I'm one of those outcastes who was born into a family with brahmanical qualities. I had my upanayanam in 2001 but i havent performed sandhyavandanam regularly...im that outcaste who has not learnt any vedas..im a wretched soul..somehow i came across this lecture and i will start again everything...thank you krishna premi ji _/\_
May more and more people be inspired to revive their faith in the Vaidika Dharma. Sandhyopasana is the root of one's Sadhana. I say this, from the many experiences I have had. Gayatri grants all our desires and protects us from all dangers.
Even Adi Shankara stressed the same, if you read the bhashyams you will know how much importance Sri Sankara gives to ritual oriented devotional services