Gayatri Mantra Translated

Gayatri mantra, regarded as the most effective and soothing mantra in Hinduism. Reciting this mantra wholeheartedly brings solace to mind and body. According to Kanan Jhinghan, retired professor of Hindi, Daulat Ram College the translated form of the mantra is as under:
The Mantra: Aum Bhur Bhuvah Svah
Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi
Dhiyo Yoh Nah Prachodayat

Translation: Aum, the celestial sound that resounds in our body, over the earth and the cosmos up to the gates of heaven.
The effulgence of the rising sun that sets all living things to their allocated tasks to strive to achieve their aim in life
May the dazzling light which is the gift of the God illuminate our beings. Let us contemplate on it so that our minds
gain enlightment.