Download Mp3 Song Gayatri Mantra

In episode 3, when Chanda's day kept repeating, they used a cover of Gayatri Mantra as the background music for the scene. I loved the version so much, I've spent an arguably obsessive amount of time trying to track down that cover version. While doing so, I learned a lot about the song, and once you understand what it means, its use was such foreshadowing.

Now, I was quite impressed by the emotional resonance of the opening theme of the series; but only after I finished watching the entire thing did I take the time to try to figure out what language that was - only to discover that the theme is a rendition of the Gayatri mantra - a key Hindu-religion mantra originating in the Rig Veda, the thousands-of-years-old Hindu corpus of scripture (in the Sanskrit language).

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Is this a significant part of the series' message? (I mean, the fact that it's a Vedic mantra; of course the words of the Mantra relate to the quest of the Colonial fleet throughout the series) Are the Cylons supposed to represent Hinduism, or Brahman, the monotheistic aspect of it? Perhaps it's the other way around, and the Colonists are like Hindus, worshiping many gods, with the Cylons bringing them the message of 'proper' Judeo-Christian style monotheism?

An interview with Perry Krootjes indicates that it was simply a song that he personally liked rather than having any deep significance. According to the All Access DVD extras for season 2, "Eddie" gave out copies of Deva Premal's albums to cast members and cited her songs (including the Gayatri Mantra) as having helped him to prepare mentally for his role as the Captain.

Obviously the deeper themes (of the Cylons being led by their belief in a benevolent god) are reflected in the show which certainly makes it a suitable choice for the opening. That being said, it's not entirely clear whether Olmos even knew what the words of the song actually meant.

The Gyatr Mantra (.mw-parser-output .IPA-label-small{font-size:85%}.mw-parser-output .references .IPA-label-small,.mw-parser-output .infobox .IPA-label-small,.mw-parser-output .navbox .IPA-label-small{font-size:100%}Sanskrit pronunciation: [a.j.tri.mn.tr.]), also known as the Svitri Mantra (Sanskrit pronunciation: [sa.vi.tri.mn.tr.]), is a sacred mantra from the Rig Veda (Mandala 3.62.10),[1] dedicated to the Vedic deity Savitr.[1][2] It is known as "Mother of the Vedas".[3]

The term Gyatr may also refer to a type of mantra which follows the same Vedic meter as the original Gyatr Mantra. There are many such Gyatrs for various gods and goddesses.[3] Furthermore, Gyatr is the name of the Goddess of the mantra and the meter.[4]

The Gayatri mantra is cited widely in Hindu texts, such as the mantra listings of the rauta liturgy, and classical Hindu texts such as the Bhagavad Gita,[5][6] Harivamsa,[7] and Manusmti.[8] The mantra and its associated metric form was known by the Buddha.[9] The mantra is an important part of the upanayana ceremony. Modern Hindu reform movements spread the practice of the mantra to everyone and its use is now very widespread.[10][11]

The main mantra appears in the hymn RV 3.62.10. During its recitation, the hymn is preceded by o () and the formula bhr bhuva sva ( ), known as the mahvyhti, or "great (mystical) utterance". This prefixing of the mantra is properly described in the Taittiriya Aranyaka (2.11.1-8), which states that it should be chanted with the syllable o, followed by the three Vyahrtis and the Gayatri verse.[12]

Whereas in principle the gyatr mantra specifies three pdas of eight syllables each, the text of the verse as preserved in the Samhita is one short, seven instead of eight. Metrical restoration would emend the attested tri-syllabic vareya with a tetra-syllabic vareiya.[13]

The Gyatr mantra is dedicated to Savit, a Sun deity. The mantra is attributed to the much revered sage Vishwamitra, who is also considered the author of Mandala 3 of Rig Veda. Many monotheistic sects of Hinduism such as Arya Samaj hold that the Gayatri mantra is in praise of One Supreme Creator known by the name Om as mentioned in the Yajur Veda, 40:17.[15][16]

Gayatri meter, called Gayatri Chandas in Sanskrit, is twenty-four syllables comprising three lines (Sk. padas, literally "feet") of eight syllables each. The Gayatri mantra as received is short one syllable in the first line: tat sa vi tur va re ya.Being only twenty-three syllables the Gayatri mantra is Nichruth Gayatri Chandas ("Gayatri meter short by one syllable"). A reconstruction of vareya to a proposed historical vareiya restores the first line to eight syllables. In practise, people reciting the mantra may retain seven syllables and simply prolong the length of time they pronounce the "m", they may append an extra syllable of "mmm" (approximately va-ren-yam-mmm), or they may use the reconstructed vareiya.

