The Gayatri Mantra was given by Vishwamitra Maharishi. Here are some important facts about this mantra according to Hindu mythology: Drashta (one who saw): It is believed that no one writes Vedic mantras on their own, but that they are divine. Vishwamitra Maharishi "saw" this mantra (mantra drashta) through his severe penance, and hence he is called the creator of this mantra. Source: This mantra appears in the third mandala (3.62.10) of the oldest Rigveda. Vishwamitra - From Rajarshi to Brahmarshi: Vishwamitra was originally a powerful Kshatriya king. After a confrontation with Sage Vasishta Maharshi, he realized that penance is the greatest power, and performed severe penance and attained the status of Brahmarshi. It was in that process that he received this mantra. Sakala Lokamitra: 'Vishwamitra' means 'friend of the world'. He was given this name for giving this great mantra that brings knowledge and intellectual development to humanity. 24 letters: The Gayatri mantra consists of 24 letters. According to some scholars, each of these 24 letters symbolizes a great sage, of which Vishwamitra is the most important. @radhakrishnatruth ✨ Welcome to Radha Krishna Truth ✨ Daily Bhakti • Divine Songs • Spiritual Motivation 🙏 What We Share: • Radha Krishna Devotional Songs • Shiva, Vishnu, Venkateswara Bhakti • Amman, Hanuman, Ayyappa, Sai Baba Songs • Telugu Stotrams, Slokams & Mantras • Daily Devotional Shorts & Spiritual Motivation 🌺 Feel the Divine. Live the Bhakti. Subscribe for powerful, peaceful, universal spiritual music every day. #TeluguBhakti #ShivaSongs #RadhaKrishna #DevotionalSongs #SpiritualMusic