Those who really want to know the relationship of Sun with the human life should not get satisfied with physical scientific explanations alone, rather they should also be conversant with the Indian spiritual knowledge acquired in this context. According to the physical science, the Sun is supposed to be responsible mainly for climate, vegetation and the changes in the visible world. But the teachers of the spiritual science are of the view that the sentiments / emotions of human beings are also deeply affected by the Sun. Galileo, throwing light on the same subtle science, once said “Whatever we see is not the complete Sun. The real Sun is a kind of consciousness or vitality or energy, which is reflected in every atom of the solar system. Even, the photons (corpuscles or packets of energy) radiated by the atom are as powerful as those radiated by Sun”. At that time, this concept was disregarded but later on scientists did extensive research on the subject. Now it has been proved through these investigations that the human beings are totally dependenton the Sun. The science of establishing a mental contact with the Sun and knowing several hidden mysteries of nature and acquiring supernatural powers for spiritual development was known in our country as Gayatri Vidya.
The human body is a mixture of the elements of Earth and Sun (i.e. the matter and energy)and hence, from the physical and mental point of view, the human body is not only affected by Earth but there is a tremendous influence of the Sun also. When we think over our physical body, it appears that by taking food,water, etc, that is the essence of earth, a number of elements like oxygen, nitrogen,carbon, iron, sulphur, etc, are produced inside the body. Here in, vital energies that are subtler than these elements are active. The pulsations in our body are due only to Prana(vitality). We are able to perform actions like sneezing, yawning, sleeping, closing the eyelids, etc. only because of Prana. These actions cannot be performed by inert matter(elements). Prana is subtler than all the elements. That is why, it cannot be seen. However, it can be felt and understood easily through the science of Gayatri.
According to astronomers, basically there are only two elements in the Sun- first, hydrogen and second helium. Sun consumes hydrogen and converts it into helium. This gives it energy, heat and light. Had this reaction not been taking place, the Sun would not have been visible. Other hypothesis is that the Sun is omnipresent and almighty. Now, if we wish we can call it a Soul, an aggregate of Prana, or a burning ball of hydrogen. If anyone has a doubt that the Sun is a fireball, then they should study it with telescope. He will find that not only the flames as those in the yajóa kuñda (firepit of yajóa) erupt from the Sun, but the eddies of energy which are the mixture of light, heat and electrical charge also erupt from its surface.
Almost a similar kind of reaction takes place in our bodies. A similar kind of energy in the form of thoughts is present in our minds. It is a kind of vibration and hence it cannot be seen but most of the energy in bodies manifests itself in a similar way. If we call a human being a creature of different elements; then the Sun may also be assumed to be a conscious entity in the gaseous state. Its power is limitless, almost infinite. It goes on bestowing(radiating) continuously and hence there has been a tradition to call it by the honorific title of Devata (deity). If’ the latter meaning of Sun is taken for granted and by assuming that it is the central power of thoughts and emotions,a process of its utilization can be adopted. Then it should be possible for anyone to acquire physical, mental, social, intellectual and spiritual boons. This science has been revealed on earth by Gayatri Mantra.
The vibrations generated by chanting 24 syllables of Gayatri Mahamantra establish the mental relationship between the Sun and a person with similar elements. There is elementary unison between the Sun and the person. The scripture says-That- the Sun is the soul of this world. Our consciousness is the soul of (the world of) our body. The power to synchronize the consciousnesses at the same frequency and establishing a resonance between the two lies in the 24 syllables, which have been called, collectively, Gayatri Mahamantra.
This is the reason why the persons who know the essence of Upasana (worship) have advised that while meditating on Mother Gayatri one should visualize her in the middle of the rising Sun. According to the scripture-Gayatri: That - The intelligent person should perform Japa (i.e., recitation of mantras) thrice daily, i.e.,in the early morning, noon and evening, meditating on Devi Gayatri with a splendor akin to that of the Sun.
The Sun and Gayatri are synonymous. Their unity is the same as that of fire and heat. This unity has been praised as follows- Oh Gayatri! You have the splendor of the Sun.Oh Amle! You are Brahma Vidya (knowledgeof Basic Reality), MahaVidya (SupremeKnowledge) and Vedmata (Mother of the Vedas). I salute you.
One who performs Sadhana of this Mahamantra receives flow of Sun’s energy. The law of science is that there is always a flow of charge from a point at a higher potential to that at a lower potential, if the two points are properly connected. This flow of charge continues till the two points attain the same potential. The Siddhis (Supernatural powers) achieved through Gayatri are all advanced stages of the same - process. In the state of perfection, a person becomes omnipresent and omnipotent like the consciousness of the Sun and he can see everything. Not only he acquires the power to predict the c1imate or the health of persons, and read the thought rising in the minds of others but also he becomes the master of the powers and activities, which are even subtler than this. The outreach of such capabilities is so large that it is not possible to describe them in a few lines. Compassion, intelligence and benevolence start developing in him. In other words, a devotee of Gayatri, besides worshiping, starts utilizing his talent’s (good qualities and good thoughts) in good deeds.
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