2 October 2012 - QA 7

Gurudev, when we chant the Gayatri mantra, does it matter how many times we chant? If we do a little more or a little less, does it have some negative impact, or does the feeling only matter?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Yes, chant with feeling that is enough.
You will not get any punishment. If anyone says something, tell them you have a lawyer. I will be your lawyer if anything happens.

Many Pundits create misconceptions among people that something will happen, or women should not chant Gayatri Mantra. All this is wrong, there is nothing like that. Chant with love and not out of fear.