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Know interesting facts about Gayatri Mantra, the holiest Hindu hymn

New Delhi: Gayatri mantra is the holiest hymn in Hinduism recited by millions of Hindus every day.It is repeated during daily prayers performed by many Hindus three times a day, while facing the sun: at

India TV News Desk Updated on: September 30, 2014 8:39 IST



Here is a word-for-word breakdown of the mantra:

tat–that (God)

savitur–of the sun

varenyam–the best

bhargo (bhargas)–light, illumination

devasya–divine

dhimahi–let us meditate (a verb)

dhiyo (dhiyah)–thought(s)

yo (yah)–which

nah–of us, our

pracodayat–May it push, inspire (a verb)

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