Let us meditate on the glory of the effulgent Reality from whom the whole universe is projected. May He enlighten our minds. "This is the Gayatri Prayer. It is one of the most ancient prayers known to mankind. Its author is unknown. At an era whose exact history is lost in the mist of antiquity, our remote ancestors offered this prayer for their spiritual enlightenment and common good. Through the right and comprehensive study and understanding of the philosophic and religious culture of all ages and of all the peoples of the world we discover the common source of our spiritual heritage."