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Gayatri Mantra and its interpretation

The Mantra : The mantra was perceived by Vishwamitra and is from Rigveda(3.62.10) तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि I धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्    llRV 3,62.10II In ITRANS tatsaviturvareNyaM bhargo devasya dhImahi . dhiyo yo naH prachodayAt (Rigveda 3.62.10) Aranyakas and Upnishadas instruct to use OM and mhavyahatris before the mantra for recitation and it becomes ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः l तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि I धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् ll in ITRANS OM bhUrbhuvaH svaH . tatsaviturvareNyaM bhargo devasya dhImahi . dhiyo yo naH prachodayAt . Words and their meaning in the mantra: Sanskrit has a tendency of a word flowing over into the next as per set rules of grammar.  Once you know how to break them up into the individual words, they become simpler to understand. On splitting, the individual words are ॐ (OM) : Om is an abstract symbol. Although it is a sound, it represents formless, soundless, eternal, supreme, absolute Brahm. Vedanta procl...
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Why Focusing on Result is a Bad Idea?

Why Focusing on Result is a Bad Idea? Alex Honnold, a 31 year old rock climber from the US was desperate to climb the colossal El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, US without any safety gear for eight years. The mighty granite wall always appeared intimidating, until 3rd of June 2017, when the daredevil rock climber reached the 2900 feet high summit in around four hours using only his hands and feet. A tremendously challenging task, it required intense practice, memorizing each hole he must grab, the way he must position his body until he felt comfortable enough to attempt the solo climb. Overcoming the mental hurdle was, however, even more challenging. Each time he would resolve to accomplish the task, it would appear much too daunting. Honnald, however, was much elated after succeeding in his endeavour, describing it as exceedingly gratifying experience in his life. What drives the people to undertake such task that are so risky that a single mistake can be life-threat...
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