Gayatri is Brahmin's Kamdhenu (heavenly Cow) 1

After returning from Baranasi, Shriram selected a room in his residential mansion for doing japa and dhyan. he used to go into the open area for doing sandhyavandan. the venue for that was either the terrace of his house or a holy shrine of Shiva on the outskirts of the village. he also used to do sandhyavandan beneath a banyan tree in their field. His father felt extremely happy on seeing his son engrossed in jap and dhyan. he used to say that Shriram would prove himself to be a true Brahmin and will make his family to be a true Brahmin and will make his family and all Upasaks (worshippers) of Gayatri proud of him. Whenever his father uttered the word Brahmin, he never meant someone born in that caste. In plain words it meant one whose actions were pure. Brahmin is one who fosters an intense desire to know about the Brahma.

He used to wake up at five in the morning and sit for sandhyavandan after completing his morning chores. His Gayatri Japa, Sandhyavandan and meditation on the golden rays of the Savita would continue until the Eastern horizon was lit with the golden rays of the Sun. His morning rituals would conclude with the following words -- Anena sandhyapasanena karmana sri parameswarah preeyataam na mama. Om tat sat Brahmarpanamastu. With these words young Shriram would offer the fruits of his japa and dhyana to the Lord and return home. he would get ready and reach his classroom by 7.00 AM. In addition to regular studies, they were also imbued with noble character and conduct. Evening sandhyavandan would begin just before sunset. By the time stars peeped out of the evening skies, Shriram would finish his prayers. This routine continued for 4-5 years.

Scriptures proclaim that those who do regular Gayatri Japa in the prescribed manner, with unwavering faith, will scale great spiritual heights. It has been said that Gayatri is Kamadhenu; hence it should be taken as the truth and followed in thought, word and deed. Faith in scriptures, teacher and Sadhana safely leads the seeker on the path of spiritual attainment.