^ For use of the term saṃdhyā as meaning 'daily practice', see Taimni, p.For Gayatri Japam morning is 21,64 or 108 times, afternoon 32 times and evening is 21,64 or 108 times. In addition, one of the most important rituals of Sandhyavandanam involves worshiping the Sun as Mitra in the morning and worshiping Varuna, in the evening. Some of these are propitiatory libations of water to the Gods of the planets and of the months of the Hindu calendar, atoning for Sandhyavandanams not performed and atoning for sins committed since the last hour of Sandhya. In addition to the mantra, the ritual of saṃdhyā includes other rites that are purifying and preparatory (Sanskrit: śuddhi mantras), serving to prevent distracting thoughts and bring focus to the mind. 'YathaSakti Gayatri mantra japam karishye' was the sankalpam in Sandhya vandana), depending upon the prescriptions of the practitioner's Veda and Sutra, an integral part of Sandhyavandanam. Chanting of the Gayatrimantra, traditionally, is done 21, 32, 64 or 108 times (it depends on the person doing sandhyavandana he can chant any number of times.
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