শুক্ল যজুর্বেদ সন্ধ্যাবন্দনম্

Salutations to the holy Gurus. Hari Om. Invocation to the Guru.

I offer my salutations to the auspicious Self, the radiant One who is the embodiment of the Vedas.

I salute the great sage Yajnavalkya, the conqueror, the lord who is the essence of Hari and Hara.

I bow to the one who has conquered his senses and anger, and who is ever immersed in deep meditation.

I worship the great sage Yogananda, the abode of supreme bliss.

Any person who recites these twelve names during the three junctures of the day—

By the grace of the Lord of Yogis, shall become endowed with wisdom and prosperity.

Salutations to the holy Guru Yajnavalkya.

Salutations to the great sages beginning with Kanva and Katyayana. The Guru is Brahma, the Guru is Vishnu, the Guru is Lord Maheshwara.

The Guru is verily the Supreme Brahman; salutations to that noble Guru.

Salutations to the Guru of all the worlds, the physician who heals the maladies of worldly existence.

Salutations to Dakshinamurti, who is the repository of all knowledge.

(Mental Ablution)

Whether one is in a state of impurity or purity, or in any condition whatsoever,

he who remembers the Lotus-Eyed Lord (Vishnu) becomes pure both externally and internally.

Salutations to the Lotus-Eyed Lord. Constant remembrance of Govinda is equivalent to a sacred bath, and chanting the name of Govinda is equivalent to constant prayer.

Always meditating on Govinda and always singing the glories of Govinda is the highest state. (Sipping of water)

1. Om, unto Keshava, I offer this oblation.

2. Om, unto Narayana, I offer this oblation.

3. Om, unto Madhava, I offer this oblation.

Salutations to Govinda, the protector and source of joy for all beings.

Salutations to Vishnu, the all-pervading Lord who sustains the universe.

Salutations to Madhusudana, the destroyer of the demon Madhu and the slayer of ignorance.

Salutations to Trivikrama, the Lord who measured the three worlds with His three divine strides.

Salutations to Vamana, the Lord who assumed the form of a dwarf to restore cosmic order.

Salutations to Shridhara, the Lord who bears the Goddess of prosperity, Lakshmi, within Himself.

Salutations to Hrishikesha, the Lord of the senses and the inner controller of all beings.

Salutations to Padmanabha, the Lord from whose lotus-navel the entire universe has emerged.

Salutations to Damodara, the Lord who was bound by the cords of divine love.

Salutations to Sankarshana, the Lord who draws all creation back into Himself at the time of dissolution.

Om, salutations to Lord Vasudeva.

Om, salutations to Lord Pradyumna.

Om, salutations to Lord Aniruddha.

Om, salutations to the Supreme Person (Purushottama).

Om, salutations to Lord Adhokshaja.

Om, salutations to the Man-Lion incarnation (Narasimha).

Om, salutations to the Imperishable One (Achyuta).

Om, salutations to the destroyer of suffering (Janardana).

Om, salutations to the younger brother of Indra (Upendra).

Om, salutations to the Lord who removes all sins (Hari).

Salutations to Lord Krishna. (Prayer to the Earth): For this earth-mantra, Meru-prishtha is the seer, Kurma is the presiding deity, Sutala is the meter; it is used for the seating. O Earth, you hold the worlds, and you, O Goddess, are held by Lord Vishnu.

O Goddess, support me as well; make this seat holy and pure. (Pranayama): For the Pranava (Om), Parabrahman is the seer, Paramatma is the deity, and Daivi Gayatri is the meter.

For the seven Vyahritis, Prajapati is the seer; Agni, Vayu, Surya, Brihaspati, Varuna, Indra, and the Vishvadevas are the deities; Gayatri, Ushnik, Anushtubh, Brihati, Pankti, Trishtubh, and Jagati are the meters.

For the "Tat Savitur" (Gayatri) mantra, Vishvamitra is the seer, Savita is the deity, and Gayatri is the meter.

