Sri Gayatri Ashtakam

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shree gaayatryasht'akam'

vishvaamitrapah'phalaam' priyataraam' vipraalisam'sevitaam'
nityaanityavivekadaam' smitamukheem' khand'endubhooshojjvalaam' |
taamboolaarunabhaasamaanavadanaam' maartaand'amadhyasthitaam'
gaayatreem' harivallabhaam' trinayanaam' dhyaayaami panchaananaam' || 1 ||

jaateepankajaketakeekuvalayaih' sampoojitaanghridvayaam'
tattvaarthaatmikavarnapanktisahitaam' tattvaarthabuddhipradaam' |
praanaayaamaparaayanairbudhajanaih' sam'sevyamaanaam' shivaam'
gaayatreem' harivallabhaam' trinayanaam' dhyaayaami panchaananaam' || 2 ||

manjeeradhvanibhih' samastajagataam' manjutvasam'vardhaneem'
vipraprenkhitavaarivaaritamahaarakshoganaam' mri'nmayeem' |
japtuh' paapaharaam' japaasumanibhaam' ham'sena sam'shobhitaam'
gaayatreem' harivallabhaam' trinayanaam' dhyaayaami panchaananaam' || 3 ||

kaancheechelavibhooshitaam' shivamayeem' maalaardhamaalaadikaan
bibhraanaam' parameshvareem' sharanadaam' mohaandhabuddhichchhidaam' |
bhooraaditripuraam' trilokajananeemadhyaatmashaakhaanutaam'
gaayatreem' harivallabhaam' trinayanaam' dhyaayaami panchaananaam' || 4 ||

dhyaaturgarbhakri'shaanutaapaharanaam' saamaatmikaam' saamagaam'
saayankaalasusevitaam' svaramayeem' doorvaadalashyaamalaam' |
maaturdaasyavilochanaikamatimatkhet'eendrasam'raajitaam'
gaayatreem' harivallabhaam' trinayanaam' dhyaayaami panchaananaam' || 5 ||

sandhyaaraagavichitravastravilasadviprottamaih' sevitaam'
taaraaheerasumaalikaam' suvilasadratnendukumbhaantaraam' |
raakaachandramukheem' ramaapatinutaam' shankhaadibhaasvatkaraam'
gaayatreem' harivallabhaam' trinayanaam' dhyaayaami panchaananaam' || 6 ||

veneebhooshitamaalakadhvanikarairbhri'ngaih' sadaa shobhitaam'
tattvajnyaanarasaayanajnyarasanaasaudhabhramadbhraamareem' |
naasaalankri'tamauktikendukiranaih' saayantamashchhedineem'
gaayatreem' harivallabhaam' trinayanaam' dhyaayaami panchaananaam' || 7 ||

paadaabjaantararenukunkumalasatphaaladyuraamaavri'taam'
rambhaanaat'yavilokanaikarasikaam' vedaantabuddhipradaam' |
veenaavenumri'dangakaahalaravaan devaih' kri'taanchhri'nvateem'
gaayatreem' harivallabhaam' trinayanaam' dhyaayaami panchaananaam' || 8 ||

hatyaapaanasuvarnataskaramahaagurvanganaasangamaan
doshaanchhailasamaan purandarasamaah' sanchchhidya sooryopamaah' |
gaayatreem' shrutimaaturekamanasaa sandhyaasu ye bhoosuraa
japtvaa yaanti paraam' gatim' manumimam' devyaah' param' vaidikaah' || 9 ||

iti shreematparamaham'saparivraajakaachaarya
shreemachchhankaraachaaryavirachitam' gaayatryasht'akam' sampoornam' |

Meaning

A divine hymn of eight verses glorifying Goddess Gayatri, the Mother of the Vedas, consort of Lord Vishnu, and the embodiment of wisdom, purity, and light.

Each verse describes her radiant beauty, her cosmic presence, and the spiritual power of her mantra.

Essence:

Meditation on Gayatri as the five-faced, three-eyed Mother leads to enlightenment and freedom from sins. Chanting this Ashtakam brings peace, purity, and liberation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sri Gayatri Ashtakam?

Sri Gayatri Ashtakam is an eight-verse hymn composed by Adi Shankara Bhagavatpada, glorifying Goddess Gayatri, the Mother of the Vedas. It describes her divine form, immense power, and the wisdom she embodies.

When and how should one recite Sri Gayatri Ashtakam?

It is best to recite this stotra daily, especially during the Brahma Muhurta (early morning), noon, and during the Sandhya Kala (twilight periods). One should bathe, purify themselves, and recite it with devotion in front of an image of the Goddess.

What are the benefits of reciting Sri Gayatri Ashtakam?

Reciting it destroys sins, enhances knowledge and intellect, brings mental peace, offers protection from difficulties, and ultimately leads to liberation. It dispels ignorance and bestows the light of wisdom.

Who should recite Sri Gayatri Ashtakam?

Anyone, regardless of gender, who is a devotee of Goddess Gayatri, can recite this stotra. It is particularly beneficial for those seeking knowledge, peace, and liberation from sins.

How many times should one recite Sri Gayatri Ashtakam?

Typically, reciting it once or thrice daily is customary. For specific intentions, one may recite it a predetermined number of times (e.g., 11, 21, or 108 times) with a sankalpa (resolve) for special benefits.

What is the origin of Sri Gayatri Ashtakam?

This sacred hymn was composed by the great philosopher and theologian of Hinduism, Sri Adi Shankara Bhagavatpada. It is one of his many devotional compositions.

Sri Gayatri Ashtakam

shree gaayatryasht'akam'

Meaning

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