Sandhyavandanam is a Nityakarma (daily ritual) prescribed by Hindu Sastras to all who have undergone Upanayana Samskaram and who are called Dwijas. It is Karmayoga, Bhaktiyoga and Jnaanayoga combined says Jagadguru Chandrashekara Saraswati Swamigal. It unites the three paths of Karma, devotion and Knowledge.
At the very fundamental level, sandyavandana provides the basic exercise for men to train their mind and body for the day.
1. It has to be performed in a squatting position and has the basic exercises including pranayama ( breathing techniques).
2. The Gayathri mantra has plenty of spiritual benefits.
3. When performing maadhanyam, you are supposed to see the sun through a mesh you create with your hands. The sun rays are forced to call both on the eyes and on the thin, but most important muscle of our body.. the tiny flesh between the thumb and index finger and is supposed to have medical benefits.
Overall, the three sandyavandhanams help ones mind go blank for at least ten minutes three times a day, giving peace of mind and provides basic exercise for the body.
Thank you : Sathyanarayana Vadyar
(Mumbai)
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