Who is Mother Gayatri?
Mother Gayatri is revered as the Mother of the Vedas and the presiding deity of knowledge, intellect, radiance, and spiritual consciousness. In Sanatan Dharma, she is regarded as a manifestation of *Adi Shakti* (Primal Energy). The Gayatri Mantra is hailed as the king of all mantras, while the Gayatri Chalisa beautifully extols the glory of the Mother. Its regular recitation leads to the purification of the mind, the development of intellect, and the attainment of inner strength and positive energy.
Gayatri Chalisa
॥Dohaa॥
hrim shrim clim medha prabha jivan jyoti prachand.
shanti kranti jagruti pragati rachana shakti akhand॥
jagat janani mangal karani gayatri sukhadhaam.
pranav om savitri svadha svahaa puran kam॥
॥Chaupai॥
Bhurbhuvah svah om yut janani.
gayatri nit kalimal dahani॥
akshar chaubis param punita.
inamen basem shastra shruti gita॥
shashvat satoguna satarupa.
satya sanatan sudha anupa॥
hansarudh sitambar dhari.
svarna kanti shuchi gagan bihari॥
pustak pusp kamandalu mala.
shubhra varna tanu nayan vishala॥
dhyan dharat pulkit hiya hoyi.
sukh upjat duhkh duramati khoi॥
kamadhenu tum surataru chhaya.
nirakar ki adbhut maaya॥
tumhari sharan gahe jo koi.
tarai sakal sankat sab khoi॥
sarasvati lakshmi tum kali.
diye tumhari jyoti nirali॥
tumhari mahima par na pave.
jo sharad shat mukh guna gavai॥
char ved ki matu punita.
tum bramani gouri sita॥
mahamantra jitane jaga mahim.
couu gayatri sam nahim॥
sumirat hiya men dnyan prakashe.
aalas pap avidya nashe॥
srishti bij jaga janani bhavani.
kalaratri varada kalyani॥
brama vishnu rudra sur jete.
tum som pavem shakti samete॥
tum bhaktan ki bhakt tumhare.
janani hi putra pran te pyaare॥
mahima aparampar tumhari.
jaya jaya jaya tripada bhaya hari॥
purit sakal dnyan vignyana.
tum sam adhik na jaga men anaa॥
tumahim jani chchhu rahai na shesha.
tumahim pay chchhu rahai na clesha॥
janat tumahim tumahim han jai.
paras parasi kudhatu suhai॥
tumhari shakti dip sab thai.
mata tum sab thaur samai॥
grah nakshatra bramand ghanere.
sab gativan tumhare prere॥
sakal srishti ki pran vidhata.
palak poshak nashak trata॥
mateshvari daya vrat dhari.
tum bin kaun kare rakhavari॥
jo jan sharan tumhari aavai.
so nischaya bhavasagar tar javai॥
bal buddhi vidya shil svabhavu.
dhan vaibhav yash tej prabhavu॥
sakal manorath siddhi karave.
jo yah chalisa nit gavai॥
॥Doha॥
gayatri chalisa padhe, shraddha sahit man lay.
gyan, vivek, sukh, shanti sab, jeevan mein barsay॥
Significance of Gayatri Chalisa
The Gayatri Chalisa is not merely a hymn of praise but a medium for spiritual awakening. Its regular recitation fosters positive thoughts, enhances intellect, and inspires the individual to walk the path of truth, righteousness, and virtuous conduct.
Benefits of Gayatri Chalisa
It brings mental peace and positive energy.
It improves intellect, memory, and concentration.
It is considered especially beneficial for students.
It helps reduce fear, stress, and negative thoughts.
It fosters happiness, prosperity, and harmony within the family.
It promotes spiritual growth and boosts self-confidence.
It cultivates wisdom, discernment, and the ability to make the right decisions in life.
Method of Reciting Gayatri Chalisa
Bathe in the morning and wear clean clothes.
Sit facing the east.
Light a lamp and incense before an idol or picture of Mother Gayatri.
First, chant the Gayatri Mantra (Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah...) 11, 21, or 108 times.
Thereafter, recite the Gayatri Chalisa with devotion.
Finally, pray to the Mother for intellect, knowledge, and righteous wisdom.
When Should Gayatri Chalisa Be Recited?
Although it can be recited daily, the times of *Brahma Muhurta* (pre-dawn hours), sunrise, or dusk are considered especially auspicious.
Its recitation is considered extremely fruitful on the occasion of Sunday, Purnima, Navratri and Gayatri Jayanti.Gayatri Chalisa is a simple and effective means of obtaining the blessings of Mother Gayatri. The person who recites it regularly with devotion and faith paves the way for knowledge, wisdom, self-confidence and spiritual progress in his life. By the grace of Mother Gayatri, happiness, peace, prosperity and wisdom reside in life.