The Hidden Power of Gayatri Mantra: How to realize your full potential through daily practice

by Om Swami

How to realize your full potential through daily practice

Step into your super consciousness to realize your dreams and goals!

Found in the Rigveda, Gayatri mantra is one of the most important and powerful Vedic mantras even today. Since ages, seers and householders have used its sublime energy to realize their material and spiritual dreams. Also known as Vedmata or Savitri, correct invocation of goddess Gayatri has remarkable effects on your emotional and psychical wellbeing.

Following on from his bestseller, The Ancient Science of Mantras, Om Swami brings to you a simplified method of unleashing the power of the Gayatri mantra. Razorsharp intuition or penetrating wisdom, working the law of attraction or gaining immense willpower, absorption and practice of Gayatri bestows it all.

Full of firsthand experiences, reallife stories and insightful passages, The Hidden Power of Gayatri Mantra offers you the most authentic and yet practical method of invoking the mantra.

Om Swami is a mystic living in the Himalayan foothills. He has a Bachelor’s degree in business and an MBA from Sydney, Australia. Prior to his renunciation of this world, he founded and successfully ran a multimilliondollar software company. He is the bestselling author of A Fistful of Wisdom, The Ancient Science of Mantras, A Million Thoughts, Kundalini: An Untold Story, A Fistful of Love and If Truth Be Told: A Monk’s Memoir.

Genres: Spirituality, Nonfiction, Hinduism, Audiobook, Meditation

194 pages, Paperback

Published January 28, 2019

About the author

Om Swami is a mystic who lives in the Himalayan foothills. Prior to renunciation, he founded and ran a multimillion-dollar software company with offices across the world.

Reviews

[Bharath · Rating 5 out of 5]

Om Swami's writings on spirituality & Hindu traditions are always exceptional. This is another inspiring book on how the Gayatri Mantra can help in our lives. There is detailed explanation on how to go about a daily practice as well as take up a larger chanting effort.

[mahesh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this book a few years back to understand the science behind the Gaytri mantra. But tried to read it for the second time since there is Mahashivratri tomorrow, So I can incorporate the Gayatri mantra for night Jhagarana. There are 36 detailed steps for invoking the Gaytri mantra, Though it looks tedious for a beginner. You must follow it rigorously if you are going for Asadharna Puruscharna. Those 36 steps for Sadakas.

The Basic pillars of Santana dharma revolve around Gomata(Mother cow), Bhagavad-Gita, Gaytri Mantra, and Ganga river.
Mystic "Om swami" has expounded his understanding of mantra and its practices through this book. The content would give detailed exposure to the "Gayatri Mantra" even for a beginner. After reading this work, I have a better understanding of the Gayatri mantra and how to practice it.

Gayatri mantra is the seed of all mantras discovered by "Vishwamitra" after his Tapasya. it must be chanted before getting invoked to any other mantra. Gaytri mantra structure is made of Chatuspadi(four limbs).

Mantra:
“Om Bhurbhuvah Svah,”
“Tatsaviturvarenyama,”
“Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi,”
“Dhiyo Yo Nah, Pracodayata,”

Translation:
Bhur-Bhuvah Svah is three planes of existence, three types of consciousness, three modes of material nature: sattva, rajas, and tamas –the modes of goodness, passion, and ignorance. Tat is that Savitur means something that’s radiant; it is also the name of the sun, and radiant, divine energy. Varenyam is something that is of the color saffron or something that is fit to be worshipped. Bhargo means radiant, effulgent; devasya is divine; dhimahi is to meditate upon. Dhiyo means intellect; yo means which; na means our, and pracodayata is to put in motion.

Meaning:
Meditating upon the brahman that is only fit to be worshipped. Brahman that is radiant like sun glowing like color saffron, is the one who fit to be worshipped. He is a glowing radian that fit to be meditated upon, I will invoke my intellect in motion to mediate upon this divine.

