| The Gayatri Mantra is considered the most powerful | | | | remover of pain and sorrow and the bestower of |
| Hindu mantra. It comes from the Vedas, which are | | | | happiness; O Creator of the Universe, may we |
| the ancient Hindu scriptures, and is the most revered | | | | receive Thy supreme sin-destroying light; may Thou |
| of all Vedic mantras. Although, this mantra is used for | | | | guide our intellect in the right direction. |
| different meditations and prayers, in this article, I am | | | | Gayatri Mantra Third Eye Chakra Meditation: |
| going to teach you how to use the it to open the all | | | | This particular technique of using the Gayatri Mantra, |
| important Third Eye Chakra. | | | | also involves using the power of mudras. Mudras are |
| The Third Eye, or Ajna Chakra, is part of the | | | | eye, hand and body positions that activate certain |
| Kundalini Yoga Seven Chakra system. This system | | | | subtle energy flows in the body, and create |
| postulates that there are seven energy vortexes | | | | favorable states of consciousness as well. They are |
| that lie along the spine, which help to transmute | | | | very useful for going deeper into meditation or |
| energy between the physical and subtle bodies. Each | | | | changing the energy flows in the body. The mudra |
| of these chakras are responsible for the health of | | | | used in this Third Eye meditation is the Shambhavi |
| the organs in the region where they lie, and are also | | | | Mudra. |
| responsible for certain mental and emotional traits | | | | To apply Shambhavi Mudra you will close your eyes, |
| and characteristics. Of these seven chakras, the | | | | and then turn the eyeballs up and look through the |
| Third Eye is one of the most important. | | | | center of the forehead. This position helps open the |
| The Third Eye Chakra is located in the center of the | | | | Third Eye and will enhance the affects of the mantra. |
| forehead and is responsible for one's power of | | | | For more details on mudras, you can visit my free |
| intuition and ability to see the unseen. The Third Eye | | | | website at |
| is also responsible for Psychic Powers and it's | | | | So to practice Gayatri Mantra meditation to open the |
| activation often leads to the attainment of such | | | | Third Eye Chakra you would sit up comfortably, close |
| powers. Although the seed mantra for the Ajna | | | | your eyes and turn them upwards to look through |
| Chakra is the AUM mantra, the Gayatri Mantra is also | | | | your forehead. Only hold this eye position as long as |
| a powerful tool to help open this center. | | | | comfortable. Then chant the Gayatri Mantra while |
| Below I will first provide the Sanskrit text of the | | | | visualizing it emanating from the center of the |
| Gayatri Manra and it's English translation. Following | | | | forehead. Continue this meditation for 5 minutes |
| that I will teach you how to use this powerful mantra | | | | initially, and it can be slowly build up to 20 minutes or |
| to open the Third Eye Chakra. | | | | more over time. |
| Highest Hindu Vedic Mantra: The Gayatri | | | | Summary: |
| MantraâEUR¨ | | | | There are many benefits to this meditation, and you |
| Om Bhur Buvaha Svaha âEUR¨Tat Savitur | | | | will find that, in addition to opening the Third Eye, |
| VarenyamâEUR¨Bhargo Devasya | | | | chanting it will give you a great deal of peace and |
| DheemahiâEUR¨Dhiyo Yonaha | | | | tranquility as well. One important note is that please |
| Prachodayath | | | | don't over do this potent meditation. Make sure start |
| Although there are several interpretations of this | | | | slowly and build up your capacity over time. The |
| mantra, in my view, the one below is the | | | | Gayatri Mantra is a great gift and used wisely, it can |
| best.âEUR¨ | | | | be a great tool for inner transformation and |
| Gayatri Mantra English Translation | | | | transcendence. |
| O Supreme Creator, Thou art the giver of life, the | | | | |