THE MANY STREAMS OF GAYATRI-GANGA

By itself Gayatri is a Super Mantra found in all 4 Vedas wherein educational inspiration is so much that the intellect is rendered sacred. This is that center where the shoots of downfall and uplifting manifest. We must realize that of the intellect becomes deluded, goes in the direction of taint the clouds of problems and hardships will loom large. Thus the root principle of all scriptures and righteous philosophy are embedded in the Gayatri Mantra. The foundation of belief, emotions, thinking, yearning, imagination ad alertness in activity manifests and advances further on the basis of the intellect. On this very basis man either is uplifted or becomes downfallen depending on whether he imbibes greatness or distortions. Hence within human wealth a sacred intellect is supreme in comparison to strength, grandeur, status, authority, education, talent etc. It is also said that one must make intense efforts ceaselessly to not only render high leveled ones own thinking but of world society at large too.

This is the wisdom aspect of Gayatri. The other is scientific aspect. Accordingly Gayatri is said to be the managing director primordial energy of Savita Goddesses’ vital consciousness, inert consciousness and the world. It is said to be Brahmi during creation, Vaishnavi during propagation and Shambhavi during annihilation. It is also said to be Vedmata, Devmata and Vishwamata. In the form of Super Divine Intellect she is Vedmata. Since she fills the character of a devotee with divinity she is called Devmata. Since her area of functioning and influence is the entire world she is called Vishwamata. Gayatri has a Yoga and Tantra stream too. By invoking the Yoga stream the 7 Rishis had attained glory and when demons like Ravan, Kalnemi had imbibed it unwholesomely they became demonic. Both these streams called Gayatri and Savitri were utilized by Vishwamitra to educate Lord Ram so as to ultimately overcome demons and reinstate good will in the world.

The ordinary person meditates on it for fulfilling desires and warding off obstacles in daily life. Everyone is aware of this. In order to understand the subtle nature of Gayatri we must dive deeper into the subject matter. In a sperm the intellect, health and skills of a person are embedded. In the seed lies albeit subtly the tree’s body, flower designing, taste of fruit and life span in the same way in the 24 alphabets of Super Mantra Gayatri encompass glories, special qualities, Ridhis-Sidhis of various stature. All this together forms Super Mantra Gayatri.

When Dattatreya’s search of a Guru remained incomplete he approached Prajapati and sought guidance to attain a capable Guru. Prajapati gave him directions for 24 Gurus. Symbolically they are said to be strange creatures but in reality they are the 24 alphabets of Gayatri which on invocation can render one an Avatar, Maharshi etc.

Gayatri has 24 alphabets. Every alphabet is conjoined to the bodies of every demigod, every goddess, every Avatar, every Rishi. All these together form the Gayatri Mantra. While counting the number of these demigods, goddesses, Avatars and Rishis they could be more or less depending on fluctuating opinions. But if the majority of thinkers’ and scriptural seers’ views are to be believed this total number is 24. In this manner whatever is the substratum element in the spiritual world can be found centered in Gayatri.

The body of a human being possesses 24 special centers. The 6 Chakras and 5 Sheaths are very much part of these 24 centers.

Within the gross body lies the subtle body. Just as in the physical body there are visible organs so too in the subtle body there are special centers. In rivers when the atmosphere is hot eddies or whirlpools are known to occur. In the same way there are such eddies in the subtle body which can be compared to Energy Centers. They are called waterfalls too. Just as from waterfalls various streams are formed so too small waterfalls that add to man’s inner radiance are called glands. They are called tongue flames similar to an elephant’s or serpent’s crest jewel which instills divine light, divine wisdom and aura in human beings.

Well known anatomists and physiologists the world over are trying to dive deep into the research of hormonal glands. Whatever data they have unfolded so far indicates that these hormonal glands play a major role in activating, increasing and decreasing special activities in our lives. Beauty, life force, sexual passion, enterprise etc have their basis in increase/decrease of hormones and overshooting of its functioning. Up till now its number unearthed is 12 but the possibility shows that they could not be less than 24. The reason being that such special qualities exist in the body and brain which cannot come in the realm of the hormonal glands unfolded so far. Further such types of glands are found in the body whose goals and function are yet not known clearly. In the same way even this is a mind boggling topic that with reference to many wondrous activities we do not know its source. When this mystery unfolds we will know that the number of known and unknown hormones will add up to 24. This belief is most definite that conjoined to the talent and special characteristics of this body of flesh and bones are hormonal glands.

In spiritual parlance these are subtle nervous networks wherein their juices mix with blood and after getting circulated in various energy centers the latter get watered so as to produce blooming flowers and luscious fruits.

