सूर्य अष्टकम् — Benefits & How to Chant
सूर्य अष्टकम्
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting सूर्य अष्टकम्
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 सूर्य अष्टकम्
Instructions
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.
Spiritual Significance
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.
Origin & History
Source: Samba Purana
Author: Traditional
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.