Dakshinamurthy Gayatri Mantra
Jambunathan Iyer
Dakshinamurthy Gayatri Mantra
Benefit (s) : The Dakshinamurthy Gayatri Mantra gives a person the ability to attain fulfillment in life with the guidance of a proper Guru. Lord Dakshinamurthy is an avatar of Lord Shiva in the form of a Guru (teacher). This mantra can also be chanted to overcome obstacles in education, accumulation of wealth, and marriage. Chanting this mantra will also increases one’s intelligence and mental sharpness.
Apart from that, individuals suffering from Navagraha Doshas (planetary afflictions), Shani Dosha, Guru Dosha, and those undergoing Guru Dasa and Guru Bhukthi can chant the Dakshinamurthy Gayatri Mantra to reduce and negate the evil effects of the planets. Those suffering from Pitru Dosha too can pray to Lord Dakshinamurthy.
Besides that, teachers, headmasters, principals, authors, novelists, designers, cartoonist, artists, journalists, publishers, astrologers, tutors, and those involved in the education as well as the creative industry can benefit greatly by chanting the Dakshinamurthy Gayatri Mantra on a daily basis. Students are also encouraged to chant this mantra on a daily basis to improve their intellectual ability and skills. Children suffering from low intelligent quotient (IQ), can be taught to chant this mantra as gradual improvements in their studies can be seen.
Apart from that, those whom are having difficulties in concentration and those whom are unable to do meditations, and yoga in a successful manner will be able to see improvements when Lord Dakshinamurthy is prayed religiously by chanting the Dakshinamurthy Gayatri Mantra on a regular basis.
Dakshina also means South. Therefore, those who have Vastu defects in the Southern quadrant of their properties (house, business premise, et cetera) and are suffering due to the defects can benefit greatly by seeking the blessings of Lord Dakshinamurthy. Pregnant ladies can also constantly chant the Dakshinamurthy Gayatri Mantra for a safe delivery free from complications as well as for an intelligent and healthy baby free from diseases, defects, and astrological afflictions.
Dakshinamurthy Gayatri Mantra
The blessings and grace of Lord Dakshinamurthy can be received by chanting the Dakshinamurthy Gayatri Mantra
Best Day To Initiate This Mantra : Thursdays, Dvadasi thithi day, or Trayodashi thithi day
Best Days To Chant This Mantra (if you are unable to chant everyday) : Thursdays, Dvadasi thithi days, and/or Trayodashi thithi days
Best Time To Chant This Mantra : Early morning, During Jupiter’s transit (both major and minor transit period), Guru Dasa or Guru Bhukthi (sub-periods) and Thursdays (especially after praying to the planet Jupiter)
Number of Times to Chant : 11, 108, or 1008 times
Who Can Chant This Mantra : Anyone regardless of gender and age
How To Worship : You can either use the Dakshinamurthy Yantra or the photo of Lord Dakshinamurthy
To Attain Mantra Siddhi : 108 times for 48 days (1 mandala)
Chant This Mantra Facing : East
Naivedya (Food Offering) : Cooked Bengal gram (split chickpeas / white chickpeas) which is also known as chana dal and konda kadalai
Flowers : Yellow coloured flowers or any fragrant flowers
Japa Mala : You can use rosary beads made out of clear quartz crystal (spadika mala) or Rudraksha mala
The following are the various versions of Dakshinamurthy Gayatri Mantra :
Om Rishabath-vajaaya Vidmahe
Kruni-Hasthaya Dhimahee
Thanno Guru Prachodayath
or
Om Rishabath-vajaaya Vidmahe
Kruni-Hasthaya Dhimahee
Thanno Dakshinamurthy Prachodayath
or
Om Dakshinamurthiye Vidmahe
Dhyanas-thaye Dhimahee
Thanno Dhisha Prachodayath
or
Om Vrushabath-vajaaya Vidmahe
Kruni-Hasthaya Dhimahee
Thanno Guru Prachodayath
or
Om Vrushabath-vajaaya Vidmahe
Kruni-Hasthaya Dhimahee
Thanno Dakshinamurthy Prachodayath
or
Om Nyana-mudraaya Vidmahe
Tatvabhodaaya Dhimahee
Thanno Dheva Prachodayath
or
Om Paravasaaya Vidmahe
Guru Vyakthaaye Dhimahee
Thanno Guru Prachodayath