Astro Tips: Should You Chant Gayatri Mantra After Sunset Or Not? Expert Weighs In

There is separate importance and significance given to each Mantra in the Hindu religion. They are believed to bring you success and maintain prosperity in your life.

The Gayatri Mantra is one such chant mentioned in the scriptures of the Sanatan Dharma, which is believed to be one of the oldest and most powerful Vedic mantras. In the Bhagavad Gita, it is mentioned as a divine poem.

According to the legend, it was written in Sanskrit in the Rigveda. Both, the one who chants it and the listener stand to receive its benefits. While the best time to chant it is considered to be at dawn, sunrise or early morning, some people prefer to do so in the evening. Let us know from our expert, Astrologer Dr Aarti Dahiya, whether you should chant it after sunset or not.

Gayatri Mantra And Its Meaning

“Om Bhur Bhuvah Swah

Tat Savitur Varenyam

Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi

Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayaat”

The Mantra means 'We meditate on the glory of the creator, the luminous God, who is present in the earth, earth and heaven. May the glory of God inspire our intellect to move towards the right path.’

Is It Okay To Chant Gayatri Mantra After Sunset?

The roots of the revered and sacred ancient Vedic chant, Gayatri Mantra, go deep into the Hindu religion. It is a very common practice among the followers of the Hindu religion to chant it at sunrise as this is believed to awaken your spiritual consciousness.

However, the expert says that you can also chant in at sunset. The reason behind the suggestion to do so in the morning is to gain the maximum benefits from chanting it.

Best Time To Chant Gayatri Mantra

Dedicated to the Sun God, this chant is a prayer to the divine light of knowledge, wisdom and spiritual awakening. According to the scriptures, the best time to chant it during the Brahma Muhurta or before sunrise as this would help you channel pure and virtuous energy with the help of cosmic energies present during this sacred time. This is believed to provoke and promote spiritual awakening.

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