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Sacred Mantras

Lord Surya Mantras

सूर्य

3 authoritative mantras for Lord Surya — chanted for centuries by sadhakas. Each with Sanskrit, transliteration, meaning and recitation guide.

How to recite

  • Sit facing east or north; spine straight; eyes closed or soft-focused.
  • Count repetitions on a 108-bead mala (one round = 108).
  • Morning brahma muhurta (4-6 AM) is most potent. Daily consistency > intensity.
  • Beej mantras require initiation (diksha) from a guru for full effect.
Beej Mantra 108x

ॐ ह्रां ह्रीं ह्रौं सः सूर्याय नमः

Om Hraam Hreem Hraum Sah Suryaaya Namah

Meaning

Salutations to Surya with the navagraha seed combination.

Benefit

Surya Beej Mantra — strengthens debilitated Sun in birth chart, grants leadership quality, paternal blessings, vitality. Sunrise facing east.

Gayatri 108x

ॐ आदित्याय विद्महे सहस्रकिरणाय धीमहि। तन्नः सूर्यः प्रचोदयात्॥

Om Aadityaaya Vidmahe Sahasra-kiranaaya Dhimahi | Tannah Suryah Prachodayaat

Meaning

May we know Aditya; may we meditate on Him of a thousand rays. May Surya inspire us.

Benefit

Surya Gayatri — invokes solar energy for health, eye-vitality, confidence. Companion to Surya Namaskar.

Invocation 12x

ॐ ह्रां मित्राय नमः। ॐ ह्रीं रवये नमः। ॐ ह्रूं सूर्याय नमः। ॐ ह्रैं भानवे नमः। ॐ ह्रौं खगाय नमः। ॐ ह्रः पूष्णे नमः।

Om Hraam Mitraaya Namah | Om Hreem Ravaye Namah | Om Hroom Suryaaya Namah | Om Hraim Bhaanave Namah | Om Hraum Khagaaya Namah | Om Hrah Pooshne Namah

Meaning

Salutations to the six names of the Sun — friend, radiant, sun, brilliant, sky-traveller, nourisher.

Benefit

Six of the twelve Surya namaskara salutation mantras — chant one per asana cycle.

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