We know the power of Panchadasi mantra.
क ए ई ल ह्रीं। ka e ī la hrīṁ |
ह स क ह ल ह्रीं। ha sa ka ha la hrīṁ |
स क ल ह्रीं॥ sa ka la hrīṁ ||
It is said that one repetition of Panchadasi mantra is equivalent to three repetitions of Turya Gāyatri mantra. Following is the Turya Gāyatri mantra.
1) ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः॥ om bhūrbhuvaḥ svaḥ ||
2) ॐ तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं। om tat saviturvareṇyaṁ |
3) भर्गो देवस्य धीमही। bhargo devasya dhīmahī |
4) धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्॥ dhiyo yo naḥ pracodayāt ||
5) परोरजसे सावदोम्॥ parorajase sāvadom || ||
Out of the five lines above, first line is vyāhṛti-s. Second, third and fourth lines together form the Gāyatri mantra. These lines are called first pada (pada means step), second pada and third pada. In Turya Gāyatri, fourth pada is added at the end of third pada which is the fifth line above.
परोरजसे सावदोम्॥ parorajase sāvadom ||
Parorajas means beyond the world and this can be explained as Turya state where in all the three normal states of consciousness exist. Turya state is also called witnessing consciousness. This is also explained in Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upaniṣad.
First pada or vāgbhavakūṭa:
Tat – refers to Brahman (That) and this is represented by the letter ka क.
Savitur varenya is split into two savitṛ and varenya represented by the next letter ए e. Savitṛ refers to the creative aspect of Brahman and varenya means the best and adorable.
Bhargo devasya dhīmahī is represented by the letter ई ī. This pada is split into bharga + devasya + dhī + mahī. Bharga means the innermost (Self) of everything. Devasya means belonging to Brahman. Dhī means to meditate. The last part of this pada is taken to the next letter ल la.
Mahī of the previous letter and the third pada dhiyo yo na pracodayāt represent the letter ल la. Mahi means mahat or great. Dhiyo yo na pracodayāt also represent the letter ल la and is in the form prayer. This is addressed to Shiva with a prayer to inspire our mind to move towards which is beyond contemplation.
Parorajase sāvadom represent ह्रीं hrīm. Parorajase sāvadom mean beyond the word, the Supreme Light, Prakāśa, Shiva. This is beyond three gunas, the Absolute Consciousness whose abode in the heart (the Self within).
The five letters in this kūṭa represent the five primary elements of creation.
Second pada or Kāmarājakūṭa:
That is the Self or Brahman. Savitṛ vareṇyaṁ here represents two letters ह ha and स sa. ha refers to sun and sa refers to moon. These two letters represent the Divine Essence of Shiva and Śakti. These two letters also mean the Supreme Self and the individual self.
Bhargo devasya represent the letter क ka and denotes Shiva. dhī represents ह ha and referring to Shiva, which is considered as the seed letter for the next word mahi, which means the earth. Mahi refers to ल la.
Parorajase sāvadom represent ह्रीं hrīṁ. Parorajase sāvadom mean beyond the word, the Supreme Light, Prakāśa, Shiva. This is beyond three guṇa-s, the Absolute Consciousness whose abode in the heart (the Self within).
Third pada or Śaktikūṭa:
Tat Savitṛ vareṇyaṁ is represented by the first letter of this kūṭa स sa, indicating the individual soul.
Bhargo devasya dhī is represented by the letter क ka and denotes Shiva. Mahi refers to ल la, the seed letter for earth mahi.
Parorajase sāvadom represent ह्रीं hrīṁ. Parorajase sāvadom mean beyond the word, the Supreme Light, Prakāśa, Shiva. This is beyond three guṇa-s, the Absolute Consciousness whose abode in the heart (the Self within).
Thus, one repetition of Pañcadaśī mantra is equivalent to three repetitions of Turya Gāyatri. It is generally said that no mantra should be repeated more than the number of repetitions of Gāyatri mantra.
