Aditya Hridayam (Opening)आदित्य हृदयम्
Devoted to Surya Dev (Sun)
Source: Valmiki Ramayana Yuddha Kanda
Transliteration
om rashmimate namah, samudyantam namaste astu rashmivate namah, tapate namaste astu namaste suryaya, namaste suryaya
Meaning (English)
Salutations to the radiant one. Salutations to the rising one. Salutations to the brilliant one. Salutations to the heat-giving one. Salutations to Surya, salutations to Surya. Opening verses of Aditya Hridayam — the hymn given by Sage Agastya to Lord Rama on the battlefield of Lanka. Recited daily by serious Surya devotees, by warriors before battle, by professionals before major challenges.
Benefits (Phal)
Per Valmiki Ramayana — the hymn that enabled Lord Rama to slay Ravana. Daily recitation grants victory in conflicts, success in undertakings, physical health, mental clarity, eye-health protection, immunity against enemies. Particularly potent during Rama Navami, on Sundays, and at sunrise.
When to Chant
Sunrise daily (during arghya offering to Sun), before major exams or challenges, before legal proceedings, during illness recovery, Rama Navami, Sundays.
How to Chant
Face east, palms in anjali mudra raised toward sun. Chant opening verses 3 times. Advanced practitioners chant entire 30+ verses of Aditya Hridayam after opening. Offer water (arghya) facing sun while chanting.
Book a pandit for Aditya Hridayam (Opening) jaap
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