rudra gāyatrī mantraḥ

This mantra is called Rudra Gayatri Mantra. Lord Rudra is a famous deity worshipped popularly in Hinduism since Vedic times. Rudra is the manifestation of Lord Shiva and quite often the term Shiva and Rudra are used interchangeably. Rudra is the destructive and cleansing force. Though the name looks fierce, Lord Rudra is highly merciful and benevolent in fulfilling the needs of the devotees. Gayatri mantras are protective in nature. They act like a shield surrounding the individual and protect them from all fears and dangers. The Rudra or Shiva Gayatri mantra says "I meditate on the Supreme Being of Lord Maha Deva. Let Lord Rudra illumine my intellect and show a clear path to enlightenment."