Shree Vayu — the god of wind and breath of life (Prana)Shree Vayu

Vayu Gayatri

वायु गायत्री

2 min read3 versesSource: Rig Veda

About Vayu Gayatri

Dedicated to Lord Vayu, the Vayu Gayatri (वायु गायत्री) is a powerful Vedic meditation mantra revered in Hindu tradition. This sacred composition is sourced from Rig Veda and continues to inspire devotees worldwide. Devotees recite this prayer to bestow vitality, speed, and agility and strengthen life force (prana) in the body. It is also said to purify the atmosphere and environment. The text contains 3 verses and takes around 2 minutes to recite, fitting conveniently into a daily spiritual routine. On this page, you can read the complete Vayu Gayatri in Devanagari Sanskrit with English transliteration, Hindi meaning (arth), and free PDF download for offline recitation.

Reviewed & translated by Acharya Pushyadant Mishra

Stotra Path (स्तोत्र पाठ)

॥ श्री वायु गायत्री ॥

ॐ प्राणदेवाय विद्महे सर्वप्राणाय धीमहि।

तन्नो वायुः प्रचोदयात्॥

ॐ पवनाय विद्महे गन्धवाहाय धीमहि।

तन्नो वायुः प्रचोदयात्॥

ॐ श्वेतवर्णाय विद्महे सर्वगताय धीमहि।

तन्नो वायुः प्रचोदयात्॥

॥ इति श्री वायु गायत्री सम्पूर्णम् ॥

Benefits (फल)

  • Invokes blessings of Vayu, the god of wind and breath
  • Improves respiratory health and pranic energy
  • Bestows vitality, speed, and agility
  • Purifies the atmosphere and environment
  • Strengthens life force (prana) in the body

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Vayu Gayatri

Vayu Gayatri Mantra in Sanskrit with Hindi meaning. Sacred prayer to Vayu Dev for respiratory health, vitality, and pranic energy. It is dedicated to Shree Vayu (श्री वायु), the god of wind and breath of life (prana). father of hanuman and bhima, worshipped for vitality and strength. This sacred hymn contains 3 verses and is sourced from Rig Veda.