Surya Ashtakam
Surya Ashtakam in English · English
Origin & Story
Samba Purana · Traditional · Puranic
The Surya Ashtakam is a cherished traditional hymn. An eight-verse hymn to Surya, the Sun god — "Salutations to the first deity (Adideva), to the bright-rayed Lord of the worlds" — from the Samba Purana, recited at dawn for health, vitality and the light of the sun’s grace.
✦ As told in scripture
It is said that to recite the Surya Ashtakam with a sincere and devoted heart is to draw near to the grace of the divine, which never forsakes those who lovingly call upon it.
The Mantra
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|| śrī gaṇeśāya namaḥ || sāmba uvāca || ādideva namastubhyaṃ prasīda mama bhāskara | divākara namastubhyaṃ prabhākara namo'stute || 1|| saptāśvarathamārūḍhaṃ pracaṇḍaṃ kaśyapātmajam | śvetapadmadharaṃ devaṃ taṃ sūryaṃ praṇamāmyaham || 2|| lohitaṃ rathamārūḍhaṃ sarvalokapitāmaham | mahāpāpaharaṃ devaṃ taṃ sūryaṃ praṇamāmyaham || 3|| traiguṇyaṃ ca mahāśūraṃ brahmāviṣṇumaheśvaram | mahāpāpaharaṃ devaṃ taṃ sūryaṃ praṇamāmyaham || 4|| bṛṃhitaṃ tejaḥpuñjaṃ ca vāyumākāśameva ca | prabhuṃ ca sarvalokānāṃ taṃ sūryaṃ praṇamāmyaham || 5|| bandhūkapuṣpasaṅkāśaṃ hārakuṇḍalabhūṣitam | ekacakradharaṃ devaṃ taṃ sūryaṃ praṇamāmyaham || 6|| taṃ sūryaṃ jagatkartāraṃ mahātejaḥpradīpanam | mahāpāpaharaṃ devaṃ taṃ sūryaṃ praṇamāmyaham || 7|| taṃ sūryaṃ jagatāṃ nāthaṃ jñānavijñānamokṣadam | mahāpāpaharaṃ devaṃ taṃ sūryaṃ praṇamāmyaham || 8|| sūryāṣṭakaṃ paṭhennityaṃ grahapīḍāpraṇāśanam | aputro labhate putraṃ daridro dhanavānbhavet || 9|| āmiśaṃ madhupānaṃ ca yaḥ karoti raverdine | saptajanma bhavedrogī pratijanma daridratā || 10|| strītailamadhumāṃsāni yastyajettu raverdine | na vyādhiḥ śokadāridryaṃ sūryalokaṃ sa gacchati || 11|| iti śrīsūryāṣṭakastotraṃ sampūrṇam ||
Meaning:An eight-verse hymn to Surya, the Sun god — "Salutations to the first deity (Adideva), to the bright-rayed Lord of the worlds" — from the Samba Purana, recited at dawn for health, vitality and the light of the sun’s grace.
Benefits of Chanting Surya Ashtakam
Recitation of the Surya Ashtakam is held to bring the grace, blessings and protection of the deity.
Cultivates devotion, calms the mind and steadies the heart in the Lord’s remembrance.
Most auspicious on Sundays, and during Ratha Saptami and Sundays.
A treasured Sanskrit hymn, suitable for daily recitation with faith.
How to Chant Surya Ashtakam
Bathe and sit facing east, towards the sun before an image of the deity. Light a lamp and recite the Surya Ashtakam slowly and with devotion. It may be chanted daily, or especially on Sundays and during Ratha Saptami and Sundays.
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