Rudra Gayatri (Shiva Gayatri) रुद्र गायत्री (शिव गायत्री)
The Gayatri of Rudra–Shiva from the Mahanarayana Upanishad.
- Deity Shiva
- Type Gayatri mantra
- Language Sanskrit
- Tradition Vedic
- Source Mahanarayana Upanishad (Taittiriya Aranyaka, tenth prapathaka) — Mahanarayana Upanishad (Taittiriya Aranyaka 10), the Gayatris of the deities
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Mantra
ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे महादेवाय धीमहि ।oṃ tatpuruṣāya vidmahe mahādevāya dhīmahi |
तन्नो रुद्रः प्रचोदयात् ॥tanno rudraḥ pracodayāt ||
The Roman line is IAST transliteration derived from the Devanagari (ā = long a, ṃ = anusvara, ḥ = visarga, ś/ṣ = sh sounds, c = ch as in “church”). In Hindi, Awadhi and Braj texts the silent final “a” is dropped. Transliteration does not show Vedic accents.
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Questions
What is Rudra Gayatri (Shiva Gayatri)?
The Gayatri of Rudra–Shiva from the Mahanarayana Upanishad.
Who is Rudra Gayatri (Shiva Gayatri) associated with?
Rudra Gayatri (Shiva Gayatri) is associated with Shiva. Mahadeva, worshipped as the auspicious one, lord of yoga and of transformation; the central deity of Shaiva traditions.
What does Rudra Gayatri (Shiva Gayatri) mean?
May we know that Supreme Person; may we meditate on Mahadeva; may Rudra inspire and guide us.
What is the source of Rudra Gayatri (Shiva Gayatri)?
Mahanarayana Upanishad (Taittiriya Aranyaka, tenth prapathaka) — Mahanarayana Upanishad (Taittiriya Aranyaka 10), the Gayatris of the deities. Tradition: Vedic.
How is Rudra Gayatri (Shiva Gayatri) pronounced?
Vedic accents (svara) are not shown in this script or in the transliteration.