Goddess Gayatri is given a special place Hindu culture. The relationship between life and the earth is possible only through Goddess Gayatri. She is also considered the basis of the origin of Vedas. Lord Shri Krishna himself speaks of Goddess Gayatr’s glory in Geeta.
Different views on when Gayatri Jayanti is celebrated
Different theories are popular with regards to Gayatri Jayanti Tithi. Some believe that it is to be celebrated on the Dashmi of Shukla Paksha in Jyeshtha month, Ganga Dussehra is also celebrated on this day. So it is celebrated on Ganga Dussehra. According to another fact, it is celebrated on Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha in Jyeshtha month. Apart from this some also celebrate it on the Purnima of Shravan month.
Gayatri Jayanti – Shubh Muhurat
This year, Gayatri Jayanti will be celebrated on 18 June 2024, Tuesday.
- Ekadashi Tithi starts – 17 June 2024 at 28:44.
- Ekadashi Tithi ends – 18 June 2024 at 06:29.
Gayatri Jayanti Katha
There are several references to Gayatri Jayanti in mythology too. As per one such scripture Gayatri is considered the essence of Vedas. Lord Brahma has spoken on the origin of Gayatri. Knowledge and enlightenment in the universe are believed to be forms of Gayatri. Lord Brahma developed Gayatri in the beginning of the creation of the world and hence she is called Gayatri.
Before creating the four Vedas, Lord Brahma created the Gayatri Mantra of 24 words. Every word of Gayatri Mantra is a complete knowledge in itself. It contains all the subtle elements. After this, the Vedas flourished as a combination of Brahma and Gayatri.
Relation between Gayatri and Vedas
Mother Gayatri is considered the originator of the Vedas. That’s why Gayatri Mantra is considered the essence of all Vedas, which means everything in Vedas originated from Gayatri Mantra itself. The virtue attained by reading all the four Vedas can be attained just by reciting Gayatri Mantra. Gayatri is the mother of all the four Vedas, that’s why she is also called Veda Mata.
Kathas related to Gayatri
Gayatri Kathas provide us with the basis of all stories related to Gayatri. It is believed that Vishwamitra created mother Gayatri after a lot of hard work and made her capable and accessible for all.
Vivaha Katha of Gayatri
According to a popular story on Gayatri, once Lord Brahma wanted to organise a Yagya for the welfare of the world. When the Yagya was about to start, his wife Savatri was not present with him and so they could not start the Yagya in the Shubh Muhurat. When it got too late, Brahma Ji called Gayatri and asked her to sit beside him in the Yagya. This placement is reserved for the wife of the man who performs the Yagya. After some time, Savitri arrived and saw Gayatri sitting beside Brahma Ji as his wife. This is how Gayatri got married to Lord Brahma as per mythological stories.
Benefits of worshipping Gayatri
Gayatri is considered the Avatar of Shakti. It is important to worship Gayatri for overall development.Goddess Gayatri’s worship eliminates all the problems in life and brings one closer to truth.
Worshipping Gayatri is considered magical in Hindu scriptures. Gayatri is a very powerful energy among all the powerful elements in the universe. One can become a good orator and command goodwill by worshipping Gayatri.
Tripad Gayatri Mahima
Gayatri is considered the basis of spiritual, mental and behavioural qualities. Gayatri is the power behind the happiness from these qualities. These qualities are divided into Sat, Raz and Tama. Worshiping Gayatri becomes important in order to win over them. All these three classes fall under Gayatri’s power. That’s why Gayatri is also called ‘Tripada’. One receives welfare only after overcoming these three aspects.
Benefits and power of Gayatri Mantra
‘Om Bhoor Bhuva Swaha Tatsa Viturvareniyam
Bhargo Devasya Dimahi Dhiyo Yonah Prachodayat.’
The effect of Gayatri Mantra is very subtle but steady. All kinds of sorrows are destroyed by chanting this Mantra. Chanting the Gayatri Mantra invokes the power which lies latent in devotees.
One receives success and accomplishment by reciting this Mantra. Gayatri Mantra is considered scientifically valid too. It is a part of Param Brahma Kriya. Chanting the Gayatri Mantra is the easiest and quickest way of worshipping Lord. The devotee leads a successful life by walking on this path.
The Bhagavad Gita states the following verse on Gayatri – ‘Chando Mein Main Gayatri hu’, the importance of Gayatri can be studied from different facts available in Hindu Dharam. There are several different schools of thoughts in mythology on various Mantras however when it comes to Gayatri Mantra, all the saints of different communities agree on its immense power.
Gayatri has been worshipped in Atharva Veda. In Geeta it is considered as the giver of
age, life, power, fame, wealth and Brahmatej. As per Vishwamitra there is no Mantra equivalent to Gayatri in all the four Vedas. Many say that – Brahma Ji wrote a three step Gayatri which gives the summary of all the three Vedas, which means there is no other Mantra as pure and as divine as the Gayatri Mantra.