Four stages of chanting:
1. Ajapa - mantra itself chant through you, it happens after a multiple practices
2. Manasika - chanting through mind, but observing each of it with devotion
3. Japa - lips move while chanting
4. Vachika- chanting loudly
We require stillness of mind, to experience the true sense of the divine. Always chant mantra to invoke the divinity within you, Not to gain something.

Forms of mantra sadhana

1. Nitya karma- We perform this regularly, a daily routine
2. Naimittika karma - Performing chanting with a specific purpose(never use the accumulated energy for yourself). Purusha charana invoking the mantra and saving it for future use. Kamya prayoga, application of energy on desired results.

Performing the Gayatri mantra

1.Lagu purushacharna(mini) - 3 to 9 days
Chanting for 1000 times
2. Sadharana purushcharna(standard) ( 40-120 days)
2000 chanting a day
3. Asadharna puruscharna ( 18-24 months)
4. Maha purusachanra ( 3 years)

Rules to perform puruscharna

1. Stick to a daily schedule
2. Eat Only veg food, refrain from sexual gratification, light a lamp before chanting, face east or north while meditating.
3. Complete involvement in mantras
4. Invoke divine mother by taking water in right hand, chant Gayatri

I hope it helps. We all benefit from the grace of Gayatri's mantra.

Om Nama Shivaya! Happy Mahashivratri to everyone.

[Alok · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book for those who can follow the procedure discussed in the book.

Om Swami has nicely explained the process of invoking the mantra. But i don't know how many people would be able to do it in the modern city life which keeps bringing unexpected changes. And it will be very tough to maintain the kind of lifestyle while doing the invocation. But if somebody can manage to follow the procedure, i hope he will be benefitted as promised.
As far as people like me are concerned, meditation will suit them better. Meditation process is simple, it doesn't require too many rituals or accessories, and it doesn't require faith too. And its benefits are immense.

[Kavita · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very well written detailed book on the why and what of Gayatri Sadhana.

Clear, Concise and Crisp.
The author doesn't make the process very complicated. All important steps are explained well .

A must read for someone who wants to learn about the Gayatri Mantra and wants to seek the blessings of mother Gayatri.

[Sanjana Om · Rating 5 out of 5]

My infinite obeisances to Swamiji's Lotus Feet.

I received the book today from Amazon in perfect condition. I finished reading the book in one sitting and this book gives the reader an amazing insight to open up treasures of infinite energy already present within us. This book although isn't a one time read but can be repeatedly read again and again. Repeated revisits to certain profound aspects of the book helps the reader unlock a new different dimension in thinking!

"The Hidden Power of Gayatri Mantra" is one of the greatest gifts to humanity.

I had the Grace of attending the Gayatri camp conducted by Swamiji and Swamiji has described everything as per His first hand experience - The complete Truth As It Is.
Swamiji's immense Divinity, Energy, infinite Love and compassion can be experienced in the pages of this book. (In the same way one can experience His immense Love around His physical form too)

Therefore, a sincere seeker on the path of mantra science can benefit immensely by following the simple steps mentioned in this book. It is must read book for those on the path to self realisation through mantra. To make things easier for the seekers, Swamiji has elaborated both on the long method and brief method of purushacharana (of invocation) depending upon the seeker's temperament and so on. Devotion and faith is the key though (for both the methods of invocation).

The book is filled with real life stories of immense Faith, Power and Grace that has the greatest ability to make even a non believer fall in love with the Beautiful Gayatri Mantra.

Mere words cannot suffice the immense Grace I experience on an everyday basis - even a tiny bit of chanting makes a huge difference and has a deep impact on our souls.
The Loving-Kindness that springs forth in depths of one's consciousness is a beautiful thing to experience.
So if one aspires to tread the path sincerely, this book will serve as the right guide.

Please hurry! Grab your copy today and spread the word. Let everyone experience the Divine Love and Grace.

My infinite obeisances to Swamiji's Lotus Feet.

