Surya Mantras lyrics in Sanskrit & English, with meaning
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Twelve names (Surya Namaskar)#
ॐ मित्राय नमः । ॐ रवये नमः । ॐ सूर्याय नमः । ॐ भानवे नमः ।
ॐ खगाय नमः । ॐ पूष्णे नमः । ॐ हिरण्यगर्भाय नमः । ॐ मरीचये नमः ।
ॐ आदित्याय नमः । ॐ सवित्रे नमः । ॐ अर्काय नमः । ॐ भास्कराय नमः ॥oṃ mitrāya namaḥ | oṃ ravaye namaḥ | oṃ sūryāya namaḥ | oṃ bhānave namaḥ |
oṃ khagāya namaḥ | oṃ pūṣṇe namaḥ | oṃ hiraṇyagarbhāya namaḥ | oṃ marīcaye namaḥ |
oṃ ādityāya namaḥ | oṃ savitre namaḥ | oṃ arkāya namaḥ | oṃ bhāskarāya namaḥ ||मित्र, रवि, सूर्य, भानु, खग, पूषा, हिरण्यगर्भ, मरीचि, आदित्य, सविता, अर्क और भास्कर — सूर्य के इन बारह नामों को नमस्कार।
Salutations to Mitra (the friend), Ravi (the shining), Surya (the mover), Bhanu (the radiant), Khaga (who moves through the sky), Pushan (the nourisher), Hiranyagarbha (the golden womb), Marichi (the rays), Aditya (son of Aditi), Savitr (the inspirer), Arka (worthy of praise) and Bhaskara (the illuminator).
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Arghya mantra#
एहि सूर्य सहस्रांशो तेजोराशे जगत्पते ।
अनुकम्पय मां भक्त्या गृहाणार्घ्यं दिवाकर ॥ehi sūrya sahasrāṃśo tejorāśe jagatpate |
anukampaya māṃ bhaktyā gṛhāṇārghyaṃ divākara ||हे सहस्र किरणों वाले सूर्य, तेज के पुंज, जगत के स्वामी, आइए — मुझ पर कृपा करें; हे दिवाकर, भक्तिपूर्वक दिया गया यह अर्घ्य स्वीकार करें।
Come, O Surya of a thousand rays, mass of light, lord of the world — be kind to me; accept this arghya offered with devotion, O maker of the day.
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Japakusuma (Navagraha Stotra)#
जपाकुसुमसङ्काशं काश्यपेयं महाद्युतिम् ।
तमोऽरिं सर्वपापघ्नं प्रणतोऽस्मि दिवाकरम् ॥japākusumasaṅkāśaṃ kāśyapeyaṃ mahādyutim |
tamo'riṃ sarvapāpaghnaṃ praṇato'smi divākaram ||मैं उन दिवाकर को प्रणाम करता हूँ — जो जपाकुसुम (गुड़हल) के समान लाल, कश्यप के पुत्र, महान तेजस्वी, अन्धकार के शत्रु और सब पापों का नाश करने वाले हैं।
I bow to Divakara — red like the hibiscus flower, son of Kashyapa, of great brilliance, the enemy of darkness, the destroyer of all sins.
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Surya Gayatri#
ॐ भास्कराय विद्महे महाद्युतिकराय धीमहि ।
तन्नो आदित्यः प्रचोदयात् ॥oṃ bhāskarāya vidmahe mahādyutikarāya dhīmahi |
tanno ādityaḥ pracodayāt ||हम भास्कर को जानते हैं, महान प्रकाश करने वाले का ध्यान करते हैं; वे आदित्य हमें प्रेरित करें।
We know Bhaskara, the illuminator; we meditate on the maker of great light; may Aditya inspire us.
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Seed mantra#
ॐ ह्रां ह्रीं ह्रौं सः सूर्याय नमः ॥
oṃ hrāṃ hrīṃ hrauṃ saḥ sūryāya namaḥ ||
ॐ — ह्रां, ह्रीं, ह्रौं, सः बीजों सहित — सूर्य को नमस्कार।
Om, with the seed syllables hrām, hrīm, hraum and saḥ — salutations to Surya.
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Aditya Hridayam (Valmiki Ramayana)#
आदित्यहृदयं पुण्यं सर्वशत्रुविनाशनम् ।
जयावहं जपेन्नित्यमक्षय्यं परमं शिवम् ॥ādityahṛdayaṃ puṇyaṃ sarvaśatruvināśanam |
jayāvahaṃ japennityamakṣayyaṃ paramaṃ śivam ||आदित्यहृदय पवित्र है, सब शत्रुओं का नाश करने वाला और विजय दिलाने वाला है; इसका नित्य जप करें — यह अक्षय और परम कल्याणकारी है। (अगस्त्य मुनि का राम से वचन)
The Aditya Hridayam is holy, destroys all enemies, brings victory; chant it every day — it is imperishable and supremely auspicious. (Agastya to Rama.)
