
Namaste
I am running my yoga class in mumbai since November 08
with grace of lord i have varied culture students
cosmopolitan class name it and i have it say Hindu Muslim Parsi catholic Australian Greek
I thank them to b my students
and i am very proud they all don't mind chanting OM or GAYATRI MANTRA
This post is specially dedicated to my students for making me proud.
॥ ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः तत् सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहिधियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् ॥
oṃ bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ
(a) tat savitur vareṇyaṃ
(b) bhargo devasya dhīmahi
(c) dhiyo yo naḥ prachodayāt
A literal (word to word) translation [1] follows:
Aum = The sacred syllable Om, identified with Brahman, the immanent reality and with the Hindu trinity ( Trimurti )
bhoor = The base of the universe. The Sanskrit root 'bhu' means base, ground etc.. Thus, bhoor is the base of the universe, or the Netherworlds as used in some interpretations . Together, bhoor-bhuvah-svaha constitute the early Vedic cosmos.
bhuva = Earth
svaha = Heaven
tat = That
savitur = Savitr's. Savitr is a name for the Sun, but specifically for the rising or setting Sun.
varenyam = Supreme/Excellent
bhargo = Radiance/ Splendour. The root word is 'bha' meaning shine. Other words derived from this root include bhaskar (sun) and prabhat (dawn).
devasya = Of the Deity (Savitr's). Here, 'deva' means deity and 'sya' is a possessive suffix.
dheemahi = we contemplate
dhiyo = Intellects (Plural of Dhihi = Mind or the intellect)
yo = Who
naha = Our
prachodayat = Awakens, rouses, inspires. 'Pra' is a prefix, the root 'chod' means drive, inspire etc. and 'yaad' is a causative suffix.
An alternate word to word translation:
Aum = The sacred syllable Om
bhoor = The earth, Embodiment of vital spiritual energy(pran)/breath
bhuwah = Destroyer of sufferings
swaha = Embodiment of happiness/destroyer of miseries and symbol of bliss
tat = That (Supreme Being)
savitur = Bright like sun/Effulgent/Radiant/Creator
varenyam = Best choicest/Supreme/Excellent
bhargo = Destroyer of sins
devasya = Divine/Bestower of Divine Power
dheemahi = May imbibe/To adopt/To aquire
dhiyo = Intellect
yo = Who
naha = Our
prachodayat = May inspire/Inspire to Righteousness
4 comments:
Hi!
I loved the sound of Gayantri Mantra when I first heard it and now it has meaning! So soothing and peaceful. It transcends all religions and cultures; I'm more than happy to chant it.
I'm in my third month of yoga and started at beginner level. Antara runs amazing, personalised classes. She is an absolute godsend!
I have never felt more healthy and alive. Yoga really gives you more energy and power yoga is a bit more of a workout too.
Hooked on yoga now.
Andrea
Hi Andrea
Thanks dear
As children make Mother
i feel students make teacher
M too lucky to have u all
loves
yoga has brought meaning and structure in my life...
antara classes are jut great iev got perspective in my life now...
not only does she conduct yoga classses but she conducts other stuff like fun iterractive sessions and vision class and tarot readin
iev not only found a yoga instructur but a friend guide and philospher
Hey Hi Harshita
Thanks God Bless
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