Gayatri Rahasya For His Holiness Shri Prabhu Ashrit Swamiji
His Holiness Shri Prabhu Ashrit Swamiji combined this Urdu book in Nairobi, British East Africa, in the year 1929-30. J.Krishna Choudry has translated this book into English.
Gayatri Rahasya means Secret of Gayatri. This is glorified as Mantra Rajam (King of Mantras) by the ancient sages.
Anyone who recites Gayatri is being protected by the almighty deity, Gayatri.
Mahatma Gandhi in his inaugural speech at the groundbreaking ceremony of Tibbia College, Delhi, on February 23, 1921, said that this therapy is totally devoid of religious sentiment. The man who recites Gayatri cannot fall prey to disease.
This book consists of thirty-five chapters. The psychic power of Gayatri, Gayatri, the savior of the fallen, the wondrous lights, the pure wealth, the soul of the Vedas, the omnipotence of Gayatri, the glory of Gayatri are some of the chapters in the book.
An interesting conversation between a Mahatama and a devotee explains the power of Gayatri. When the devotee wants some shortcut to God-realization, the Mahatama replies that reciting Gayatri will be the most suitable for him. The recitation is a sovereign remedy for all ills.
The Gayatri mantra consists of 24 syllables. The three feet of the Gayatri are made up of eight syllables each. 24 syllables are 24 divisions of knowledge.
The details are explained in a lucid style in the chapter Pranv-El Santo MonosÃlabo.
What is the Gayatri mantra?
ATM.
Bhur Bhuva Swaha
Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi
Dhiyo yonah Prachodayat
The meaning of the mantra is as follows:
Om. We meditate on the adorable and ever pure effulgence of the resplendent Quickener of the Universe. May THAT supreme Divine Being enlighten our Intellect.
This is a must see for all Gayatri worshipers and those who want to learn the secret of Gayatri Japa or recitation.
