Gayatri Mantra jap counter
The Rig Vedic prayer for a clear and awakened intellect. Tap the mala once for every chant; your count, malas and streak are saved on this device.
Traditional counts. Set any of them as your daily sankalp in the counter.
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The mantra
Om Bhūr Bhuvaḥ Svaḥ, Tat Savitur Vareṇyaṃ, Bhargo Devasya Dhīmahi, Dhiyo Yo Naḥ Pracodayāt
Meaning
“We meditate on the adorable radiance of the divine Savitr; may it inspire our intellect.” The verse is Rig Veda 3.62.10, attributed to the sage Vishvamitra, and is the core of the daily sandhyavandana.
The Gayatri is called the mother of the Vedas. It is chanted in morning prayers across India and taught at the upanayana. Its subject is light: the inner light of understanding as much as the sun.
The mantra is long, so steady counting helps. Tap once per mantra; the counter keeps today’s count, your 108-bead progress and how long you sat.
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Gayatri Mantra: common questions
When is the best time to chant the Gayatri mantra?
Traditionally at the three sandhyas: sunrise, midday and sunset. Sunrise is considered the most important.
How many times should the Gayatri mantra be chanted?
10, 28 and 108 are the classical counts for daily practice. A larger anushthan is often 24,000 or 1.25 lakh repetitions over a set period.
What does “Bhur Bhuvah Svah” mean?
These are the three vyahritis: earth, the space between, and heaven. They are chanted before the main verse.
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