by Rajesh Rai
The seer of Gayatri mantra is Rishi Vishwamitra. His name means a friend to everyone, a friend of the universe. This is also the nature of Gayatri. She holds your hand during times of sadness, happiness, confusion, doubt, moral uncertainty, elation. The mantra will hold your hand through life because it awakens a light within that guides.
This light is an intelligence that illuminates your path. This is its reputation.
The mantra is named after its meter, a 24-syllable mantra with an eight-syllable rhythm, dedicated to that force that gives light to the sun. The mantra asks this force, this divinity, through its rhythm, to illuminate the mind and intelligence.
In the methodical and systematic study of mantra and meditation, Gayatri is imparted first because of this quality to illuminate. To illuminate is to shed light, which enables you to see things as they are.
Gayatri illuminates the path of a spiritual seeker by awakening inner intelligence , which in the vernacular is to awaken the inner teacher, the inner guru.
Learn, study and practice Gayatri mantra with Rajesh Rai which is offered over three stages by Poulstone Court Retreat and Meditation Centre.
· Stage 1: Learn to recite the Gayatri and chant the mantra 108 times in a group setting. This is done over 3 sessions of 1 hr each at Wellsprings House, Malvern WR14 4 PZ on 10 July, 17 July and 24 July 2026 at 6-7pm. Cost: Donation
· Stage 2: Learn to synchronise the mantra with the body, so the body becomes a temple for the practise of the mantra. This is done over 3 sessions of 1 hr each at Wellsprings House, Malvern WR14 4PZ. 10 July, 17 July and 24 July 2026 between 7-8pm. Cost: Donation
· Stage 3: Join us in a weekend retreat at Poulstone Retreat Centre, which brings stages 1 and 2 together in a systematic study of Gayatri, between 25-27 September 2026. Total cost, full board and teaching over 2 days £151 incl of VAT.
The Gayatri course is part of the “Illuminate the Mind and Shine Series” offered at Poulstone Court. Rajesh begun his systematic practice of the Mantra over 25 years ago and shares his experience in this series.
25 April 2026
Rajesh Rai
