Surya Chalisa
सूर्य चालीसा
40-verse hymn to Surya Bhagavan — the visible deity (pratyaksha devata), soul of the universe (jagatatma), and chief of the nine Navagrahas. Depicted riding a seven-horse chariot driven by Aruna, illuminating all three worlds with his thousand rays. Father of Yama, Shani, Karna, and the Ashvini Kumaras.
Significance
The only deity directly visible to the naked eye — every Vedic ritual begins with Surya Namaskar. His chalisa cures skin diseases, heart ailments, and eye disorders; strengthens a weak Sun in the kundli (low confidence, poor relationship with father, government opposition); and is the primary remedy for those born with afflicted Sun in the 1st, 5th, 9th, or 10th house.
When recited: Daily at sunrise during Arghya offering, Sundays, Ratha Saptami, Makar Sankranti, Chhath Puja
Benefits
- Strengthening of a weak Sun in the natal kundli
- Cure of skin diseases, heart conditions, and eye disorders
- Recognition, fame, and success in government and administrative careers
- Improved father-son relationships and paternal blessings
- Boost in self-confidence, leadership ability, and personal magnetism
- Removal of obstacles in promotions, authority positions, and public recognition
Opening verses
First 6 verses of the Surya Chalisa — the most-recited opening section.
कनक बदन कुण्डल मकर, मुक्ता माला अंग।
पद्मासन स्थित ध्याइए, शंख चक्र के संग॥
जय सविता जय जयति दिवाकर। सहस्रांशु सप्ताश्व तिमिरहर॥
भानु पतंग मरीची भास्कर। सविता हंस सुनूर प्रभाकर॥
त्वष्टा अर्क अरुण भग पूषा। दिवस मणि खग दिनकर ज्योतिषा॥
आदि देव सकल जग वंदित। प्रकट होत हर्षित जन मंडित॥
Meaning
Golden-hued of form, with makara-shaped earrings, a pearl garland gracing your limbs; seated in the lotus posture, meditate upon him bearing the conch and discus. Victory to Savita, victory and victory again to Divakara (maker of the day), thousand-rayed one drawn by seven horses, dispeller of darkness. Bhanu, Patanga, Marichi, Bhaskara — Savita the swan, the beautifully radiant Prabhakara. Tvashta, Arka, Aruna, Bhaga, Pushan — jewel of the day, sky-bird, light-maker, supreme luminary. Primordial deity worshipped by all the worlds, on whose rising the people are joyfully adorned. Devotees who recite these verses while offering Arghya at sunrise dissolve afflictions of the Sun in their horoscope, strengthen the heart and vital force, and receive the recognition, leadership, and paternal grace that flows from the visible witness of all creation.
For complete authoritative text
Refer to printed editions from these sources for the full 40-verse chalisa with traditional pronunciation guides: