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Sandhya Vandan and Gayatri Mantra (Source: Agni Puran 215-217)

In the Agni Purana, Chapters 215 through 217 detail the sacred rituals of Sandhya Vandanam and the Gayatri Mantra, emphasising their power to purify the soul and remove sins. Chapter 215: Greatness and Recitation of Gayatri This chapter focuses on the immense spiritual merit gained from repeating the Gayatri Mantra. Purification from Sins: Repeating the mantra can purify even those who have committed grave sins, such as killing a Brahmin or stealing gold, especially if repeated 100,000 times. Merit Levels: Reciting the mantra 10 times removes sins of the current life; 100 times removes sins of previous lives; and 1,000 times removes sins spanning three yugas. Spiritual Ascension: Seven repetitions destroy daily sins, while 108 repetitions help a person "cross the ocean of mundane existence". Chapter 216: Complete Instruction on Gayatri This chapter provides a deep philosophical and technical explanation of the mantra’s components and meaning. Meaning of "Bharga": The word "Bharga" refers to the divine light within the Sun and is identified with Lord Vishnu and Fire. Meditation Technique: Practitioners should contemplate the universal being within the Sun’s orb to destroy the cycle of birth and death. Oneness with Brahman: The mantra is used to realize that the self is identical to the Supreme Brahman ("I am that absolute spirit in the Sun"). Chapter 217: #Sandhya Vandana Rituals This chapter outlines the practical steps for the thrice-daily "Sandhya" (transition) prayers. Timings: Rituals must be performed at dawn (Pratah), midday (Madhyahna), and dusk (Sayam). Core Actions: Achamana: Sipping sanctified water for internal purification. #Pranayama: Controlled breathing exercises while reciting the mantra. Arghya: Offering water to the Sun. In the morning, this is done facing East; at midday, facing North (or toward the zenith Sun); and in the evening, facing West. Deity Associations: In the morning, one meditates on Gayatri as a form of Vishnu; at midday as Brahma; and at dusk as Shiva. गायत्री मंत्र (Gayatri Mantra): "हम उस प्रकाशमान परमात्मा का ध्यान करते हैं, जो तीनों लोकों (पृथ्वी, अंतरिक्ष और स्वर्ग) में व्याप्त है और जो ज्ञान व प्रकाश का सर्वोत्तम स्रोत है, वह हमारी बुद्धि को प्रकाशित करे।"