ब्रह्मा गायत्री मंत्र — Word-by-Word Meaning
ब्रह्मा गायत्री मंत्र
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
ॐ
Om
the primordial sound, the Supreme Brahman
वेदात्मनाय
Vedatmanaya
to the one whose very self is the Vedas (the soul of sacred knowledge)
विद्महे
Vidmahe
may we know / we seek to know
हिरण्यगर्भाय
Hiranyagarbhaya
to the golden-wombed one, the cosmic source from which creation springs
धीमहि
Dhimahi
we meditate upon
तन्नः
Tannah
therefore, for us / may that
ब्रह्मा
Brahma
Brahma, the creator of the universe
प्रचोदयात्
Prachodayat
may he inspire and illumine (our intellect)
Complete Translation
ॐ। हम वेदस्वरूप को जानें, हिरण्यगर्भ का ध्यान करें; वे भगवान ब्रह्मा हमारी बुद्धि को प्रेरित व प्रकाशित करें।
Origin & History
Source: The Gayatri mantra of Brahma
Author: Traditional (Vedic)
Beyond the universal Gayatri Mantra, the Vedic tradition gives each great deity its own Gayatri — a prayer in the sacred Gayatri meter calling upon that deity to illumine the intellect. The Brahma Gayatri invokes Brahma, the creator of the universe, as the very soul of the Vedas (Vedatma) and as Hiranyagarbha, the golden cosmic womb from which all creation springs. Following the timeless pattern "Vidmahe… Dhimahi… Prachodayat," it is chanted above all for wisdom, knowledge and creative power.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Brahma Gayatri Mantra?▼
It is the Gayatri mantra of Brahma the creator: "Om Vedatmanaya Vidmahe Hiranyagarbhaya Dhimahi. Tanno Brahma Prachodayat". Set in the sacred Gayatri meter, it invokes Brahma — the soul of the Vedas and the golden cosmic womb (Hiranyagarbha) — to illumine the intellect, in the pattern "Vidmahe… Dhimahi… Prachodayat".
What are the benefits of the Brahma Gayatri Mantra?▼
It is chanted for wisdom, knowledge, creativity and clarity of mind, and for success in study, research and learning. As a Gayatri mantra it is also purifying and steadying, awakening the intellect and drawing the creative grace of Brahma.
Who is Hiranyagarbha, named in the mantra?▼
Hiranyagarbha means 'the golden womb' or 'golden egg' — the cosmic seed from which the universe emerges, identified with Brahma the creator. By meditating on Hiranyagarbha, the mantra invokes the very source of creation and knowledge to awaken wisdom within us.
When and how many times should it be chanted?▼
Chant it 108 times on a mala, ideally at dawn and the other sandhya times, facing east. It is especially fitting before study, teaching or creative work, and can be made part of a daily Gayatri sadhana.
Can anyone chant the Brahma Gayatri Mantra?▼
Yes — deity Gayatri mantras may be chanted by anyone with devotion. It is recited at dawn after a bath, with a clean mind, and makes a gentle, complete daily practice, especially valued by students and seekers of knowledge.
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