Meaning Of Gayatri Mantra:
OM. I adore the Divine Self who illuminates the three worlds -- physical, astral and causal; I offer my prayers to that God who shines like the Sun. May He enlighten our intellect.
Meaning Of Each Word:
ॐ = same as `OM' i.e. the praNava or `o.nkAra' mantra;
भूर्भुवः = the Earth and the world immediately above the earth;
स्वः = one's own;
तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं = that all creating great person in the form of sun;
भर्गो = radiance; luster; brilliance;
देवस्य = god's;
धीमहि = May meditate;
धियो = intellect and mind ;
यो = He who;
नः = us; to us or ours;
प्रचोदयात् = inspire; kindle; urge; induce;