[Anuradha Goyal · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Paul Bard · Rating 1 out of 5]

Most books can't be great. Most fall along a distribution curve from mediocre to fairly good. But a few are the opposite of great and this book is one of them.

From a Hindu religious perspective rather than a spiritual position, this book conveys in a chatty tone, as if it was recorded and transcribed, an extraordinary variety of random pointless stories and unnecessary qualifications, ceremonies, cautions, and calls for deep deep respect.

The final instruction had 36 steps and starts with instruction one, have a shower.

But the overall attitude in this book towards the deity invoked by the Gayatri is not devoted but craven.

You can google the mantra and read a dozen better, shorter, more factual discussions of the mantra.

Good only for overly scrupulous cultural Hindus.

[Pankaj Kulshreshtha · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book can give hope to the most skeptical.

Replete with stories of success with Mantra Sadhana, this book is extremely inspiring for anyone wishing to progress spiritually.

As a person who attended the Gayatri Sadhana Retreat conducted by Swamiji, I was personally daunted by the "pots and pans" :) required for the Sadhana, and the range of mudras plus the mantras for each one. After attending the Retreat, I met a few people who were determined to do the Sadhana, and over time, they mastered the steps slowly but surely and then did it !

The personal stories of success of people who have tried really hard, and the stories of Kalavathi, Tarun, the Canadian gentleman - all real people who benefited immensely from Mantra Sadhana gets the spiritual momentum rolling in one who is keen to progress.

A million thanks to Swamiji is not enough, for being the guiding light in so many different ways. Meditation, Mantra Sadhana, Mindfulness, Kundalini Sadhana - name it - and He has done it, expounded it for us to follow what we like.

It's upto us to walk the path we choose ! And that is what I love about Him and all His teachings. He doesn't promise easy treats, no miracles. The walk is long, hard and arduous, but keeping at it, with His guidance, will surely get us towards bliss and liberation one day.

In Swamiji's own words from the book -

"As associating with a trained singer or a concert pianist does not make you an expert musician, simply reading my books or getting initiation from me won’t do much at all. At the end of the day, it is your own practice alone that will help you sail across. I can only do two things, both of which I do sincerely, to the best of my abilities. One, share with you all that I know. Two, pray for you. I offer this work to you."

Thank You, for Everything, from the bottom of my heart Swamiji !

Anitha Om.

[Gïrīśḥ Öm · Rating 5 out of 5]

One more gem from Dear Swamiji!
Swamiji has given simplified way to perform Gayatri sadhana which has very very less steps to be followed. I like all others who were overwhelmed with the steps mentioned in The Ancient Science of Mantras: Wisdom of the Sages got a sigh of relief with the simplified method given by Swamiji. His continuous efforts to shower his grace on humanity never stops nor slows down a bit. Really, What one can ask more for.Of course one must perform the Sadhana to get real benefits from it.Results won't show by just reading the book and experiences contained within.
In his own words, "In the olden days, when there was only oral transmission of information, and even when there was the written word, the knowledge I have given you was reserved for ascetics or Brahmins. We are done with this ignorance; we don’t need this anymore. After thousands of years of divisive policies, we need to move towards unification. This has hurt our country for far too long and certainly in spiritual activities, it is not at all needed. Everybody is entitled to all the wisdom that is there, and it’s up to people how much of it they use it for themselves.
I have not held anything back and has shared everything without any discrimination whatsoever. If Kaushika can become Vishwamitra, a Brahmarishi, then each of us can rise above this conditioning."
Such divine words. My humble obeisance at divine lotus feet of Swamiji. _/\_

[Smitha Shetty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book on Gayathri Mantra

I like how it is simplified & filled with alternative options, incase one finds a particular method hard to follow. I like the author's liberal values too, because of which, he encourages, non Brahmins to practice, which was/is not sanctified by conservatives. I don't know, if I will follow the methods mentioned in the book, but Iam inspired to try for sure. Thanks to the author for writing & making such enlightening wisdom accessible to all.