For the Shiro-mantra, Prajapati is the seer; Brahman, Agni, Vayu, and Surya are the deities; Yajush is the meter.

Used for Pranayama: Om Bhuh (Earth), Om Bhuvah (Atmosphere), Om Suvah (Heaven), Om Mahah (Greatness), Om Janah (Creation), Om Tapah (Penance), Om Satyam (Truth).

We meditate upon the excellent splendor of the Divine Sun; may He illuminate our intellects.

Om, the waters, the light, the essence, the nectar, the Brahman, and the worlds of Bhuh, Bhuvah, and Suvah—all are Om. (Sankalpam/Resolution).

With the desire to destroy all my accumulated sins and for the pleasure of the Supreme Lord Parameshvara, at this auspicious moment—by the command of Lord Maha Vishnu—in the second half of the life of Brahma, in the Shveta Varaha Kalpa, in the Vaivasvata Manvantara, in the first quarter of Kali Yuga, in Jambudvipa, in the land of Bharatavarsha, in the region of Bharata Khanda, to the south of Mount Meru, in the region of [Place Name], between the rivers [River Names], in this auspicious dwelling, in the currently prevailing lunar year of [Year Name], in the [Ayana], in the [Season], in the [Month], during the [Fortnight], on the [Tithi], on this [Day], under the [Nakshatra], with the [Yoga] and [Karana]—on this auspicious day, I, [Name] of [Gotra] lineage (together with my wife), for the pleasure of Parameshvara and to attain the fruits and the capacity to perform my daily Shrauta and Smarta rituals, shall perform the Morning/Midday/Evening Sandhya worship.

O Ganges, Yamuna, Krishna, Godavari, and Saraswati.

O Waters of the Narmada, Sindhu, and Kaveri, be present in this water. I now perform the purification (Marjana) using the three verses beginning with "Apohishtha," attributed to the Rishi Sindhudvipa, with Apah as the deity and Gayatri as the meter. O Waters, you are the source of true happiness.

Grant us strength and nourishment.

And grant us the vision to behold the Great Splendor.

You possess that essence which is most auspicious and life-giving.

Allow us to share in that essence.

Just as loving mothers nourish their children, shower your blessings upon us.

May we attain the source of your sustaining grace.

And may we attain the dwelling place for which you provide such abundance.

O Waters, grant us a new birth of spiritual vitality. (This concludes the Mantra Achamanam for the morning).

For this Mantra "Suryashcha," the Rishi is Yajnavalkya of the Upanishads, the deity is Surya, and the meter is Anushtup; it is employed for the intake of water. May the Sun, the presiding deities of anger, and the lords of anger protect me from the consequences of my anger.

May I be protected from sins. Whatever sins I have committed during the night,

Whether through my mind, my speech, my hands, my feet, my stomach, or my reproductive organs,

May the night wash away all that impurity that resides within me.

I now offer myself into the source of immortality.

I offer this oblation into the light of the Sun. Svaha.

For the mantra "Apah Punantu," the seer is Narayana, the deity is the Waters (Apah), the meter is Gayatri, and it is used for the ritual sipping of water. May the waters purify the earth, and may the earth, being purified, purify me.

May the Lord of sacred wisdom (Brahmanaspati) purify me, and may the sacred knowledge, being purified, purify me.

Whatever remains as leftovers, whatever is unfit for consumption, or whatever evil I have committed,

May the waters purify me of all these, including the acceptance of gifts from unworthy sources. Svaha.

For the mantra "Agnishcha," the seer is Yajnavalkya, the deity is Agni, the meter is Anushtup, and it is used for the ritual sipping of water. May Agni, along with the presiding deity of anger and the lords of anger, protect me from the sins committed due to anger.

May I be protected from sins. Whatever sin I have committed during the day.

Through my mind, my speech, my hands, my feet, my stomach, or my reproductive organs.

May the divinity of the day remove all such evil that resides within me.

