The Gayatri Mantra, found in the Rigveda, is considered the essence of all Vedas. It is a prayer to the Sun deity (Savitr) to illuminate the intellect. However, the takes this essence and expands it into a garland of verses that praise the Goddess, detail her forms, and guide the seeker on how to live a life of Dharma (righteousness).
A: This is why a Japa Mala is sacred. It is a physical counter. Trust the beads, not your mind. gayatri satak path gujarati