Other Important Articles:
Pancadasi Mantra - पञ्चदशी मन्त्र - Part 1
Panchadasi Mantra Explained - Part 2
Panchadasi The Supreme Mantra - Part 3
Deepti Controls
June 02, 2015 01:35 PM
sir, why all these dasa mahavidyas/avataras gayatri, rajarajeswari, one supreme goddess one mantra is enough
but why, compare with narasimha and prachangira , tara compare with sitarama avatharam, bala thripura sundari compare with balaji.
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Adyaksh Kalajith
June 02, 2015 07:06 PM
It seems such different "flavors" of God are to suit our mind drenched in duality. What else. Why even bother about one supreme "Goddess" or "God", when everything is Brahman and the concept of "God" and "Others" itself is tainted with duality. In the relative order, the various forms are various manifestations of Sakthi, each endowed with a different function and path.
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Srinath
March 08, 2016 12:57 PM
Dear Sri. Ravi,
The Turya Gayatri Mantra - 5)परोरजसे सावदोम्॥ is given here, but elsewhere you have given it as "पारो रजसे सावदोम्॥". Which is ok, "परोरजसे" or ""पारो रजसे". Please clarify.
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MANBLUNDER
March 08, 2016 02:41 PM
परोरजसे सावदोम्॥ is correct.
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KP Vidya Shankar
April 30, 2016 04:57 PM
Y is world not full of ONLY Adyaksh Kalajiths ?? !!
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Mani N.S
July 25, 2016 04:26 PM
normally it is told that for persons entering the detachment stage from the grahastha and yet another pada is there for sanyasi to keepit chanting by dipping the head in water 100000times and i am told this chanting takes away all the kamakrodha and attachments.Please clarify and also let us know the other poada of gayathri for sanyasis.
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Bal Gopal
August 14, 2020 03:53 AM
Namaste Poojya Guruji, towards the end of the above article it's stated - "Thus, one repetition of Pañcadaśī mantra is equivalent to three repetitions of Turya Gāyatri. It is generally said that no mantra should be repeated more than the number of repetitions of Gāyatri mantra." I was not aware of that. With a view to progress fast the count of Navakshari Mantra Japa was increased lowering the count of Gayatri Japa on these days! I guess, it's meant to cleanse the mind before practising other powerful Mantras. Does the above statement imply any negative effects having done contrary to the guidelines? What would be a natural balance or ratio to be maintained between Gayatri Mantra Japa count and Navakshari/Panchadasi Mantra Japa count? Please advise. Thank you. Pranaam.
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MANBLUNDER
August 14, 2020 12:01 PM
This rule is applicable only to Panchadashi and Shodashi mantras.
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Bal Gopal
August 15, 2020 09:24 AM
Namaste Guruji: Thank you for your timely advise. Having completed the required count of Navakshari Mantra Japa, my Guruji will be initiating me to Panchadashi Mantra Japa on the Amavasya day*** (August 18). I feel blessed being advised at the right time. I shall conform to the traditional practices by maintaining the same counts for Gayatri Mantra Japa and Panchadasi Mantra Japa daily. Pranaam Guruji. PS: ***In this regard would you think Krishnapaksha Thrayodasi (Pradosha) a better day (Aug 16), as recommended for self-initiatives "गुरोरभावे मन्त्राणां ग्रहण क्रम मुच्यते। कृष्णपक्षे त्रयोदश्यां दक्षिणामूर्ति सन्निधे॥" ? Please advise. Thank you. Pranaam.
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srvidyaforlife
April 11, 2024 07:04 PM
hello guruji can you please give reference with respect to pronunciation of each bija of panchadashi mantra as per timings mentioned in your article
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Krishna
April 11, 2024 11:04 PM
Varivasya Rahasya is the book that mentions the pronunciation of the bījas of this mantra. If you are looking for videos or audio tapes, then I am not sure we have any from our end. Try and pronounce each of the bījas clearly on their own and you will get it right. Reciting each letter of the mantras clearly, is the only accepted norm that I am aware of and follow myself.
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