"Gayatri Mantra Meditation"

........ A Relaxation technique

This is a unique 15 minutes meditation / relaxation technique which will help to cool down your emotions, specifically tensions, anxieties, short temperedness etc. WHO has recently recommended (ref: News from Times of India 22/09/99) relaxation techniques and not drugs to treat hyper tension patients. A total of 90 days meditation course is recommended. The effect of meditation can be judged by observations of your pulse rate and Blood Pressure readings.

In this type of meditation, you have to listen patiently to the mantras being chanted sung in specific ragas. The mantras are the specific words (characters) uttered in a sequence to produce desired effect on mind and body. In this type, the uttering of words is blended with musical composition 'raga' to enhance the effect. Of course, it is very much essential to understand the meaning of mantras being chanted and act accordingly. The meaning of Gayatri mantra is.....

"Oh, Goddess Savita!




The Sun receives enlightening energy from you. Even that brilliant Sun scorches and fires throughout; and unreservedly bestows the energy so acquired, upon the whole world. Let the same sense of benevolence arouse in me."

The Gayatri mantra presented here is sung by famous musician, singer Mr. Sudhir Phadke, who has contributed in this noble cause selflessly.

Steps for meditation:

Sit comfortably on floor. (A chair would do). Keep your spinal cord erect and hands resting on knees. Dhyan

Put your right-hand fingers on your left hand to feel pulse. As shown in the picture, count your pulse for one minute. This is your 'Initial Pulse' Check Your pulse rate