Gayatri: The Highest Meditation

This book on Gayatri by Sant Keshavadas, joyfully performs several functions. It, of course, beautifully explains the central meaning the significance of the mantra in all its fullness. But, it also describes such practical things as the use of purificatory water rites and the techniques of this japa: posture of sitting, time, atmosphere, proper breath control, the use of the fingers of the hand for the various kriyas, the use of rosary, the proper pronunciation of the sacred sounds, etc. This will immensely help the new practitioner and will educate and put him on the path of practice. The volume also discusses the hidden meanings of the Pranava and the Vyahrti portions of the mantra. There is a highly useful chart at the end which indicates the seven-fold symbolism of the Vyahrti and relates and integrates it with the seven-fold aspects of the macrocosm and the microcosm and the aspects of life. If the Gayatri-microcosm and the aspects of life. If the Gayatrimantra is understood, repeated, and meditated upon, in the manner so completely described and explained in this highest bliss, unparalleled intellect and creativity, and manifold mastery and success in the world.