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Indra Gayatri

Indra Gayatri

ॐ सहस्रनेत्राय विद्महे वज्रहस्ताय धीमहि । तन्न इन्द्रः प्रचोदयात् ॥

oṃ sahasranetrāya vidmahe vajrahastāya dhīmahi | tanna indraḥ pracodayāt ||

Meaning

May we contemplate the many-eyed one who bears the thunderbolt; may Indra inspire us.

Why recite it

A prayer for strength and protection.

Source

Traditional Indra Gayatri; wording varies by lineage