Surya Ashtakam Mantra

Surya Ashtakam Mantra

Surya Ashtakam Mantra Lyrics, Meaning, Benefits, Download

Learn everything about this Surya mantra that will bring strength and acceptance
 
 
The Surya Ashtakam Mantra is a powerful chant dedicated to Lord Surya, the one who grants life to all beings.
By paying homage to the one whose energy and vitality empower us all, we are granted the strength and resilience to take on life’s tough challenges.
The mantra is known for the power and clarity it grants, passing on the profound abilities of the Sun.
The Surya Ashtakam Mantra is the latest addition to our library of mantras that includes Hanuman, Shiva, Devi, and Surya mantras.
 

Lyrics of the Mantra

Verse 1:
|| adideva namastubhyam
prasida mama bhaskara
divakara namastubhyam
prabhakara namostute ||
 
Verse 2:
|| saptashvarathamarudham
prachandam kashyapatmajam
shvetapadmadharam devam
tam suryam pranamamyaham ||
 
Verse 3:
|| lohitam rathamarudham
sarvalokapitamaham
mahapapaharam devam
tam suryam pranamamyaham ||
 
Verse 4:
|| traigunyam cha mahashuram
brahmavishnumaheshvaram
mahapapaharam devam
tam suryam pranamamyaham ||
 
Verse 5:
|| bramhitam tejapunjam cha
vayumakashameva cha
prabhum cha sarvalokanam
tam suryam pranamamyaham ||
 
Verse 6:
|| bandhukapushpasankasham
harakundalabhushitam
ekachakradharam devam
tam suryam pranamamyaham ||
 
Verse 7:
|| tam suryam jagatkartaram
mahatejapradipanam
mahapapaharam devam
tam suryam pranamamyaham ||
 
Verse 8:
|| tam suryam jagatam natham
jnanavijnanamokshadam
mahapapaharam devam
tam suryam pranamamyaham ||
 
Concluding Verse:
|| iti shrisuryashtakastotram sampurnam ||
 

Meaning of the Mantra

Verse 1:
|| adideva namastubhyam
prasida mama bhaskara
divakara namastubhyam
prabhakara namostute ||
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Meaning:
I pray to you Lord Surya, the First God
Please bless me with your grace
O Creator of day
The Origin of light, my salutations to you.
 
Verse 2:
|| saptashvarathamarudham
prachandam kashyapatmajam
shvetapadmadharam devam
tam suryam pranamamyaham ||
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Meaning:
O Lord Surya, mounted valiantly on a chariot drawn by seven horses,
The infinitely energetic Son of Kashyapa
The one who holds a white lotus
To you, I offer my humble salutations.
 
Verse 3:
|| lohitam rathamarudham
sarvalokapitamaham
mahapapaharam devam
tam suryam pranamamyaham ||
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Meaning:
O Lord Surya, bright red in colour
The ancestor of all beings
The god who washes away all sin from our mortal minds
To you, I offer my humble salutations.
 
Verse 4:
|| traigunyam cha mahashuram
brahmavishnumaheshvaram
mahapapaharam devam
tam suryam pranamamyaham ||
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Meaning:
O Lord Surya, the heroic being
With all the virtues of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva
The god who washes away all sin from our minds
To you, I offer my humble salutations.
 
Verse 5:
|| bramhitam tejapunjam cha
vayumakashameva cha
prabhum cha sarvalokanam
tam suryam pranamamyaham ||
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Meaning:
O Lord Surya, the massive all-pervading presence of fiery energy
One with ether and air
The god of the cosmos
To you, I offer my humble salutations.
 
Verse 6:
|| bandhukapushpasankasham
harakundalabhushitam
ekachakradharam devam
tam suryam pranamamyaham ||
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Meaning:
O Lord Surya, as beautiful as a red hibiscus flower
With a necklace and earrings adding to your splendor
The holder of the divine discus of destruction and protection
To you, I offer my humble salutations.
 
Verse 7:
|| tam suryam jagatkartaram
mahatejapradipanam
mahapapaharam devam
tam suryam pranamamyaham ||
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Meaning:
O Lord Surya, the source of energy
That feeds the world and enables life
The god who washes away all sin from our minds
To you, I offer my humble salutations.
 
Verse 8:
|| tam suryam jagatam natham
jnanavijnanamokshadam
mahapapaharam devam
tam suryam pranamamyaham ||
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Meaning:
O Lord Surya, the god of the universe
The granter of wisdom and enlightenment on the path to liberation
The remover of all darkness and sin from our minds
To you, I offer my humble salutations.
 
Concluding Verse:
|| iti shrisuryashtakastotram sampurnam ||
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Meaning:
Thus ends the Surya Ashtakam Stotram.
 

Variations of the Mantra

While Surya Ashtakam or Suryashtakam is the most common title, variations in its naming and lyrics exist across different traditions and regions.
Aditya Ashtakam: In some traditions, especially those focusing on the Vedic deity Aditya (another name for Surya), the hymn is referred to as the Aditya Ashtakam.
Samba Ashtakam: This is attributable to Samba, the son of Lord Krishna, who is believed to have composed the hymn to appease Surya and cure his ailments. In such contexts, it's known as Samba Ashtakam.
The core structure of the Surya Ashtakam remains consistent, but slight variations in wording and phrasing can be found based on regional practices and textual sources.
These differences may include alternative epithets for Surya, variations in meter, or additional refrains.
 

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Benefits of the Mantra

The Surya Ashtakam Mantra holds several benefits for the mind of both the chanter and the listener.
Listening to this powerful Surya mantra along with meditation helps you in the following ways.
 
Benefit 1 - Grants strength
Experience the power of the blazing Surya Bhagwan, as you feel ready to tackle any challenge
 
Benefit 2 - Soothes pain
This mantra takes away pain from a tired mind and body
 
Benefit 3 - Overcomes ignorance
The wisdom from the sun clears the darkness from an ignorant mind
 

History of the Mantra

Once, in ancient times, the sage Markandeya performed a rigorous penance to Surya, the Sun God, seeking enlightenment and the welfare of all living beings.
His devotion was fueled by the understanding that Surya, as the source of light and energy, sustains life on Earth and dispels darkness both in the world and within the soul.
Pleased with the sage’s unwavering devotion, Surya appeared before him in a brilliant golden chariot, his radiant form illuminating the surroundings.
Surya granted Markandeya the boon of eternal wisdom and the power to share this knowledge with humanity. He also gifted him the sacred Gayatri Mantra, a chant invoking the life-giving and enlightening energy of the Sun.
This tale illustrates Surya’s role as a divine force that nurtures life, grants enlightenment and ensures abundance when invoked with sincerity. His light symbolizes knowledge, and his energy inspires devotion, making him a source of both physical and spiritual sustenance.
The Surya Ashtakam consists of eight verses that extol Surya’s glory, brilliance, and significance as the sustainer of life. This chant is traditionally recited during sunrise to invoke Surya’s blessings for health, vitality, and prosperity.
The hymn praises Surya as the embodiment of light, energy, and wisdom, and describes his celestial form and divine qualities. It also emphasizes the transformative power of Surya’s grace in dispelling darkness, ignorance, and adversity from life.
Regular recitation of this Vedic chant improves physical health, mental clarity, and overall well-being.