The Gayatri mantra is cited widely in Hindu texts, such as the mantra listings of the rauta liturgy,[note 3][note 4] and cited several times in the Brahmanams and the Srauta-sutras.[note 5][note 6] It is also cited in a number of grhyasutras, mostly in connection with the upanayana ceremony[35] in which it has a significant role.

The Gayatri mantra is the subject of esoteric treatment and explanation in some major Upanishads, including Mukhya Upanishads such as the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad,[note 7] the Shvetashvatara Upanishad[note 8] and the Maitrayaniya Upanishad;[note 9] as well as other well-known works such as the Jaiminiya Upanishad Brahmana.[note 10] The text also appears in minor Upanishads, such as the Surya Upanishad.

The Gayatri mantra is the apparent inspiration for derivative "gyatr" stanzas dedicated to other deities. Those derivations are patterned on the formula vidmahe - dhmahi - pracodayt",[36] and have been interpolated[37] into some recensions of the Shatarudriya litany.[note 11] Gyatrs of this form are also found in the Mahanarayana Upanishad.[note 12]

In Majjhima Nikaya 92, the Buddha refers to the Svitri (Pali: svitt) mantra as the foremost meter, in the same sense as the king is foremost among humans, or the sun is foremost among lights:

Imparting the Gayatri mantra to young Hindu men is an important part of the traditional upanayana ceremony, which marks the beginning of study of the Vedas. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan described this as the essence of the ceremony,[21] which is sometimes called "Gayatri diksha", i.e. initiation into the Gayatri mantra.[40] However, traditionally, the stanza RV.3.62.10 is imparted only to Brahmana. Other Gayatri verses are used in the upanayana ceremony are: RV.1.35.2, in the tristubh meter, for a kshatriya and either RV.1.35.9 or RV.4.40.5 in the jagati meter for a Vaishya.[41]

Gayatri japa is used as a method of pryacitta (atonement). It is believed by practitioners that reciting the mantra bestows wisdom and enlightenment, through the vehicle of the Sun (Savitr), who represents the source and inspiration of the universe.[21]

In 1827 Ram Mohan Roy published a dissertation on the Gayatri mantra[42] that analysed it in the context of various Upanishads. Roy prescribed a Brahmin to always pronounce om at the beginning and end of the Gayatri mantra.[43] From 1830, the Gayatri mantra was used for private devotion of Brahmos. In 1843, the First Covenant of Brahmo Samaj required the Gayatri mantra for Divine Worship. From 1848-1850 with the rejection of Vedas, the Adi Dharma Brahmins use the Gayatri mantra in their private devotions.[44]

In the later 19th century, Hindu reform movements spread the chanting of the Gayatri mantra. In 1898 for example, Swami Vivekananda claimed that, according to the Vedas and the Bhagavad Gita, a person became Brahmana through learning from his Guru, and not because of birth. He administered the sacred thread ceremony and the Gayatri mantra to non-Brahmins in Ramakrishna Mission.[45] This Hindu mantra has been popularized to the masses, pendants, audio recordings and mock scrolls.[46] Various Gayatri yajas organised by All World Gayatri Pariwar at small and large scales in late twentieth century also helped spread Gayatri mantra to the masses.[47]

The term Gyatr is also a class of mantra which follows the same Vedic meter as the classic Gyatr Mantra. Though the classic Gyatr is the most famous, there are also many other Gyatr mantras associated with various Hindu gods and goddesses.[3]

I see some movies using Gayatri Mantra as the background song, is that allowed?I dont see any protests also regarding it, so is it commonly allowed? For example in recent Vijay Antony movie ( Bikli 2) have heard this as background song.

There is a rule given in scriptures that Vedas should not be recited where it is possible for Sudras or uninitiated persons to hear the recital.Going by this rule, playing Gayatri mantra (which is a Vedic mantra) as a song is not acceptable because there is no way to control who all will hear this chant.

Ans. The professed proprietary right of Brahmans (by birth) on Gayatri worship is ridiculous. Credit for embodiment and elaboration of mysticism of Mahamantra Gayatri goes to rishi Vishwamitra, who belonged to Kshatriya caste by birth. Thus, even if the caste is considered essential for Gayatri worship, the Kshatriyas should have priority over other castes. The concept of Brahmanism has an entirely different connotation. A Brahman is one who conforms to the wisdom of Brahma (Brahmaparayan) and has an exemplary character. Only such persons of refined character can derive maximum advantage from Gayatri worship. It has been said that Gayatri is Kamdhenu of Brahmans. In several Sanskrit couplets, Dwijs alone have been described as entitled to worship Gayatri. ff782bc1db