| Significance of Gayatri Mantra in the 21st Century |
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To Alleviate tension and stress: In today's scenario where tension and stress is the order of the day, the Gayatri Mantra helps to iron out anxieties filling the self with inner peace. Chanting the Gayatri Mantra even aloud, like a call of beseech to Lord Surya, is also found to be very effective and soothing. The mind becomes more tranquil and capable of composed and methodical thinking. It is more effective, if the mantra is chanted early in the morning, at the beginning of the day. Combined with yoga, the Gayatri Mantra is regarded as the best start to a day or new way of life.
For detoxification of self: Negative thoughts like that of greed, selfishness, jealousy and hatred are easily overcome with regular chants of the Gayatri Mantra. The mantra can be mentally chanted over and over again in times of need, irrespective of place and time. Albeit, like every other Hindu tradition, the person chanting the mantra should be in a clean place and refrain from indulging in any act of crime or sex. The Mantra helps detoxification of the mind, cleansing it of negative thoughts. Regular chanting of the same, especially at recommended times and postures, are found to rinse out the soul of all such evil thoughts that restrict self-improvement..
This entire universe has emerged by the power of the Gayatri Mantra. Indeed all this is nothing but the manifestation of the power of God.
To discipline one's self: Discipline in one's life comes from discipline of thoughts, words and deeds. Chanting the Gayatri Mantra and making it a part of everyday life helps to inculcate this discipline. It begins with the cleansing of clutter in the mind. This sanitizing effect paves the way for method and logical reasoning in one's thoughts. Regular chanting introduces discipline in the person's life, helping him in his personal life, relationships and career.
To bring about self-awareness: When the mind is torn apart with chaotic thoughts and inner disturbance, listening or chanting the Gayatri mantra, enables a step-by-step process of purification, tranquility and cognizance. This brings about awareness of the inner self and goals, which automatically shows the path of life, such is the power of the Gayatri Mantra. The person is suddenly aware of the path he should choose or the decision he should take.
To cleanse the Environment: In an age of pollution and global warming where nature has been abused for ages and has now reacted with a vengeance, the chants of Gayatri Mantra during Yagna, has the power to bring about balance in nature, detoxifying the environment and restoring balances. |
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