How is the gayatri matra mentioned in the rig veda different from the one mentioned in the atharva veda?

Answer 1

Gayatri mantra is related to Sanskrit grammar. It literally means that it spreads as three while singing the said mantra. This is usually instructed by the father of a son at the age of 8 while sending him to a Guru for education.

Answer 2

The Gayatri Mantra in the Rig Veda is a hymn addressed to the sun that is a prayer for enlightenment and wisdom. The Gayatri Mantra in the Atharva Veda is a protective mantra that is chanted for spiritual protection and guidance. Both mantras are important in Hinduism but have different purposes and meanings.