Can any one recite Gayatri Mantra

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Can any one recite Gayatri Mantra Scriptures of of Shaktism

3 points | Post submitted by jay 1454 days ago | 2 comments | viewed 790 times

Some people say only those who are having Yagnopaveetam are eligible to recite Gayatri Mantra and some people say there was no such limitation, any one can recite Gayatri Mantra. Which one is correct ?

jay1454 days ago | +2 points

I found the following reference :
Brahmanas, Kshatriyas, and Vaishyas are called the twice-born. Their first births take place when they are delivered of their mother's womb ; their second, when they duly accept the Gayatri Mantra from their preceptors (21).
Thus made twice-born, and free from all other faults, they become entitled to study the Vedas, Smritis and Puranas (22).
Vyasa Smriti Chapter 1.

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harigoyal1454 days ago | +1 points

Irrespective of whether all Hindus are allowed or expected to recite Gayatri Mantra, let everyone Hindu or non-Hindu recite any mantra if they want too. Why to put any restriction? Let us spread the Hinduism not restrict it.

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