Gāyatra metre
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Gāyatra · the Gāyatra metre
in the texts
Rigveda
A Vedic poetic metre invoked as part of the ritual composition under Agni's protection.
Protect us, O Agni, with your aids in the bringing forth of the Gāyatra metre;
Sāmaveda
A Vedic poetic metre used to compose hymns of praise to Agni and Indra.
Nor is the Gāyatra metre when sung.
Do proclaim, O Agni, this our fresh Gāyatra gain, newly composed, among the gods.
You are roused, O warrior, breaker of the crooked ones, destroyer of citadels — the Gāyatra singers have praised you.