Sandhyavandanam - सांध्यवंदना
Our ancient scriptures prescribe that it is the duty of every human being to offer prayer to the Omnipresent, Omnipotent and Omniscient ISWAR
In the course of our life, we realise that the planetary movements bring varied effects on human beings. Such effects are turned positive, when prayers are done in SANDHYA Kalams namely Pratha Sandhya, Madhyanhikam and Sayam Sandhya.
The Prayers offered at these times are called SANDHYA VANDANAM.
This programme brings out the importance as below:
Sandhya Vandanam cleanse the body, mind complex
- Manthras are uttered by mouth (Vacha) (वाचा)
- Chanting Gayathri by mind (manasa) (मनसा)
- Sprinkling water on body - marjanam (Kaya) (कायं)
Gayathri is the mother of all Vedas and gives eligibility to learn Vedas.
Every Brahmin identifies himself to the lineage of a Rishi Parampara and the chanting of Gayathri continues from such rishi onwards till today. The continuity is being maintained.
Our scriptures say our body is a temple. Athma is ISWARA,which resides in the body. Sandhya Vandanam is prescribed to protect every human being.