Surya Ashtakam
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Aadi Dev Namastubhyam Praseed Mam Bhaskar.
Divaakar Namastubhyam Prabhaakar Namostute. 1.
Saptashwarthamarudham Prachandam Kashyapatmajam.
Shvet Padma Dharan Devan Tan Sooryan Pranamaamyaham. 2.
Lohitan Rathamaaroodhan Sarvalokapitaamaham.
Mahapaapaharan Devan Tan Sooryan Pranamaamyaham. 3.
Traigunyan Ch Mahaashooran Brahmavishnumaheshvaram.
Mahapaapaharan Devan Tan Sooryan Pranamaamyaham. 4.
Brnhitan Tejah Punjan Ch Vaayumaakaashamev Ch.
Prabhun Ch Sarvalokaanam Tan Sooryan Pranamaamyaham. 5.
Bandhukapushpsadkasham Harkundalbhushitam.
Ek Chakradharan Devan Tan Sooryan Pranamaamyaham. 6.
Tan Sooryan Jagatkartaran Mahaatejah Pradeepanam.
Mahapaapaharan Devan Tan Sooryan Pranamaamyaham. 7.
Tan Sooryan Jagataan Naathan Gyaanavigyaanamokshadam.
Mahapaapaharan Devan Tan Sooryan Pranamaamyaham. 8.
Surya Ashtakam About
Surya Ashtakam is a sacred Sanskrit hymn consisting of eight verses dedicated to Lord Surya, the Sun God. The hymn is a part of the Samba Purana and beautifully praises the divine attributes, cosmic significance, and life-giving energy of Surya, urging devotees to bow in reverence and seek his blessings.
Meaning
The hymn salutes Surya as the primordial lord, the dispeller of darkness and ignorance, mounted on a chariot drawn by seven horses. It highlights Surya's role as the giver of light, knowledge, and liberation, who removes suffering and grants health and prosperity. Each verse invokes the cosmic power of Surya to bestow vitality and spiritual awakening.
Benefits
- Purifies the mind and body
- Removes sins and negative planetary influences
- Brings health, prosperity, and success
- Enhances spiritual growth and mental clarity
- Provides protection and vitality
Significance
Surya Ashtakam is recited widely, especially during sunrise and Holy Sun worship ceremonies, to invoke the blessings of the Sun God. Its regular chanting is believed to dispel darkness and ignorance, foster good health, and lead devotees toward spiritual awakening and enlightenment.