Know interesting facts about Gayatri Mantra, the holiest Hindu hymn

Here is a word-for-word breakdown of the mantra:

tat–that (God)

savitur–of the sun

varenyam–the best

bhargo (bhargas)–light, illumination

devasya–divine

dhimahi–let us meditate (a verb)

dhiyo (dhiyah)–thought(s)

yo (yah)–which

nah–of us, our

pracodayat–May it push, inspire (a verb)