Which Veda contains the Gayatri Mantra?

The core Savitri verse is Rigveda, book 3, hymn 62, verse 10, addressed to Savitr. The customary Om bhur bhuvah svah introduction is distinguished from that verse.

Does the Roman text teach Vedic intonation?

It helps readers identify the letters and words. It does not teach the full accent system or traditional Vedic intonation; that requires qualified instruction.

Gayatri Mantra

Complete text, word meanings and Rigvedic source

The core Savitri verse of the Gayatri Mantra is Rigveda 3.62.10, addressed to Savitr. It contemplates the worthy divine radiance and asks it to inspire our understanding. The customary recitation begins with Om bhur bhuvah svah.

The Mantra

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ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः। तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि। धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्॥

Om bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ | Tat savitur vareṇyaṃ bhargo devasya dhīmahi | Dhiyo yo naḥ prachodayāt ||

Meaning

Connected meaning: We contemplate that worthy divine radiance of Savitr; may it inspire our understanding.

Tat — that; savituh — of Savitr, the impelling deity; varenyam — worthy of choosing, excellent; bhargah — divine radiance; devasya — of the deity; dhimahi — we contemplate.

Dhiyah — understandings or powers of thought; yah — who; nah — our; prachodayat — may inspire or impel. In the continuous text, bhargah devasya becomes bhargo devasya, and dhiyah yah becomes dhiyo yo through sandhi.

Om and the vyahrtis bhuh, bhuvah and svah precede the verse in customary worship recitation. The three are understood as earth, the intermediate realm and heaven. Rigveda 3.62.10 itself begins tat savitur varenyam; distinguish the introductory words from that source verse.

Savitr is the Vedic impelling deity. The solar worship context explains this page’s connection to the Surya introduction, while the mantra’s deity remains identified as Savitr. The Sanskrit source has devasya; the additional visarga found in some web displays is not included here.

Benefits

Devotees read it as a prayer for illumination of understanding and sound thought.

How to Chant

Read the words and meaning calmly. The customary worship text above does not include Vedic accent marks. Roman script is a reading aid; learn Vedic intonation, ritual method or initiation from a qualified teacher in your own tradition.

Its use in sandhya worship is familiar, but traditions differ in their rules and repetition counts. No single count is presented here as compulsory for everyone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Veda contains the Gayatri Mantra?: The core Savitri verse is Rigveda, book 3, hymn 62, verse 10, addressed to Savitr. The customary Om bhur bhuvah svah introduction is distinguished from that verse.
Does the Roman text teach Vedic intonation?: It helps readers identify the letters and words. It does not teach the full accent system or traditional Vedic intonation; that requires qualified instruction.