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Name mantra#
ॐ सूर्याय नमः ॥
oṃ sūryāya namaḥ ||
ॐ, सूर्य को नमस्कार।
Om, salutations to Surya.
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What Surya Mantras means
Surya is the one deity everyone can see, and his worship at sunrise is among the oldest Hindu practices. The twelve names — Mitra, Ravi, Surya, Bhanu and the rest — are chanted one with each round of Surya Namaskar; the arghya mantra "Ehi Surya sahasramsho" is said while pouring water to the rising sun.
"Japakusuma" is Surya's verse in the Navagraha Stotra; the Surya Gayatri and the seed mantra are used in daily japa and in Navagraha worship; and the Aditya Hridayam verse is from the hymn the sage Agastya taught Rama before his battle with Ravana.
How to chant Surya Mantras
- WhenAt sunrise, facing the sun; on Sundays, Makar Sankranti, Ratha Saptami and Chhath
- Count108 times on a mala for one mantra, or recite each verse once
- MalaRudraksha or red sandalwood
- FacingEast, towards the rising sun
- Choose one. Pick the one mantra that speaks to you and chant it regularly; the others can be recited once each as a prayer.
- Prepare. Wash, sit on a clean mat with the spine straight, and light a lamp before the deity if you can.
- Chant with attention. Pronounce each syllable clearly, aloud, softly or in the mind; attention matters more than speed.
- Keep count. Move one bead per repetition without crossing the head bead; turn the mala to continue.
- Close. Sit quietly for a moment and offer the japa to the deity.
Simple name mantras and shlokas are chanted freely. Seed (beej) mantras are traditionally taken from a guru before long japa; follow your family or teacher.
Where Surya Mantras comes from
Sun worship runs from the Rigveda (the Gayatri to Savitr and many hymns to Surya) through the Ramayana (the Aditya Hridayam in the Yuddha Kanda) to the Puranas and the Navagraha tradition. The twelve names used in Surya Namaskar are a traditional sequence taught in yoga classes and in the daily Surya Namaskar of the shakha.
About Surya Mantras
Mantras of the Sun god — the twelve names of Surya Namaskar, the arghya mantra, the Surya Gayatri, Japakusuma, the seed mantra and the Aditya Hridayam verse — with meaning. It comes from the Vedas, Ramayana and tradition, Vedic, Puranic and traditional. The text is in Sanskrit.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote Surya Mantras?
Surya Mantras comes from the Vedas, Ramayana and tradition (Vedic, Puranic and traditional).
Where can I read Surya Mantras lyrics in English?
This page has the full Surya Mantras in Sanskrit (Devanagari) with the English transliteration under every verse, and the meaning of each verse in Hindi and English. Use the Chant and Meaning buttons above the verses to show only what you need.
सूर्य मन्त्र का अर्थ क्या है?
इस पेज पर सूर्य मन्त्र के हर पद के नीचे उसका सरल हिंदी अर्थ और अंग्रेज़ी अर्थ दिया गया है।
How many verses are there in Surya Mantras?
Surya Mantras has 7 verses as given on this page.
In which language is Surya Mantras?
Surya Mantras is in Sanskrit. This page gives the original text in Devanagari with Roman transliteration and meaning in Hindi and English.
How long does it take to recite Surya Mantras?
A full recitation takes about 6 min.
To whom is Surya Mantras dedicated?
Surya Mantras is dedicated to Surya. Mantras of the Sun god — the twelve names of Surya Namaskar, the arghya mantra, the Surya Gayatri, Japakusuma, the seed mantra and the Aditya Hridayam verse — with meaning.
Which mantra is chanted while offering water to the sun?
"Ehi Surya sahasramsho tejorashe jagatpate, anukampaya mam bhaktya grihanarghyam divakara" — or simply "Om Suryaya Namah".
What are the twelve names of Surya?
Mitra, Ravi, Surya, Bhanu, Khaga, Pushan, Hiranyagarbha, Marichi, Aditya, Savitr, Arka and Bhaskara — one for each round of Surya Namaskar.
When is the best time for Surya mantras?
At sunrise, facing east; especially on Sundays and on Makar Sankranti, Ratha Saptami and Chhath.
Is the Gayatri mantra a Surya mantra?
It is addressed to Savitr, the Sun as the divine inspirer, and is often chanted as one.
