun in the evening.
The ancient texts say that repeating the mantra 10 times daily removes the sins of this life, 100 times daily removes the sins of your previous life, and 1000 times daily removes the sins of three yugas (innumerable lives).
While talking about his latest release, J2 aka Indian Trap shared, “Listening to the “Gayatri Mantra” really helps me in improving my concentration and creativity. It allows me to enhance my productivity and aids me to take my music production to the next level. I have always considered myself a sound designer. When I learned that the Shaivite Hindu tradition believes that matter is vibration and the cosmos is sound, it got me thinking. We talk about someone having great vibes, don’t we? Don’t we say that some people vibe well together? These seemingly trivial words have a profound meaning. Mantras are prayers that vibe with the universe. What better lyrics can a composer ask for? Jananiy brought the mantras and I brought my music.”
“Three thousand years old mantras that go right to the heart of matter and contemporary music that has emerged from the streets, from ordinary people… we’re talking about roots. Music is the medicine for the soul, Plato said. At its best, music is a cosmic energy that removes negativity and obstacles, bringing peace, focus and satisfaction to all who listen. Ever heard of Bach? The journey may be long, but we are on the right track”, Trap further continued.
Singer S.J. Jananiy added, “Working along with Jay for this very special single was highly explorative by fusing the Vedic Mantras, his Indian Trap music, and the many vocalizations. It got me thinking about how these Mantras, encased in Trap music and Indian raga-based music, could be performed live and that got me curious about those possibilities. This song has at least thirty different vocal layers, along with a unique collage of taans, aalaaps, swaras and improvisations that blend beautifully with harmonies for Jay’s track.”
The word “Gayatri” itself has its origin in the Sanskrit phrase Gayantam Triyate iti, and refers to that mantra which rescues the chanter from all adverse situations that may lead to mortality. It is believed that by chanting the Gayatri mantra and firmly establishing it in the mind, if you carry on your life and do the work that is ordained for you. Your life will be full of happiness, you will accumulate spiritual light, and that you will not only raise your own vibratory level but also the levels of those around you, your family and friends, your circle of acquaintances, and the entire global community.
The sound of the Gayatri mantra brings us back to our own true nature, which is pure consciousness itself. It reminds us that we are already perfect beings, and that we have been given everything we need to manifest our highest potential. We remember that we are divinely connected to the universe, and that we are blessed by its abundance.
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