I offer myself into the source of immortality, into the supreme light of Truth. Om, the earth, the mid-regions, and the heavens.

We meditate upon the most excellent, radiant effulgence of the divine Sun (Savitr).

May He inspire and direct our intellects. O Waters, you are the sources of happiness; nourish us so that we may possess vitality and strength.

And enable us to behold the grand, auspicious vision of the Divine.

Grant us a portion of that essence of yours which is the most auspicious, O Waters.

Just as loving mothers do to their children.

We approach you, whose abode we inhabit, and by whom we are enlivened, for the sake of our sustenance.

O Waters, grant us new life and birth. (This concludes the Aghamarshana hymn).

For the mantra beginning "Drupada diva," the seer is Kokila Rajaputra, the deity is the Waters, the meter is Anushtup, and it is used for the removal of sins. May the Lord release me from the sins that bind me, like a stake in the sky, just as one is released from a post.

As one who has sweated is cleansed by a bath, or as clarified butter is purified by a strainer, may I be cleansed.

May the Waters purify me of my sins. (This act of sprinkling is for the destruction of enemies).

For the mantra beginning "Sumitra na," the seer is Prajapati, the deity is the Waters, the meter is Anushtup, and it is used for the destruction of enemies. O Waters and herbs, may you be friendly to us, and may you be unfriendly to those who harbor ill will against us.

To those who hate us and to those whom we hate. (This act of sprinkling is for the destruction of sins).

For the mantra beginning "Idam apah," the seer is Ucakthya, the deity is the Waters, the meter is Anushtup, and it is used for sprinkling to remove all impurities. O Waters, carry away whatever evil or impurity exists within me.

Whether I have committed any wrong, or have uttered curses, or have spoken untruth. (Proffering of the Arghyam/Water-offering. Perform sipping of water).

(Perform breath regulation/Pranayama). On this auspicious day, endowed with all specified divine qualities, I shall now perform the offering of Arghyam as part of the morning/midday/evening Sandhya ritual (for the atonement of the sin of missing the scheduled time). Regarding the great utterances Bhuh, Bhuvah, and Suvah, the seer is Parameshthi Prajapati, the deities are Agni, Vayu, and Surya, and the meters are Gayatri, Ushnik, and Anushtup.

For the mantra beginning "Tat Savitur," the seer is Vishvamitra, the deity is Savitr, the meter is Gayatri, and it is used for the offering of Arghyam. Om, the worlds of Earth, Mid-region, and Heaven. We meditate upon the supreme splendor of the divine Sun, Savitr; may He illuminate and inspire our intellects. Salutations to the Supreme Divine Sun, who is accompanied by Padmini, Usha, Samjna, and Chhaya. I offer this water unto Thee. (Morning time).

For this mantra beginning with "Ushah," the seer is Gautama, the deity is Ushas (the Dawn), the meter is Ushnik; it is employed for the offering of the expiatory oblation (Arghya). O Divine Dawn, bring to us that wonderful prosperity, possessing abundant food, through which we may sustain our children and our descendants.

Salutations to the Supreme Lord Sun-Narayana, accompanied by His consorts Padmini, Usha, Samjna, and Chhaya. I offer this oblation. Om, the physical realm; Om, the mental realm; Om, the celestial realm. We meditate upon the adorable splendor of the Divine Savitr; may He inspire our intellects.

For this mantra beginning with "Akrishnena," the seer is Hiranyastupa, the deity is Surya, the meter is Trishtubh; it is employed for the offering of the expiatory oblation. Moving through the dark space, He brings to rest both the immortal and the mortal.

The Divine Savitr travels in His golden chariot, beholding all the worlds.

Salutations to the Supreme Lord Sun-Narayana, accompanied by His consorts Padmini, Usha, Samjna, and Chhaya. I offer this oblation. Om, the physical realm; Om, the mental realm; Om, the celestial realm. We meditate upon the adorable splendor of the Divine Savitr; may He inspire our intellects.

