Gayatri Mantra

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Notes: For literal translation please visit

https://medium.com/imeditation/gayatri-mantra-translation-word-by-word-meaning-in-english-547431a5d464

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Salutations to The Divine Mother Who envelopes us in a bliss shower God’s divine essence aglow in our heart Innate aliveness enabling each breath to start Effulgence of a thousand suns dispelling darkness Entwining our mind-body to the That oneness Moment to moment in a joy continuum There remaining no ego residuum Oh Mother! We are bemused by illusion Senses externalised, desires beget delusion Fallen from grace, we have forgotten our nature Your fragrant touch alone restores our true stature Awaken Mother, here in form, love and wisdom May our consciousness rise to the sensorium Dual polarities melding, illumining our soul That bliss suffused, we again feel whole 09-November-2021 Inspired By A Translation Poetry Contest Sponsor: Malabika Ray Choudhury Notes: Gayatri mantra is a popular, age old prayer, in Sanskrit language. For literal translation please visit - https://medium.com/imeditation/gayatri-mantra-translation-word-by-word-meaning-in-english-547431a5d464

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/14/2021 3:53:00 PM

I really like what you did here. An amazing interpretation it has to be!!! Congrats, Unseeking Seeker

Unseeking Seeker
Date: 12/14/2021 6:07:00 PM

Thanks Andrea! Have a look at the translation of the Gayatri Mantra as well. When chanted with a pure heart, the vibrations teleport us into the ethereal domain

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 12/14/2021 5:35:00 AM

Congratulations on your well-deserved win. You created a wonderful spiritual poem! Thank you for participating. Love ~ Mala

Unseeking Seeker
Date: 12/14/2021 6:26:00 AM

Thank you for providing the opportunity, Mala!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 12/13/2021 9:51:00 PM

A prayer I hear every morning in and around our arena. Beautifully done. Congratulations!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/9/2021 8:01:00 AM

This is pure, soulful encouragement toward unity. "May our consciousness rise to the sensorium Dual polarities melding, illumining our soul" Bravo!

Unseeking Seeker
Date: 11/9/2021 8:47:00 AM

The Gayatri mantra (Sanskrt language) is deeply researched. People chant it as a prayer mechanically. However, the rabbit hole goes in deep! Incidentally, the mantra has 8 syllables per line