[Rupa Om · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a gem for sure. Sadhana path simplified for people like me who thought it was too hard. Gratitude to Om Swamiji for providing this knowledge. If you want to follow mantra sadhana this is the book to read. All the best to all on your journey.

[Laljee Verma · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mystic

This book is for yogis and tapasvi, not practical for a householder. Following and the practice of mantras is difficult unless one has renounced the world.

[Ashutosh Mundkur · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good reading

A simple and well written book. A lot of things explained for any one to practice even if one seems busy.

[Ajith Ashokkumar (LordOfBooks) · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Gayatri Mantra is a powerful tool to help us to connect with the divine and to perceive our inner power. The author, Om Swami clearly explains the meaning of the Gayatri Mantra and the way to chant the mantra, also he explains the other powerful mantras which identical to the Gayatri Mantra and the purpose. Those who are interested in knowing the tradition about mantras and those who wanted to know the way the sacred mantras are recited, the book is for you.
“In any event, when we chant a mantra such as the Gayatri mantra, we are not asking any supernatural being to help us. Instead, we are invoking our own latent energy: we are invoking the power within us. Associating it with a deity of some kind is a matter of meditation; of better focus, visualization and manifestation” - Om Swami.

[Nathan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this book as part of an experiment. Turned out to be very helpful.
Chanting Mantra/Listening to Mantra/Dedicated Focus is another way for meditation.

Om Swami has clearly elucidated how to chant, what are the benefits and how as a person you grow.

For almost 1 Month, with the help of this book. I have chanted Gayatri Mantra 108 times daily.
I feel much calmer.
Listening - Has Great Effect. [ Completed ]
Chanting in Mind - Greater Effect. [ Completed ]
Chanting Loudly - Greatest Effect.

[Hetal Sonpal · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book to understand the power of Gayatri Mantra

[Ani · Rating 4 out of 5]

The ‘Hidden Power Of Gayatri Mantra’ is about the fourth pillar of Sanatana dharma which is the Gayatri Mantra. It tells us the way to step into our super consciousness to realize our dreams and goals. The book essentially focuses on the steps of performing the Gayatri sadhana and the attaintment of mantra siddhi.

Gayatri Mantra is considered the seed of all Vedic mantras. On the path of mantra yoga, no mantra can be invoked until we first perform the invocation of Vedmata Gayatri.

Found in the 3rd canto, 62nd chapter, and 10th verse of the Rigveda (the oldest Veda), the Gayatri mantra is one of the most influential and effective Vedic mantras even today. The Gayatri that we invoke through this mantra is ‘Savitur Gayatri’ which is one of the names of mother divine. I was expecting more information on this section of the book, however, Om Swami kept it concise.

The Gayatri Mantra was first seen by the sage Vishwamitra when he achieved the towering stature of Brahmarishi (the highest honor any sage could have).

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[José Fassnacht · Rating 2 out of 5]

As much as I respect ritual, lineage and tradition, I strongly believe that spiritual work has to be simple so anyone can easily incorporate it in his life. All of the steps explained in the book, though they may have a reason, make it seem dificult to start a sadhana. I finish with the feeling that the more intricate the ritual the more profound you work. I simply dont believe that is the case.

[Srinivasan Nanduri · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good source to know the essence of Gayatri Mantra and its practice

[Payal Banik · Rating 2 out of 5]

It tells you about Gayatri mantra sadhna. But I was looking or something else.

Author was writing a lot about himself which I didn't like.

[Suvarghya Dutta · Rating 3 out of 5]

When I purchased this book, I was hoping to read up more extensively about what this powerful mantra is about and a detailed meaning of the same.

This book starts with a brief introduction of the powerful sages involved and how the mantra came to be. However it does not go any beyond that. Rather this book is exactly what the title says it is. It deals with the 'how to' of invoking the mantra and 'following the process' diligently to gain the power from the mantra. I am in no position to validate the contents of this book because I do not think that it will be possible for me to follow the rigorous instructions. But then I understand that in order to gain something so powerful, one needs to make extraordinary efforts as well. So I have no regrets.

