Surya (Sun)
सूर्य
Ravi, Aditya, the Sun god
Surya, the Sun, is the king of the Navagraha and the very soul (atma) of the horoscope. As the source of all light and life, he represents the self, vitality, the father, authority and the will to shine. A strong Sun gives confidence, leadership and good health; a weak or afflicted Sun shows itself as low self-worth, trouble with authority or the father, and weak vitality.
Surya Beej Mantra
ॐ ह्रां ह्रीं ह्रौं सः सूर्याय नमः
Om Hraam Hreem Hraum Sah Suryaya Namah
What Surya Signifies
When Surya is Strong
A well-placed Sun gives a strong constitution, natural authority and confidence, success in government or leadership roles, a good relationship with the father, recognition and a dignified, radiant presence. Such people are self-reliant, principled and hard to intimidate.
When Surya is Weak / Afflicted
A weak or afflicted Sun can bring low confidence and self-doubt, friction with the father or with bosses and authority, eye and heart complaints, weak bones, ego conflicts and difficulty gaining recognition despite real effort. Pride and arrogance are the shadow side of a badly-placed Sun.
Surya Remedies (Upay)
- ✦Offer Arghya — water from a copper vessel — to the rising Sun at dawn on Sundays, adding a little red sandalwood or red flowers.
- ✦Recite the Aditya Hridaya Stotra and the Surya beej mantra, especially on Sunday mornings.
- ✦Donate wheat, jaggery, copper or red cloth on Sunday; feed others before eating.
- ✦Wear a Ruby (Manik) set in gold only after astrological confirmation that the Sun warrants strengthening.
- ✦Honour and serve your father and elders; maintain a sunrise routine and good posture.
Mantras & Stotras for Surya
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Surya (the Sun) signify in astrology?
Surya is the soul of the chart — he signifies the self, vitality, confidence, the father, authority and leadership. A strong Sun gives health, dignity and the will to lead; a weak Sun shows as low confidence and friction with authority or the father.
How can I strengthen a weak Sun?
Offer water (Arghya) to the rising Sun on Sundays, chant the Surya beej mantra "Om Hraam Hreem Hraum Sah Suryaya Namah" and the Aditya Hridaya Stotra, donate wheat or jaggery on Sunday, and honour your father. Wear a Ruby only on a qualified astrologer’s advice.
Which day and gemstone belong to the Sun?
The Sun rules Sunday; its gemstone is the Ruby (Manik), worn in gold, and its colours are red and orange. Its presiding worship is of Lord Surya, and Lord Shiva is also invoked for solar strength.
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