For this mantra beginning with "Aratri," the seer is the daughter of Bharadvaja, the deity is Ratri (Night), the meter is Pathya Brihati; it is employed for the offering of the expiatory oblation. The Night has traversed the earthly realm, reaching the abode of her father, the Heaven. She, the vast one, stands manifest, and her formidable darkness spreads forth.

Salutations to the Supreme Lord Sun-Narayana, accompanied by His consorts Padmini, Usha, Samjna, and Chhaya. I offer this oblation. Om, the physical realm; Om, the mental realm; Om, the celestial realm. We meditate upon the adorable splendor of the Divine Savitr; may He inspire our intellects. For the ritual of circumambulation: for this mantra "Asau Adityah," the seer is Brahma, the deity is Aditya, the meter is Anushtubh; it is employed for the circumambulation of the earth. That yonder Sun is indeed the Supreme Brahman.

For the Gayatri, the seer is Vyasa, the deity is Brahma, the meter is Gayatri; it is employed for the morning twilight water-libation (Tarpanam). May the Cosmic Being (Purusha) be satisfied.

May the Rigveda be satisfied.

May the Solar Orb (Mandala) be satisfied.

Om, may the Lord who is the Golden Womb (Hiranyagarbha) be satisfied.

Om, may the Universal Soul (Atma) be satisfied.

Om, may the Gayatri be satisfied.

Om, may the Mother of the Vedas (Vedamata) be satisfied.

Om, may the deity Sankriti be satisfied.

Om, may the Sandhya be satisfied.

Om, may the maiden goddess Kumari be satisfied.

Om, may the creative energy of the Divine, Brahmi, be satisfied.

Om, may the deity of the dawn, Ushas, be satisfied.

Om, may the purifying deity Nirmarji be satisfied.

May the One who grants the fulfillment of all goals be satisfied.

May the Sovereign of all mantras be satisfied.

May the Supreme Being who dwells in the worlds of Bhur, Bhuvah, and Svah be satisfied.

For the noon-time Sandhya libation, the Rishi is Kashyapa, the deity is Rudra, and the meter is Trishtubh; may the Supreme Being who dwells in the middle realm be satisfied.

May the Yajurveda be satisfied.

May the Solar Orb (Mandala) be satisfied.

May the One whose form is Rudra be satisfied.

May the Infinite Soul be satisfied.

May Savitri (the light of consciousness) be satisfied.

May the Mother of the Vedas be satisfied.

May the Sage Sankriti be satisfied.

May the presiding deity of the Twilight (Sandhya) be satisfied.

May the youthful goddess of the Twilight be satisfied.

May the fierce goddess Rudrani be satisfied.

May the goddess of the Dawn (Usha) be satisfied.

May the goddess who cleanses and purifies (Nirmrji) be satisfied.

May the goddess who bestows success in all endeavors be satisfied.

May the presiding Lord of all sacred mantras be satisfied.

May the Supreme Being (Purusha) who pervades the earth, the mid-region, and the heavens be satisfied. (In the evening).

May the Supreme Being who dwells in the celestial realm be satisfied. (For this act of evening Sandhya tarpana, the Rishi is Vashistha, the deity is Vishnu, the meter is Jagati, and the purpose is the offering of water during the evening twilight).

May the Samaveda be satisfied.

May the solar orb (Mandala) be satisfied.

May the One who assumes the form of Vishnu be satisfied.

May the Supreme Soul (Paramatma) be satisfied.

May Saraswati be satisfied.

May the Mother of the Vedas be satisfied.

May Sankrti be satisfied.

May Sandhya be satisfied.

May the Ancient One (Vriddha) be satisfied.

May the Vaishnavi energy be satisfied.

May the Divine Radiance (Ushas) be propitiated.

May the Purifier (Nirmruji) be propitiated.

May the Bestower of all successes be propitiated.

