Gayatri Mantra

Bhuh Bhuvah Svah
Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi
Dhiyo Yo nah Prachodayat
Aum = Brahma;
Bhoor = embodiment of vital spiritual energy (pran);
Bhuwah = destroyer of sufferings;
Swaha = embodiment of happiness;
Tat = that;
Savitur = bright like sun;
Varenyam = best choicest;
Bhargo = destroyer of sins;
Devasya = divine;
These first nine words describe the glory of God
Dheemahi = may imbibe; pertains to meditation
Dhiyo = intellect;
Yo = who;
Naha = our;
Prachodayat = may inspire!