The Gāyatrī Mantra ( also known as the Sāvitri Mantra) is a highly revered mantra from the Rigveda, an ancient Indian collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns. The mantra is an important part of the upanayana ceremony for young males in Hinduism, and has long been recited by dvija men as part of their daily rituals. Modern Hindu reform movements spread the practice of the mantra to include women and all castes and its use is now very widespread. English translation by S. Radhakrishnan (1947): "We meditate on the effulgent glory of the divine Light; may he inspire our understanding. T… read more
The Gāyatrī Mantra ( also known as the Sāvitri Mantra) is a highly revered mantra from the Rigveda, an ancient Indian collection of Vedic Sanskrit hy… read more
The Gāyatrī Mantra ( also known as the Sāvitri Mantra) is a highly revered mantra from the Rigveda, an ancient Indian collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns. The mantra is an important part … read more
Deva Premal (born 2 April 1970 in Nürnberg, Germany, as Jolantha Fries) is a singer known for introducing Sanskrit mantras into the mainstream. Her meditative, spiritual music—composed and produced with Prabhu Music—puts ancient Tibetan and Sanskrit mantras into contemporary settings. Deva's parents are a mystic/artist father and a musically talented mother, she was taught violin, piano and received voice training. By the time she was five years old, she was already chanting the Gayatri Mantra daily, and since that time she continues to integrate meditation into her life. She … read more
Deva Premal (born 2 April 1970 in Nürnberg, Germany, as Jolantha Fries) is a singer known for introducing Sanskrit mantras into the mainstream. Her meditative, spiritual music—composed and … read more
Deva Premal (born 2 April 1970 in Nürnberg, Germany, as Jolantha Fries) is a singer known for introducing Sanskrit mantras into the mainstream. Her meditative, spiritual music—composed and produced with Prabhu Music—puts ancient Tibeta… read more