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Graha #1 of 9

SuryaSun

सूर्य · Presiding deity: Lord Shiva (per Brahma Vaivarta) or Lord Rama (solar dynasty)

Day
Sunday
Mahadasha
6 years
Direction
East
Metal
Gold, Copper

Jyotish Karaka (What This Planet Signifies)

Atma karaka — soul, father, government authority, vitality, ego, leadership

Rules Rashi
leo
Leo (5th of natural zodiac)
Exaltation (Ucha)
aries
Debilitation (Neecha)
libra
Body Part / Health Sphere
Heart, eyes (right eye for males, left for females), bones, spine

Mantras

Beej Mantra (108x daily)
Om Hraam Hreem Hraum Sah Suryaya Namah
ॐ ह्रां ह्रीं ह्रौं सः सूर्याय नमः
Vedic Stotra
Om Japa Kusuma Sankasham Kashyapeyam Mahadyutim Tamoarim Sarvapaapaghnam Pranatosmi Divakaram
Gayatri Mantra
Om Bhaskaraya Vidmahe Mahadyutikaraya Dheemahi Tanno Aditya Prachodayat
Gemstone (Ratna)
Ruby (Manik) — 3 to 6 carats, gold, ring finger, Sunday sunrise
Only wear after chart confirmation — wrong stone harms.
Yantra
Surya Yantra (8x8 magic square, sum 30)
Energize on the planet's sacred day.
Fasting Day
Sunday — single meal, no salt, red/orange foods, sun salutations
Charity (Daan)
Wheat, jaggery, copper, red cloth, ruby, ghee — donate Sunday morning

Friendship (Mitra Chakra)

Friends
chandramangalbrihaspati
Enemies
shukrashani
Neutrals
budh

When Strong

Charismatic leader, govt service success, robust health, father supportive, public recognition

Strong willpowerLeadership presenceMagnetic personalityGovernment favorFather blessingsSelf-confidence

When Weak

Low confidence, eye/bone problems, father estrangement, bullying by authority, dim complexion

Bone/eye issuesHeart troubleConflicts with authorityFather health issuesEgo clashes

Remedies (Upaya)

  1. Surya Namaskar 12 rounds at sunrise
  2. Offer water (arghya) to rising sun with copper vessel daily
  3. Wear ruby (only if confirmed by chart — wrong gem harms)
  4. Recite Aditya Hridaya Stotra weekly
  5. Donate wheat + jaggery to a Brahmin on Sundays
  6. Visit Sun temple on Ratha Saptami

Significant Period

Surya Mahadasha (6 years) — bring father/career into focus. Surya transit through 8th house slows energy.

Temple Associations

Konark Sun Temple, Suryanar Kovil (Tamil Nadu), Modhera Sun Temple

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