Science has today proved that several mental disorders are
directly related to various elements in nature. It is believed that depression
increases when there is less sunlight. Ancient Hindu teachers understood the
relationship between mind and various elements in nature. The most important
among it is the Gayatri Mantra which is a prayer dedicated to Surya.
Gayatri Mantra is dedicated to Surya, Pratyksha Brahman. In
it our ancient seers asks Surya to make our intellect and mind sharper and
effective.
Modern science today talks about seasonal affective
disorder, winter blues, summer depression etc. All these studies started just
fifty years ago.
Our ancient seers had realized these entire phenomenons more
than 6000 years ago.
Early morning prayer dedicated to Surya is not a mere
ritual. It contains several benefits including sharpening of mind and
intellect.