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Wednesday, June 17, 2015

The Gayatri Manta

Good morning!

Click here for a YouTube video of the mantra which many Hindus greet the new day.

The mantra greets the sun which, according to Grant Hardy, is to be understood as "light," understood as "knowledge."
 


Posted by Brant Clements at 8:50 AM
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