The Savitri Upanishad (Sanskrit:
The Upanishad describes the Savitri-Vidya(knowledge of sunlight), asserting that everything in the universe is a manifestation of the masculine Savitr and feminine Savitri, elaborating on the Gayatri Mantra. The text also presents the Advaitic notion of nondual Brahman, as well as two mantras called the Bala (Strength) and Atibala (Super Strength) to meditate on Virat Purusha and Om.
Bala AdiBala Mantras Viswamitra To Lord Ram
In Ramayana we see that Sri Vishwamitra imparted a special mantra called “balA-atibalA” to Sri Rama and Lakshmana which is considered to be immensely helpful in both spiritual and materialistic domains.
What is this mantra and what is its significance?
This mantra is very powerful and it looks like gAyatri mantra. It has additionally some beejas and other words hence it is a very long mantra. It is capable of slowly making one evolve to higher spiritual level of super-consciousness and helps one to go beyond the pull of lower forces.
We find its mention in Valmiki Ramayana when sage imparted this knowledge to Sri Rama and Lakshmana.
King Dasharatha sends Rama and Lakshmana along with Sage Vishvamitra as requested by the sage. In their course of travel, Sage Vishvamitra imparts a secret knowledge to the young princes Rama and Lakshmana, called bala atibala vidya-s, by practicing which nothing can wither their vigour and vitality.
balaam atibalaam caiva paThataH taata raaghava || 1-22-14 na saubhaagye na daakSiNye na j~naane buddhi nishcaye | na uttare prati vak{}tavye samo loke tava anagha || 1-22-15
“My dear Raghava, if bala atibala hymns are practised, oh, impeccable one, none can equal you in the world by your handsomeness, calibre, erudition, by your discernment, and even in replying or rebutting you. [1-22-14b, 15]
etat vidyaa dvaye labdhe na bhavet sadR^ishaH tava | balaa ca atibalaa caiva sarva j~naanasya maatarau || 1-22-16
“On receiving these two teachings there will be none similar to you, for bala and atibala are the mothers of all knowledge. [1-22-16]
kSut pipaase na te raama bhaviSyete narottama | balaam atibalaam caiva paThataH taata raaghava || 1-22-17
“Oh, best one among men, Raghava, if you go on reciting bala and atiblala hymns, my dear Rama, there will be no hunger or thirst to you. [1-22-17]
Conclusions:
If the undivided, unidentified, unchanged, and infinite or potential energy of “Atibala” is not realized, then it shall be known only in the name of “Bala.” It means that undivided, unidentified, immutable energy will be shown as changing from one form to another endlessly, like kinetic energy.
That is A jnani who acquires and practices the sapthas of these Bala Atibala mantras through a sadguru and thereby accepts the karmic fruits as they are without creating new karmic fruits When such a person’s present karmic fruition is over, his body dissolves into his soul, and without seeking a new kinetic energy body, it becomes the potential energy of that soul. That is, just as a salt doll that appears from the sea dissolves and loses its character in the same sea itself. After that, the distinction between the potential energy of the soul and the kinetic energy of the body (panchabhuta) disappears and becomes eternal and non-renewable cosmic energy.
Ashtavakra Gita : Chapter-4
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Is The Gayatri Mantra We Chant Not The Real One?
Now, this might come as a shock to some people and make them believe that everything they have heard or read so far is false, but there is a school of thought that believes that the ‘original Gayatri mantra’, known as the ‘Yoga Gayatri’ has been lost overtime. According to their theory, the Gayatri mantra humans have been chanting for ages now is not the all-powerful Yoga Gayatri mantra, but rather a version of the original one. And the one humans know of is the ‘Savitur Gayatri mantra’. Now, why did this happen? Some people believe that the Yoga Gayatri mantra was so powerful that it could help people awaken their spiritual energy and make them reach a deep state of enlightenment. And as Kaliyug came by, this power was feared to be misused. And so, the Savitur Gayatri mantra was given to humans as an alternative.
Now, very few people have been clear about what the real difference between the two mantras are because only the select few are aware about the Yoga Gayatri mantra, its power, its energy, and where it is. But, it is believed that the ‘Savitur Gayatri mantra is meant to focus on the energy of the Sun, whereas the ‘Yoga Gayatri mantra’, the one said to be the ‘original, and all powerful’ focused on the self, on the Yog, and on the Atman.It is also said that while Gayatri mantra (Savitur) is and can be chanted by anyone, the Yoga Gayatri mantra is only given by a Guru to his shishya (accomplished student). It is believed that without initiation into the mantra, no one can chant or reap its benefits.
According to Hindu thoughts and beliefs, the Kaliyug is the darkest of ages and is the one where materialism, ego, and ignorance have consumed human life. Only the select few have been able to maintain their purity, but unfortunately, it is not enough to stop the impending doom. Many believe that nobody knows the ‘Yoga Gayatri mantra’ because it could only be initiated by a learned Guru, and in the Kaliyug, the first Gurus found no one to pass on the knowledge to. And so, the ‘Yoga Gayatri mantra’ is lost! So, one can not know if there is a mantra like that, or it is just a thought of some people. What humans know yet is that chanting the ‘Om bhur bhuvah swaha’ mantra has given them strength, power, love, and knowledge.
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