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Gayatri Sahasranam, by Swami Satyananda Saraswati

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Gayatri is the vibration with which we greet the rising Sun in the morning, and therefore She signifies beginnings.  She also is a meter, 24 syllables to the verse.  She is the incessant and relentless pursuit of wisdom.  She is the feminine expression of the light of the Sun. The Thousand Names of Gayatri shares the most succinct philosophies, the most subtle ethics, the greatest ideals of spiritual perfection, expressed in alphabetical order, with rhymes and musical tones in harmonic convergence, and rhythms in orders of mathematical perfection, all in one composition. One has to bow in awe and reverence at the majesty of thought presented by the rsis!

About the Author

Swami Satyananda Saraswati is considered to be one of the foremost Vedic scholars and Sanskrit translators in the West. He is the author of nearly 60 books in nine different languages representing a significant contribution to the understanding of Hinduism and Vedic religious practices.

Swamiji comes from the Dashnami lineage of Adi Shankaracharya, and belongs to the Saraswati tribe of renunciates and scholars who are living the life of a teacher and a knower of wisdom, worshiping with both spiritual knowledge and devotion. His Guru, Swami Amritananda Saraswati, initiated him into the Vedic Knowledge, Sanskrit, and the Chandi Path and sacred fire ceremony as his primary system of spiritual discipline in 1971.

He practiced the recitation of the Chandi Path in the Himalayan snow and in the hot springs of Bakreswar. Through this rigorous penance, he became impervious to the influences of heat and cold. Through his experiences walking the length and breadth of the Himalayas over 15 years, Swamiji fell in love with Sanskrit and became proficient in numerous languages including Bengali and Hindi. Wherever he went he would learn the local systems of worship and inspire those around him to participate. Swamiji’s expertise and experience spans many different religious traditions. His realizations and teachings make him a living example of Ramakrishna’s Gospel, “as many as there are individuals, so many are the paths to God”.

In 1979, Swamiji met Shree Maa when he was performing a vow of worship in a small temple in the interior of West Bengal. They toured India, spreading their divine love and inspiration by performing pujas, homas, and sharing their realizations, and teaching their methods of spiritual practice. In 1984 they came to America and established the Devi Mandir, where he and Shree Maa shine their beacon of light from Napa, California. Today, they share all their resources to give every individual an opportunity to access these spiritual teachings.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 212 pages
  • Publisher: Devi Mandir Publications (December 2003)
  • ISBN-10: 1877795577
  • ISBN-13: 978-1877795572
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces

Book Reviews of Gayatri Sahasranam

By Ramesh GuptaGayatri mantra is the mula mantra of Hinduism and is recited at every auspicious occasion. It is a delight to find this book with 1000 Names of Gayatri Maa. The names and the translation are delightful. I enjoy reading them immensely and thank Swami Satyananda Saraswati for this beautiful book!

By Manohar KaushalThe Gayatri Sahasranam book brought to my notice yet another string in the garland of names for Divine Mother which are so rich in poetry and so subtle in meaning. This translation, as well as the lay out of the book help readers to get a deeper understanding of the Gayatri. It is a great book!

By Ralph CooperI strongly recommend the Gayatri Sahasranam book – the book presents the 1000 names both in stotram form as well as a namavalli. It also shows the Gayatri puja viddhi. It has definitely enriched my worship of Divinec Mother.

By Angelina PinsonGayatri Sahasranam book lays out the story of Vishwamitra Rishi and explains how Gayatri came to be. I understand that Gayatri mantra is a very important mantra and have been chanting it for a while now this book helped me understand the background and it is a lot of fun to chant the Gayatri names which are organized in alphabetical order! I would recommend this for anyone who has a serious interest in Sanatana Dharma.

By Madhumati VyasI have been chanting different 1000 names of Divine Mother Lalitha, Lakshmi, and Kali for some time and only now saw the 1000 names of Gayatri. I can say with no hesitation that they are just wonderful!!! The poetry and music in them makes them very special and unique. They are a lot of fun to chant either individually or as a group.