These energy seeds are not directly visible. The design of hormones and their juices have been seen and understood. But analysis of the mysteries of their functioning has not fully been unfolded. And yet in spiritual regions they have been unfolded much before. They are called seeds and their shape is like a cone.

Within Tantra Science in order to manifest desirable Sidhis or Divine Powers the mysterious potency of Beej Mantras and Kone Yantras have been understood. Further the method of awakening and applying them too has been detailed. Beej and Yantras are subtle forms of glands. It is only to a certain limited extent that the region and arena of glands can be described via dissection of the body. But these Beej and Yantras are not visible and can be understood only via divine sight and subtle spiritual sciences.

The trio of Mantra Science, Tantra Science and Yantra Science can be said to be the triple specialties of the world of spiritual practices (Sadhana). In Mantra science we use sound energy. By chanting a Mantra continuously a sort of wheel is formed and its speed akin to Sudarshan Chakra gets transformed into electricity based miracles. Mantra words work like an arrow that always reaches its target. It reaches wholesome and desirable targets.

Tantra is definitely part of Kundalini Science. In it the vital energy is made very intense and is also applied to destroy certain obstacles. For example it is used in Maran, Mohan, Ucchatan, Bedhan, Vashikarn etc. The 2 fundamental aims of Tantra are Sammohan (delusion) and Vinashtikaran (destruction).

Tantrik Aghors perform such practices that their minds, body and electrical arena become of such a stature that by mere will (power of resolve) they can even kill some one. In the demonic group Tantra practices are known to be imbibed. The activities of such evil people are known to be very attacking. For this within their ordinary bodies they generate Vedhak and Marak potential via Tantra practices. Time and again depending on the goal they get required force from the storehouse of Kundalini (Divine Serpent Power).

In Tantra one has to assiduously practice Asan, Bandh and Mudras. These 3 have many types in turn but if you wish to succeed in Gayatri’s Tantra aspect which is Savitri we must practice 24 Asans, 24 Bandhs and 24 Mudras. The 24 Mudras are well known. Amongst Bandhas 3 are well known. But great seers are fully aware that the classes and sub classes of Bandhas add up to 24. In Hatha Yoga the total number of Asans is 84 but in Tantra they use only 24.

The 24 alphabets of Super Mantra Gayatri correspond to 24 Beej, 24 Mantras, 24 Asans, 24 Bandhs and 24 Mudras. Before practicing these one must do Naadi Shodhan (purification of subtle Yogic nerves) via Neti, Dhauti, Basti, Vajroli, Kapal, Bhiti etc

In the Path of Yoga Pranayam and Dhyan or Meditation predominate. Mantra Yoga is independent. It is called the Science of Speech. The Mantra’s Divine Energy manifests from the admixture of the Sahasra Chakra called Brahmarandhra (1000 petal lotus or subtle plexus in the scalp), thoughts etc. But in Yoga practices one must take aid of Pranayama and Meditation. Pranayama has its own world and types. But for those who take up the path of Gayatri only 24 types of these are utilized. The Super Mantra has 24 alphabets. Thus 24 types of Pranayama are practiced.

Along with the royal path of Meditation many by lanes are conjoined. Naad (sound) Yoga too is type of a meditation. No doubt in Soham (THAT I AM) practice one breathes in and out, but one meditates also on the subtle sound of Soham. In Bhakti (devotion) Yoga one visualizes ones icon hence it is a part of meditation. When meditation ripens in an all inclusive manner one tangibly visualizes ones icon/deity. A glimpse of light of the size of a thumb is visualized in the cave of the heart in such a way as though one is tangibly experiencing/seeing it. Ones icon deity manifests based on the devotee’s mental focus and sentiments. This is nothing but the miracle of the all round/all encompassing nature of meditation.

In meditation focus or a one pointed psyche plays a major role. Via Tratak the divine eye is opened and thus our existence becomes manifold. In the practice of Shadow Man the soul existence doubles. In the 5 Sheath practice of 5 faced Gayatri 5 independent units advance within our selves. These are the miraculous results of high stature Gayatri practice. These 5 at one and the same time are seen to work based on their individual potential.

Initially in meditation a faint glimpse of the image is seen. But when the mind is intensely focused life force gets imbued in it and that image like a living demigod/demon obeys ones commands. This is the Path of Yoga. Yoga is the first aspect of Primordial Energy Gayatri and Tantra is the second aspect of Savitri Energy. In Anushthans of high stature practices one should perform practices keeping in mind the above discussion on Savitri-Gayatri Super Powers.