May the Sovereign Lord of all mantras be propitiated.

May the Supreme Being (Purusha), who dwells in the terrestrial, celestial, and intermediate realms, be propitiated.

The rays of light bear upward the Divine Sun, the knower of all beings, so that He may be beheld by the entire universe.

The wonderful countenance of the gods has arisen, the eye of Mitra, Varuna, and Agni. The Sun has filled the heavens, the earth, and the space between, becoming the very soul of all that is moving and stationary.

May we obtain the glorious, wonderful, and most renowned effulgence of the Divine Sun, who is the sustainer of all mankind.

May the Divine Savitr, with His beautiful hands, benevolent grace, and mighty arms, establish you. May you stand firm upon the earth and fill all the quarters of the world with your presence.

O Goddess (Ukha), rise up and become firm and great. O Mitra, I entrust this vessel unto you; may it remain whole and unharmed.

May the Vasus bless you with the Gayatri meter; may the Rudras bless you with the Trishtubh meter.

May the Adityas bless you with the Jagati meter; may all the gods, the Vaisvanaras, bless you with the Anushtubh meter.

For the two verses beginning with "Udvayam" and "Uditya," the seer is Praskanva and the deity is Savitr; the first is in the Anushtubh meter and the second is in the Gayatri meter.

For the verse beginning with "Chitram," the seer is Kutsa and the deity is Savitr, in the Trishtubh meter; for the verse beginning with "Tatchakshuh," the seer is Dadhyan Atharvana and the deity is Surya, in the Pankti meter; these are employed for the worship of the Sun. We gaze upon the supreme light beyond the darkness.

We have reached the supreme light, the god among gods, the Sun.

The rays of light bear upward the divine Sun, the knower of all beings.

So that all may behold the Sun.

The radiant face of the gods has arisen, the eye of Mitra, Varuna, and Agni.

The Sun has filled the heaven, the earth, and the intermediate space; He is the soul of all that moves and all that is stationary.

That divine eye, set by the gods, rises in the East, pure and brilliant.

May we see for a hundred autumns, may we live for a hundred autumns, and may we hear for a hundred autumns.

O Varuna, listen to this call of mine and show me mercy today; I approach You, seeking Your protection.

O Varuna, I approach You with prayers and praise; the worshiper seeks You through these offerings.

O Varuna, do not be angry with me; be mindful of me, for I am Your devotee. Do not let my lifespan be shortened.

May those who are spirits and demons, who are burdens upon the earth, depart.

Without causing harm to any living being, I shall commence my spiritual duties. On this auspicious day, defined by the aforementioned qualities, I will perform the Japa of the Gayatri Mantra, which is the essential limb of my morning/midday/evening prayers, to the best of my ability. I invoke the presence of Gayatri, Savitri, Saraswati, the Rishis of the Vedas, and the Divine Mother of Prosperity. You are the essence of vitality, strength, power, and radiance; You are the abode of the gods and the totality of the universe. I invoke Gayatri, Savitri, Saraswati, the seers of the hymns, and the goddess of fortune. The Gayatri has Gayatri as its meter, Vishvamitra as its seer, and Savita as its deity. Agni is its mouth, Brahma its head, Vishnu its heart, Rudra its crest, and the Earth its origin. It contains the vital breaths, is white in color, and consists of twenty-four syllables, three feet, six sides, and five heads. I invoke the goddess who comes to bestow boons, who is the embodiment of the imperishable Brahman.

May the Goddess, the bestower of boons, arrive—She who is the manifestation of the imperishable Brahman.

O Mother of the Vedas, accept this prayer offered by us.

You are the essence of light, pure and immortal; You are the protector of life, please preserve my life.

By the command of the Divine Savitr, and by the arms of the Ashvins and the hands of Pushan, I invoke You. O Gayatri, You are one-footed, two-footed, three-footed, and four-footed; You are the path itself, for You never leave those who walk upon You.

