"In the Gaayathri Manthra, the unity of body, mind and soul is depicted in the first line as "Bhur Bhuvah-Suvaha."
The next line "Bhargo Dhevasya Dheemahi" means' "Throw away the
darkness." "Dheeyo yonah Pracho-dhayaath" means: "Let the effulgence of the Divine dispel the
darkness of ignorance."
Gaayathri is pervading everywhere. It consists of three deities,
Gaayathri, Saavithri and Sarasvathi. Of these, the first one is master of the senses. The second is
the teacher of truth and the third is the master of speech. Hence it is Trinity of the senses, the
mind and speech. Gaayathri is hailed as Chandhasaam maathah (the Mother of all Vedhas).
Gaayathri has five faces and is the embodiment of all deities--Sarva dhevathaa Svaruupam.
Sthothra (description of the glory), Dhyaana (meditation) and Praarthana (prayer) are all contained
in the Gaayathri Manthra. When does a prayer become meaningful? It is only when you
stabilise your mind and turn it towards God. The basis for this is to meditate, pray and
experience. It is essential to achieve harmony in thought, word and deed. Gaayathri is teaching
this great lesson."
~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~
(Divine Discourse - 6.5.1995)
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