Ithaca College

The Gayatri Mantra: the oldest mantra of the Vedas, and the daily practice of millions of Hindus.

The presenter (Kurt Lichtmann) spent several months in India in 1976. Since 1970, he has met and practiced with several Jnana Yoga masters. His spoken and written Gayatri work has been verified by Sanskrit scholars, and native practitioners.

The FREE presentation will offer the spoken and sung mantra, discuss briefly its history, its meaning in the context of Advaita Vedanta, its use and purpose, and then focus on teaching its precise pronunciation (rather than written representation in Devanagari), as well a common modern melody employed for chanting it. Handouts with English transliteration will be provided.

The approximately one-hour presentation will culminate in a chanting of at least one mala's worth of 108 repetitions, with musical backup - either with live instruments (we're working on it .....) or recorded - tba.

This is an introduction to the Gayatri, not a spiritual transmission. Traditionally, one needs to receive the mantra from an true Adept/Guru in order to practice it efficaciously {that was the disclaimer}.

More information on the Gayatri and the presenter's hand-penned mantra mandalas in Sanskrit and Tibetan (not-for-profit) : www.om108.net

Questions? Email:  klichtmann@ithaca.edu

Thank you to Muller Chapel personnel for offering the space for this event.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Kurt Lichtmann at klichtmann@ithaca.edu or (607) 266.0282. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.