Salutations to the Fourth, the visible, the transcendental state beyond the dust of creation; may that [divine light] reach me.

The morning meditation is named Gayatri, of red complexion, mounted on a swan, residing in the heart of Brahma, appearing as a young maiden, presiding over the Ahavaniya fire, centered in the Earth, associated with the waking state, and practiced during the morning session with the Rig Veda.

The midday meditation is named Savitri, of white complexion, mounted on a bull, residing in the heart of Rudra, appearing as a youth, presiding over the Garhapatya fire, centered in the mid-region (atmosphere), associated with the dream state, and practiced during the midday session with the Yajur Veda.

The evening meditation is named Saraswati, of black complexion, mounted on Garuda, residing in the heart of Vishnu, appearing in elderly form, presiding over the Dakshina fire, centered in the celestial realm, associated with the deep sleep state, and practiced during the evening session with the Sama Veda.

O bestower of boons, O Goddess, come forth and remain present during my prayer.

Because you protect those who sing your praise, you are known as Gayatri.

Om Bhuh, in the feet.

Om Bhuvah, in the calves.

Om Suvah, in the knees.

Om Mahah, in the abdomen.

Om, may there be clarity (anjanam) in the throat.

Om, may there be warmth (tapah) in the mouth.

Om, may Truth (satyam) reside in the head. Om, Bhuh, salutations to the thumbs.

Om, Bhuvah, salutations to the index fingers.

Om, Svah, salutations to the middle fingers.

Om, Tat-Savitur-Varenyam, salutations to the ring fingers.

Om, Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi, salutations to the little fingers.

Om, Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat, salutations to the palms and backs of the hands. Om, Bhuh, salutations to the heart.

Om, Bhuvah, svaha to the head.

Om, Svah, vashat to the tuft of hair (shikha).

Om. That adorable effulgence of Savitr; for the protection of my armor, Hum.

Om. We meditate upon that divine light; for the protection of my three eyes, Vausat.

Om. May He inspire our intellects; for the protection of the weapon, Phat.

Om. Bhuh, Bhuvah, Svah; thus, I seal the directions. Meditation on the Gayatri.

I meditate upon the Goddess whose five faces possess the luster of pearls, coral, gold, sapphire, and white, and who is endowed with three eyes.

I meditate upon Her whose head is adorned with a crown of jewels embedded with the moon, and who is the embodiment of the essence of truth and the alphabet.

I meditate upon the Gayatri, who holds in Her hands the gesture of granting boons and removing fear, as well as the goad, the whip, and a white skull.

I worship Her who carries the conch, the discus, and a pair of lotus flowers in Her hands. The five-fold worship beginning with 'Lam'.

Lam. Salutations to the Gayatri deity, whose essence is the Earth element.

I offer the fragrant sandal paste to the Goddess.

Salutations to the Goddess Gayatri, who is the embodiment of the ether element (Akasha).

I offer flowers unto You.

Salutations to the Goddess Gayatri, who is the embodiment of the air element (Vayu).

I offer incense unto You.

Salutations to the Goddess Gayatri, who is the embodiment of the fire element (Agni).

I offer the lamp unto You.

Salutations to the Goddess Gayatri, who is the embodiment of the nectar/water element (Amrita).

I offer food offerings (Naivedyam) unto You.

Salutations to the Goddess Gayatri, who is the embodiment of all elements (Sarva-tattva).

I offer all services unto You. For the Pranava (Om), the Rishi is Parabrahman, the deity is the Supreme Self (Paramatma), and the meter is the divine Gayatri.

For the great utterances (Mahavyahritis) starting with Bhuh, Bhuvah, and Svah, the Rishi is Parameshthi Prajapati; the presiding deities are Agni, Vayu, and Surya; and the meters are Gayatri, Ushnih, and Anushtup.

For the Gayatri mantra, the Rishi is Vishvamitra, the presiding deity is Savitr, and the meter is Gayatri. The Mudras (hand gestures) are as follows: Sumukha, Samputa, Vitata, and Vistrita.

