{"id":157,"date":"2019-07-26T11:16:29","date_gmt":"2019-07-26T11:16:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vedicsources.com\/?p=157"},"modified":"2020-04-05T10:27:16","modified_gmt":"2020-04-05T10:27:16","slug":"surya-mantra-meaning-and-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vedicsources.com\/surya-mantra-meaning-and-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Surya Mantra – Meaning and Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"

In Hindu mythology, Lord Surya is considered as the supreme god who defeated the demons of darkness with his magnificent power, brightens the entire world with new hope. He is the source of all creatures and because of him, life on earth is still sustained. Surya is one such god who is visible to us every day. In Sanskrit, he is also known as \u201cPratyakshadaivam\u201d. Surya is a Sanskrit word which means \u201cThe Sun\u201d. In a solar system, the sun is at the center and as per Hindu Astrology he is the head of the Navagraha (Nine Planets), so he is known as Graharaja. He is also called by many other names which include Aditya, Vivasvan, Bhaskara, Ravi, Dinakar, and Sahasra Kiran. The Surya mantra is a way to connect to Lord Surya and gain the blessings of the supreme.<\/p>\n

Usually, Surya\u2019s iconography is depicted as riding a golden chariot drawn by seven mares, here seven might represents Seven colors of the rainbow or seven days in a week or seven chakras in the body. According to Rigveda Surya is the son of Kashyapa (a Vedic sage) and Aditi. Lord Surya is worshipped across India; his famous temple is at Konark in Orissa. Actually, the sun is the Guru(Teacher) of Lord Hanuman. Surya Mantra is a hymn or series of phrases recited to seek the blessings of Almighty Sun. It is the powerful mantra that gives positive energy, inner peace and strengthens the body. By chanting Surya mantras with full faith and devotion, helps us to get fame and success in life.<\/p>\n

Who can and when to recite Surya Mantra?<\/h2>\n