Gayatri Mantra Jaap Counter – Chant 108 Times with Meaning
Chant the Gayatri Mantra 108 times with a free online jaap counter. Read the mantra in Hindi and English, its word-by-word meaning, benefits and how to do Gayatri jaap.
गायत्री मंत्र
ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्॥
Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah, Tat Savitur Varenyam, Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi, Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat
Tap the circle for every jaap · on a computer press Space to count, Z to undo
Gayatri jaap – about the mantra
The Gayatri Mantra (Rig Veda 3.62.10) is one of the oldest and most revered Vedic prayers. It is chanted at sunrise, noon and sunset in sandhya vandana. Use the counter above to do Gayatri mantra jaap 108 times; each tap counts one full recitation.
The mantra
ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः
तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि
धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्॥
Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah, Tat Savitur Varenyam, Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi, Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat
Meaning
Word by word: Om – the primordial sound; Bhūḥ, Bhuvaḥ, Svaḥ – the earth, the intermediate space and the heavens; Tat – that; Savituḥ – of Savitr, the divine light of the sun; Vareṇyam – most excellent, worthy of worship; Bhargaḥ – radiance; Devasya – of the divine; Dhīmahi – we meditate upon; Dhiyaḥ – intellect; Yaḥ – who; Naḥ – our; Prachodayāt – may inspire.
In English: "We meditate on the glorious radiance of the divine Savitr; may that light inspire our understanding."
हिंदी में अर्थ: हम उस प्राणस्वरूप, दुःखनाशक, सुखस्वरूप, श्रेष्ठ, तेजस्वी, पापनाशक, देवस्वरूप परमात्मा का ध्यान करते हैं; वह परमात्मा हमारी बुद्धि को सन्मार्ग में प्रेरित करे।
Benefits of Gayatri jaap
Traditionally chanted for clarity of mind and right understanding (sadbuddhi).
A focused daily recitation is a calming morning routine for many students and professionals.
Its steady meter (24 syllables) naturally slows the breath during jaap.
How to do Gayatri jaap
Bathe or wash your hands and feet, and sit comfortably with a straight back.
Take a small sankalp — how many times you will chant today.
Chant ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः clearly, aloud, whispered or silently, and tap the counter once per recitation.
When the mala completes, offer the jaap to Savitr (Gayatri Mata) with folded hands.
Best time: Sunrise, noon and sunset (the three sandhyas). Sunrise is considered best. Sit facing east.
Jaap sankhya – how many times?
108 times (one mala) daily is common. Sankalps of 24,000 or 1.25 lakh (Gayatri purashcharan) are done in traditions such as Gayatri Pariwar. Minimum practice many teachers suggest: 10 or 11 times.
FAQs
How many times should the Gayatri mantra be chanted?
108 times is standard for one mala. If time is short, 11 or 27 recitations are also common.
Can women chant the Gayatri mantra?
Many modern traditions, including Gayatri Pariwar and Arya Samaj, encourage everyone to chant it. Follow your own family or guru tradition.
Should I chant aloud or silently?
Both are practised. Upanshu (whispered) and manasik (mental) jaap are considered especially effective.
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