So buy this book if you want to have a detailed view on 'how to' invoke the power of this mantra. This book is NOT about the mantra, rather is it about HOW to invoke the mantra.

It was my mistake that I did not read the title of the book because the book deals with exactly what the title talks about, and not what I was expecting to read up. That is the only reason why I am awarding three stars to this.

[Tushar · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is all about the importance of the Gayatri Mantra and its spiritual, material advantages. The book contains the steps to take the Gayatri Mantra sadhana. It covers the whole 36 steps comprehensive sadhana and 7 steps mini sadhana if you don't have enough time to take the comprehensive one. By telling the story of Kalavati who chanted the simple "Om Namah Shivay" mantra her Guru gave, the author tells the importance of chanting the mantra with devotion so that you cleanse yourself internally. I really liked the book. The book is written in simple English. Go ahead and read the book.

[Vishnu Priya · Rating 3 out of 5]

I chose this book because I was curious about the Gayatri Mantra and wanted to have some background information before practicing it. Although there were some concepts I really liked and got some knowledge on what this particular mantra is used for, I found the practice mentioned here very long and complex. I think it suits you more if you're already practicing certain mantras or want to gain expertise in this ritual. I personally want to incorporate the Gayatri Mantra in my daily life in a simpler way and will be looking at other ways to do that.

[Sonia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a read for those who wish to explore the science of mantras but find the book "Ancient science to mantras" too complicated or difficult to follow.
One can start with as little as 3 days practices. This book tells us a way to keep making those tiny deposits time to time in our spiritual bank account. Its ideal if one could not follow the main book (Ancient science to mantras) by swamiji due to time or any other constraint.

[Superbunny · Rating 2 out of 5]

the problem with all these mantras is you always need some guru or teacher or initiation. seriously? so what happened to the very first person who channeled the mantra? how do you even know it's right? anyone can claim they heard, saw, were told something in meditation. and if you don't follow the instruction to a T, it's all a waste of time. though i'm sure some other guru will have different version of the process and say if you don't do it his way, it won't work either.

[Shailee Dixit Savalia · Rating 5 out of 5]

We all seem to know the Gayatri mantra but how deep it’s meaning, implications and profound it is, I got to know after reading this book. It has details on Gayatri Purushcharan.
The second half of the book- 36 steps, arrangement of pots and havan are similar to the ancient science of Mantras. But the first half has different anecdotes. I always learn a whole new world from Om Swamiji’s soulful books. Thankful to him ❤️

[Parth Bhatt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phenomenal! A to Z theory regarding the divine gayatri mantra . Another great work by enlightened Master OM SWAMI. If you read this book than there is nothing else to read as far as gayatri mantra is concerned. But as om swami rightly says that mere reading the book will do nothing, one has to chant the mantra with full devotion, regularly to realize the benefit.

[Akash Sharma · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book is very well written and serves the purpose which it promises. Swamiji has explained the process of earning the siddhi through 'Gayatri Mantra' sadhana, in great detail. There are touches of funny moments which keeps up the interest intact.
The book is not lengthy, talks to the point and closes as soon as the topic is done.
Liked it and going to re-read.

[Vigyan Om · Rating 5 out of 5]

Swami ji has put a fantastic book on Gayatri Mantra sadhana. His personal experiences and his way to deliver are immensely easy to grasp and can be great help for even the most beginner sadhak. This book is a great guide with every minute detail that you will require on the path to gain the divine grace of Maa Gayatri in your life and propel yourself on the path of the divine.

Sri Matre Namah.

[hAsaN · Rating 5 out of 5]

No doubt the advices or rituals given a re pretty detailed, which are very very challenging to do in our day to day lives, however swami accepts and states this clearly and is just doing his job of listing it.
I am a great fan of his simplistic and straightforward writings.