Dvimukha, Trimukha, Chaturmukha, and Panchamukha.

Shanmukha, Adhomukha, Vyapikanjalika.

Shakata, Yamapasha, Grathita, and Sammukhonmukha.

Pralamba, Mushtika, Matsya, Kurma, and Varahaka.

Simhakranta, Mahakranta, Mudgara, and Pallava. These are the Gayatri Mudras.

Om. We meditate upon the supreme, adorable radiance of the Divine Sun, who created the physical, subtle, and causal realms.

May He inspire and guide our intellects. Upon concluding the mantra japa: On this auspicious day, endowed with all specified qualities, I perform the conclusion of the Gayatri Japa. For this great Gayatri Mantra, the Rishi is Vishvamitra, the deity is Savitr, the meter is Gayatri, and I utilize this for the conclusion of my Japa. Om Bhuh—I touch my feet.

Om Bhuvah—I touch my shanks.

The syllable 'Om' dwells in the knees.

The syllable 'Om' and 'Mah' dwell in the abdomen.

The syllable 'Om' and 'Jan' dwell in the throat.

The syllable 'Om' and 'Tap' dwell in the mouth.

The syllable 'Om' and 'Satyam' dwell in the head. Om Bhuh, salutations to the thumbs.

Om Bhuvah, salutations to the index fingers.

Om Svah, salutations to the middle fingers.

Om Tat Savitur Varenyam, salutations to the ring fingers.

Om Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi, salutations to the little fingers.

Om Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat, salutations to the palms and the backs of the hands. Om Bhuh, salutations to the heart.

Om. To the Supreme Being of the atmosphere, I offer this oblation for the protection of my head.

Om. To the Supreme Being of the celestial realm, I offer this oblation for the protection of my crest (Shikha).

Om. "That adorable effulgence of Savitr" — I offer this oblation for the protection of my body (as if wearing armor).

Om. "We meditate upon the splendor of the Divine" — I offer this oblation to the three-eyed Lord (to protect my eyes).

Om. "Who may impel our intellects" — I offer this oblation as a weapon to ward off all obstacles.

Om. Bhu, Bhuvah, Svah — thus I release the directions. (Perform the Uttara Mudras).

Surabhi, Jnana, Chakra, Yoni, Kurma, and Pankaja.

Linga and Niryan are the eight mudras proclaimed. (Gayatri Tarpana).

On this auspicious day, endowed with all the specified qualities, for the sake of propitiating Lord Savitr, I shall perform the Gayatri Tarpana. Sage Vyasa is declared the Rishi, and Brahma is declared the presiding deity.

The meter is Gayatri, and it is employed for the purpose of Tarpana. Om. Bhu, the Cosmic Being, the Rig Veda, may He be satisfied.

Om, may the Supreme Being presiding over the Bhuvar Loka and the Yajurveda be satisfied.

Om, may the Supreme Being presiding over the Svar Loka and the Samaveda be satisfied.

Om, may the Supreme Being presiding over the Maharloka and the Atharvaveda be satisfied.

Om, may the Supreme Being presiding over the Janaloka and the Itihasa-Puranas be satisfied.

Om, may the Supreme Being presiding over the Tapoloka and all the Agamas be satisfied.

Om, may the Supreme Being presiding over the Satyaloka be satisfied.

Om, may the Supreme Being who resides within the solar orb, governing the three worlds of Bhuh, Bhuvah, and Svah, be satisfied.

Om, may the one-footed Gayatri, associated with the Bhuh Loka, be satisfied.

Om, may the two-footed Gayatri, associated with the Bhuvah Loka, be satisfied.

Om, may the three-footed Gayatri, associated with the Svar Loka, be satisfied.

Om. May the four-footed Gayatri, spanning the worlds of Bhuh, Bhuvah, and Svah, be satisfied.

Om. May the Goddess of the Dawn be satisfied.

