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Surya Namaskar Mantras

सूर्य नमस्कार मंत्र

🕉️ hindu·📿 12× repetitions·🕐 Sunrise — facing the rising sun·📜 Traditional yoga and Vedic sun worship

Origin & Story

Traditional yoga and Vedic sun worship · Ancient Yogic tradition · Ancient

The 12 names of the Sun used in Surya Namaskar come from the Vedic tradition of sun worship. Each name reveals a different aspect of solar energy — from the physical (light, warmth) to the cosmic (creator, illuminator of consciousness). The physical poses were codified in the Hatha Yoga tradition, and the combination of mantra + asana creates a complete sadhana (spiritual practice) that millions practice daily worldwide.

✦ As told in scripture

The Rigveda declares: 'Surya Atma Jagatastasthushashcha' — the Sun is the soul of all that moves and all that is still. Modern science confirms that all energy on Earth ultimately comes from the sun — food, fossil fuels, wind, and even the atoms in our bodies were forged in stars. The ancient rishis intuited this truth thousands of years before science, encoding it in these 12 mantras that honor the sun not just as a celestial body but as the source of all life and consciousness.

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Complete Text with Meaning

Doha 1

ॐ मित्राय नमः

Om Mitraya Namah

Meaning:Om, salutations to the Friend of all.

Doha 2

ॐ रवये नमः

Om Ravaye Namah

Meaning:Om, salutations to the Shining One.

Chaupai 1

ॐ सूर्याय नमः

Om Suryaya Namah

Meaning:Om, salutations to the Supreme Light.

Chaupai 2

ॐ भानवे नमः

Om Bhanave Namah

Meaning:Om, salutations to the Brilliant One.

Chaupai 3

ॐ खगाय नमः

Om Khagaya Namah

Meaning:Om, salutations to the One who moves through the sky.

Chaupai 4

ॐ पूष्णे नमः

Om Pushne Namah

Meaning:Om, salutations to the Nourisher.

Chaupai 5

ॐ हिरण्यगर्भाय नमः

Om Hiranyagarbhaya Namah

Meaning:Om, salutations to the Golden Cosmic Womb.

Chaupai 6

ॐ मरीचये नमः

Om Marichaye Namah

Meaning:Om, salutations to the Lord of the Dawn.

Chaupai 7

ॐ आदित्याय नमः

Om Adityaya Namah

Meaning:Om, salutations to the Son of the Infinite Mother.

Chaupai 8

ॐ सवित्रे नमः

Om Savitre Namah

Meaning:Om, salutations to the Vivifying Power.

Chaupai 9

ॐ अर्काय नमः

Om Arkaya Namah

Meaning:Om, salutations to the Worthy of Worship.

Closing Doha

ॐ भास्कराय नमः

Om Bhaskaraya Namah

Meaning:Om, salutations to the Illuminator of all.

Word-by-Word Meaning

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मित्र🔊MitraFriend of all — the sun as a benevolent companion

रवि🔊RaviThe shining one — source of radiance

सूर्य🔊SuryaThe supreme light — the sun god

भानु🔊BhanuThe brilliant one — source of brightness

खग🔊KhagaOne who moves through the sky

पूषन्🔊PushanThe nourisher — giver of strength

हिरण्यगर्भ🔊HiranyagarbhaThe golden womb — cosmic creator

मरीचि🔊MarichiRay of light — lord of the dawn

आदित्य🔊AdityaSon of Aditi — the infinite cosmic mother

सवितृ🔊SavitriThe vivifier — the stimulating power of the sun

अर्क🔊ArkaThe energy — worthy of worship

भास्कर🔊BhaskaraThe illuminator — one who leads to enlightenment

Benefits of Chanting Surya Namaskar Mantras

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12 mantras for the 12 poses of Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation)

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Combines physical yoga with mantra chanting for complete wellness

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Each mantra activates a different aspect of solar energy in the body

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Morning practice boosts vitamin D, metabolism, and energy levels

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Strengthens spine, improves flexibility, and builds cardiovascular health

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One of the most widely practiced yoga sequences in the world

How to Chant Surya Namaskar Mantras

Repetitions12times

Best TimeSunrise — facing the rising sun

Each of the 12 mantras corresponds to one pose of Surya Namaskar. Start facing east at sunrise. Chant mantra 1 (Om Mitraya Namah) while doing pose 1 (Pranamasana/prayer pose). Continue through all 12 poses with their corresponding mantras. One full cycle = 12 mantras + 12 poses. Ideally do 12 cycles (144 total mantras) for a complete practice. The combination of physical movement, breath, and sacred sound makes this one of the most powerful daily practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

12 mantras, one for each pose of the Sun Salutation. Each mantra addresses the sun by a different name highlighting a different divine quality — friend, shining one, nourisher, illuminator, etc.

Yes — ideally chant each mantra as you transition into the corresponding pose. This synchronizes body, breath, and sound for maximum spiritual and physical benefit. If you can't do the poses, chanting the mantras alone while visualizing the sun is also powerful.

Sunrise, facing east. This aligns with the sun's energy as it rises. Early morning practice on an empty stomach is considered most beneficial.

Mitra (Friend), Ravi (Shining), Surya (Supreme Light), Bhanu (Brilliant), Khaga (Sky-mover), Pushan (Nourisher), Hiranyagarbha (Golden Womb), Marichi (Dawn Ray), Aditya (Son of Aditi), Savitri (Vivifier), Arka (Energy), Bhaskara (Illuminator).