An interpretation of the exalted Gayatri mantram, is as follows.
This divine, supremely blissful,(hence Varenyam) light (Bhargah) of that Savita (devasya) is shining all around us. However, we are unable to perceive it through our sense organs. We seek to realise that divine light.
Let that Savita himself direct our minds towards realising that glory. Unable to attain that goal through any worldly means, we seek the help of that Savita itself, to reveal his glory. Remember the exhortation of the Katha Upanishad - yamavaisha vrunute tena labhyah. Also see a sloka with similar meaning at the end of the Isaavasya Upanishad.
An interpretation of the exalted Gayatri mantram can also be seen in several mantras of the Svetasvatara Upanishad.
This short prayer is a treasurehouse of spiritual powers. Even with the regular chant of this mantra alone, a person can be assured of a peaceful, divine life. That's why it is insisted that children should be initiated to Gayatri mantram at a very young age, so that as they grow up, they will be so used to doing the nitya karma the same way they brush their teeth, take bath etc. Feel the spirit of the Gayatri mantra while you chant. It is feeling that gives spirituality. It can truly work wonders.
This divine, supremely blissful,(hence Varenyam) light (Bhargah) of that Savita (devasya) is shining all around us. However, we are unable to perceive it through our sense organs. We seek to realise that divine light.
Let that Savita himself direct our minds towards realising that glory. Unable to attain that goal through any worldly means, we seek the help of that Savita itself, to reveal his glory. Remember the exhortation of the Katha Upanishad - yamavaisha vrunute tena labhyah. Also see a sloka with similar meaning at the end of the Isaavasya Upanishad.
An interpretation of the exalted Gayatri mantram can also be seen in several mantras of the Svetasvatara Upanishad.
This short prayer is a treasurehouse of spiritual powers. Even with the regular chant of this mantra alone, a person can be assured of a peaceful, divine life. That's why it is insisted that children should be initiated to Gayatri mantram at a very young age, so that as they grow up, they will be so used to doing the nitya karma the same way they brush their teeth, take bath etc. Feel the spirit of the Gayatri mantra while you chant. It is feeling that gives spirituality. It can truly work wonders.