Om. May the Goddess Gayatri be satisfied.

Om. May the Goddess Savitri be satisfied.

Om. May the Goddess Saraswati be satisfied.

Om. May the Mother of the Vedas be satisfied.

Om. May the Earth Goddess be satisfied.

Om. May the Goddess Jaya be satisfied.

Om. May the Goddess Kaushiki be satisfied.

Om. May the Goddess Sankriti be satisfied.

Om. May the All-Invincible One be satisfied.

Om. May the Thousand-Formed One be satisfied.

Om. May the Bliss-Formed One be satisfied. Salutations to the directions: Om. Salutations to the Eastern direction. Salutations to Indra.

Om. Salutations to the South-Eastern direction. Salutations to Agni.

Om. Salutations to the Southern direction. Salutations to Yama.

Om. Salutations to the South-Western direction. Salutations to Nirrti.

Om. Salutations to the Western direction. Salutations to Varuna.

Om. Salutations to the North-Western direction. Salutations to Vayu.

Om. Salutations to the Northern direction. Salutations to Kubera.

Om. Salutations to the North-Eastern direction. Salutations to Ishvara.

Om. Salutations to the upward direction. Salutations to Brahman.

Om. Salutations to the downward direction. Salutations to the Infinite (Ananta). Om. Salutations to the twilight (Sandhya).

Om. Salutations to the Gayatri.

Om. Salutations to the Savitri.

Om. Salutations to the Sarasvati.

Om. Salutations to all the deities.

Om. Salutations to the gods.

Om. Salutations to the sages (Rishis).

Om. Salutations to the silent contemplatives (Munis).

Om. Salutations to the teachers (Gurus).

Om, salutations to the ancestors.

Om, salutations to the mothers.

Om, salutations, salutations. The ritual of Udvasana (formal conclusion). For the verse starting with "Uttame," Vamadeva is the seer, Gayatri is the deity, Anushtubh is the meter, and it is used for the ritual departure.

Om, O Goddess, who resides on the highest peak, upon the summit of the mountain of the Earth.

Having received permission from the Brahmanas, O Goddess, may you depart as you please. The ritual of Japa Nivedanam (offering the meditation). For the mantra "Deva gatu," Manasaspati is the seer, Vata is the deity, Virat is the meter, and it is used for offering the Japa.

Om, O Gods, who know the path, knowing the path, proceed along the path.

O Lord of the Mind, convey this prayer of ours, O Divine One, to the gods, and bestow it upon the wind.

Through the Japa of the Gayatri, which is an integral part of the morning Sandhya.

By this offering of one hundred and eight counts, may the Supreme Lord (Sun) be pleased with my spiritual practice.

Through the Japa of the Gayatri, which is an integral part of the midday Sandhya.

May the Sun (Savitr/Ravi), who is identical to Rudra, be pleased with this rhythmic chanting of His name. (At the time of dusk).

By the chanting of the Gayatri mantra, which is the essential limb of the evening twilight prayers.

May the Supreme Brahman (the Sun) be pleased with this chanting of one hundred and eight repetitions. (Followed by the proclamation of lineage): May there be auspiciousness to all Brahmins up to the four oceans. I, who belong to the lineage of [Gotra], a student of the Kanva branch of the Shukla Yajurveda, following the Katyayana Sutras, and named [Name] Sharma, offer my respectful salutations. (Offering).

From the world of Brahma (Satyaloka) down to the netherworlds (Patala), and extending to the Lokaloka mountains.

To all those who are divine-like Brahmins residing therein, I offer my constant and repeated salutations. O Goddess Earth, born from the consort of Vishnu, white-colored like a conch, upon this terrestrial plane.

O Goddess Earth, who is adorned with countless jewels, I offer my salutations to You.

O Goddess who is clothed by the oceans and adorned with mountains as your breasts.

O Consort of Lord Vishnu, I bow to You; please forgive me for touching you with my feet.