The Shiva Gayatri Mantra is an invocation found in the Mahanarayana Upanishad (Taittiriya Aranyaka). It directs the mind toward Tatpurusha and Mahadeva, seeking illumination of intellect and discernment.
Shiva Gayatri Mantra
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Sanskrit Text (संस्कृतम्)
॥ ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे महादेवाय धीमहि ।
तन्नो रुद्रः प्रचोदयात् ॥
तन्नो रुद्रः प्रचोदयात् ॥
Telugu Script (తెలుగు లిపి)
॥ ఓం తత్పురుషాయ విద్మహే మహాదేవాయ ధీమహి ।
తన్నో రుద్రః ప్రచోదయాత్ ॥
తన్నో రుద్రః ప్రచోదయాత్ ॥
English / Roman Transliteration (IAST)
Oṁ Tatpuruṣāya Vidmahe Mahādevāya Dhīmahi |
Tanno Rudraḥ Pracodayāt ||
Tanno Rudraḥ Pracodayāt ||
Spiritual Meaning & Word-by-Word Translation
May we realize that Supreme Person (Tatpurusha), we meditate upon the Great Deity (Mahadeva). May Rudra illuminate and inspire our intellect.
How to Chant: Method, Posture & Purity
Chanted during morning and evening Sandhyavandanam facing East.
Traditional Significance & Scriptural Origin
From the Krishna Yajurveda tradition, harmonizing Rudra's fiery energy into wisdom.
Benefits Traditionally Associated With This Mantra
Devotees chant this to awaken inner clarity, dissolve spiritual darkness, and align thoughts with truth.
Vedic Commentary & In-Depth Context
Frequently Asked Questions
When should Shiva Gayatri be chanted?
Early morning during Brahma Muhurtham or before regular meditation is considered most auspicious.