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Varuna Gayatri
Varuna Gayatri
ॐ जलबिम्बाय विद्महे नीलपुरुषाय धीमहि । तन्नो वरुणः प्रचोदयात् ॥
oṃ jalabimbāya vidmahe nīlapuruṣāya dhīmahi | tanno varuṇaḥ pracodayāt ||
Meaning
May we contemplate the blue-hued lord of the waters; may Varuna inspire us.
Why recite it
A prayer for clarity, truthfulness and calm.
Source
Traditional Varuna Gayatri; wording varies by lineage