”Aum Bhaskaraya Vidmahe
Mahadyutikaraya Dheemahi,
Tanno Adityah Prachodayat.”
Mantra translation in English:
”Let us meditate on the Sun that emanates light
And is divine in its essence
Let Sun enlighten my mind.”
This powerful mantra is recited in praise of the Sun God. He is the “pratyakshadaivam” – the only God visible to us every day. Lord Surya is “Karma Sakshi”, who has eternal wisdom.
Lord Surya is the provider of health, prosperity and wealth, hence worshiping Lord Surya by chanting with devotion Surya Gayatri mantra daily will help to obtain the energy and health, which reluctantly leads to money and prosperity.
Surya is the principle of the Navagraha, the nine Indian Classical planets and essential aspects of Hindu astrology. He is the Source of all life and it is because of him that life exists. Thanks to the energy from his rays, life on Earth is sustained.
Surya is also known as “Mitra” for his life nourishing properties. The Mitra form of Lord Surya had been worshiped mostly in Gujarat, where a clan of Suryawanshi kings was known as Mitrawanshi kshatriyas, also known by its derivative name “Maitrakas”.
He’s often illustrated riding a chariot harnessed by seven horses, which can represent the 7 colors of the rainbow or the seven chakras in the body. Surya is regarded whilst the Supreme Deity by Saura sect and Smartas adore him as one of many five primary forms of God. He’s also the presiding deity of Sunday. The sun god, Zun, worshiped by the Afghan Zunbil dynasty, is considered to be synonymous with Surya.
Chanting Sun Gayatri Mantra (Shri Surya Gayatri Mantra) benefits:
This mantra was written in Sanskrit about 2,500 to 3,500 years ago and it may have been recited for many centuries before that.
Chanting Surya Gayatri mantra with a sincere heart removes all the malefic effects of planet sun from the horoscope. It purifies your mind, strengthens your body and uplifts you spiritually. Additionally, the Sun Gayatri mantra is able to restore perfect eyesight and perfect health, and also to provide success in every aspect of your life.
The effect of this soothing mantra makes one courageous and bold. When chanted every day with full concentration, the Surya Gayatri Mantra produces positive energy and divine blessings from the Sun God. Chant 108 times daily (best in the morning) for obtaining the divine grace of Lord Sun.