What are 5 faces of Gayatri?

The well known form of Gayatri (Parvati) with the Saivite influence will appear having five heads (Mukta, Vidruma, Hema, Neela, Dhavala) with the ten eyes looking in eight directions plus the earth and sky, and ten arms holding various types of weapons attributed to Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma.

Who is Goddess Gayatri?

According to mythology, Goddess Gayatri is considered as a form of Goddess Saraswati and is the spouse of Lord Brahma. It is said that as Brahma’s wife, Gayatri Devi presented him with the four Vedas. This is why Gayatri Devi is known as the Veda Mata. She is also the patron Goddess of artisans, poets and musicians.

What does Gayatri hold?

The four heads of Gayatri represent the four Vedas, the fifth head represents the almighty God. In her ten hands she holds all symbols of Lord Vishnu.

What does Gayatri mean?

Gayatri is the feminine form of gāyatra, a Sanskrit word for a song or a hymn, having a Vedic meter of 3 padas or lines of 8 syllables. In particular it refers to the Gayatri mantra, and the Hindu goddess Gayatri as that mantra personified.

Is Gayatri mantra cursed?

Yes It is true curses do exist. The rules are: Mantra should be taken as a deeksha from Siddha Guru. If the Mantra is siddha to the Guru then the Guru transfers the punya to you and embeds the pure mantra in your soul.

How do you chant Gayatri?

Process of chanting Gayatri Mantra * One can chant Gayatri mantra three times a day, during the Sandhya timings. Sandhya means the junction of two parts of the day. * One should take a bath before chanting Gayatri mantra. * One should sit on Asana of Kusha and recite the mantra silently.

What are the rules for chanting Gayatri Mantra?

You can chant Gayatri mantra any time of the day but this mantra should be chanted in Bramha Muhrat that is in the morning between 4 am to 5 am as well as at the night before sleeping. Take a Sphatik Mala or any rosary and chant Gayatri Mantra 108 times.

Who is the founder of Gayatri Mantra?

The Gayatri Mantra first appeared in the Rig Veda, which was written in Sanskrit about 2500 to 3500 years ago. It is said that the sage Vishwamitra was given the Gayatri Mantra by the Supreme Being for his many years of reverence and meditation, to be shared with all humanity, so there is considered no earthly author.

What is the meaning of the Five Faces of Gayatri?

The five faces of Gayatri are the 5 sheaths covering a Jeeva (living being). They are the 5 manifestations and the ten arms of the 10 Sidhis (divine powers) and experiences. Five arms are on the left hand side and the other 5 are on the right hand side.

What is the meaning of Gayatri?

Maybe its meditation and worship is not apt, yet it has one important message and direction in it. We must see that minutely. The five faces of Gayatri are the 5 sheaths covering a Jeeva (living being). They are the 5 manifestations and the ten arms of the 10 Sidhis (divine powers) and experiences.

Why are the 5 Gods of our body called five demi gods?

The Lord of earth is Shiva and the Lord of water is Ganapati Ganesh. In this manner the 5 gods of our body are the Lords (existence) of the 5 elements (KAPILTANTRA). The 5 Pranas (vital force) too are called 5 demi-gods. All living beings have 5 demi-gods. Because they are imbibed with vital force, they are Shiva.