Surya Chalisa
Doha
With a golden complexion, adorned with Makara-shaped earrings and a garland of pearls,
Meditate upon Lord Surya seated in the lotus posture, holding the conch and discus.
Meaning: Lord Surya possesses a radiant golden form. He wears Makara-shaped earrings and a beautiful pearl garland. Devotees should meditate upon Him seated on a lotus, holding the divine conch and discus.
Chaupai
Victory to the Divine Sun
Victory to You, O Savita! Victory to You, O Divakar!
O Thousand-Rayed One, Rider of the Seven Horses, Destroyer of Darkness!
O Bhanu! Patanga! Marichi! Bhaskara!
O Savita, Hansa, and Vibhakara!
O Vivasvan! Aditya! Vikartana!
O Martanda, Hari's radiant form, O Virochana!
O Jewel of the Sky! O Ravi! O Celestial Traveler!
The Vedas praise You as Hiranyagarbha, the Golden Cosmic Womb.
The sages joyfully chant Your glorious names,
Remembering You as Sahastranshu Pradyotana, and rejoice in divine bliss.
Meaning
Glory to Lord Surya, the radiant Sun God who illuminates the entire universe. He is known by many sacred names such as Bhanu, Bhaskara, Aditya, Ravi, Savita, Martanda, and Hiranyagarbha, each representing one of His divine qualities. The sages and the Vedas praise His brilliance, recognizing Him as the source of life, light, and cosmic energy.
The Divine Chariot of the Sun
Your charioteer is the noble Aruna,
Who guides Your chariot drawn by seven magnificent horses.
The glory of Your radiant solar disc is incomparable,
We bow before Your resplendent brilliance.
Your celestial horses resemble the divine Uchchaihshravas,
Whose beauty even humbles Lord Indra.
By chanting Your twelve sacred names—
Mitra, Marichi, Bhanu, Aruna, Bhaskara,
Savita, Surya, Arka, Khaga,
Ravi, Aditya, and Hiranyagarbha—
With devotion throughout the twelve months,
And bowing twelve times,
A devotee attains the four goals of life—
Dharma (righteousness), Artha (prosperity), Kama (fulfillment of desires), and Moksha (liberation).
All sorrow, poverty, and sins are destroyed.
Meaning
Lord Surya rides across the heavens in a chariot driven by Aruna and pulled by seven horses, symbolizing the seven days of the week and the seven colors of light. Chanting His twelve divine names throughout the year is believed to remove suffering, eliminate poverty and sins, and bless devotees with righteousness, prosperity, happiness, and ultimately liberation.
The Power of Surya Namaskar
The miracle of Surya Namaskar lies in its ability
To earn the boundless grace of Lord Surya.
Whoever serves You with unwavering devotion
Attains the Eight Siddhis and Nine Divine Treasures (Navnidhi).
Reciting Your twelve sacred names
Removes the sins accumulated over countless births.
Whoever sings Your divine glories
Is freed from enemies and obstacles.
Such devotees are blessed
With wealth, children, a prosperous family,
And freedom from worldly attachments.
Meaning
Practicing Surya Namaskar and worshipping Lord Surya with sincerity invites divine blessings. His grace bestows spiritual powers, prosperity, family happiness, and protection from enemies while helping devotees overcome worldly attachments.
Lord Surya as the Divine Protector
As Arka, You protect the head.
As Ravi, You reside upon the forehead.
As Surya, You dwell within the eyes.
As Dinkara, You bless the ears.
As Bhanu, You inhabit the nose.
As Bhaskara, You beautify the face.
Upon the lips You dwell as Parjanya,
And upon the tongue as divine radiance.
You shine upon the throat like golden light,
And upon the shoulders as blazing brilliance.
As Pusha, You strengthen the arms,
As Mitra, You protect the back.
Within the heart You reside as Bhanuman,
Bringing joy and vitality.
As Aditya, You dwell in the navel.
As Savita, You protect the thighs.
As Divakara, You safeguard the hidden organs.
As Vivasvan, You protect the feet.
As the destroyer of darkness,
You protect the entire body with Your divine armor.
Meaning
This section describes Lord Surya as the divine protector of every part of the human body. Each of His sacred names represents a different protective aspect, symbolizing that His light preserves physical health, vitality, and spiritual well-being.
The Blessings of Lord Surya
Whoever keeps Lord Surya in their heart
Lives free from fear.
Those who chant His holy names
Remain protected from skin diseases and ailments.
He removes the darkness of ignorance
And fills the world with light and joy.
His grace weakens the malefic influence
Of all other planets.
Even Lord Shani, the great dispenser of justice,
Is His illustrious son.
Blessed indeed are You,
O Divine Sun!
Gods, sages, and humanity
Forever worship You.
Meaning
Devotion to Lord Surya is believed to bring courage, good health, freedom from fear, and protection from negative planetary influences. His divine light removes ignorance and inspires wisdom, vitality, and confidence.
Fruits of Devotion
Those who worship Lord Surya
With complete devotion and discipline
Become free from worldly illusion
And move toward liberation.
Blessed indeed are those
Upon whom Your grace falls.
You remove the darkness of sorrow
And fill their lives with happiness.
Throughout the changing seasons,
You are worshipped by different sacred names.
Yet Your divine essence
Always remains the same.
Meaning
Regular worship of Lord Surya leads to spiritual growth, inner peace, and ultimately liberation. Though His names vary throughout the months and seasons, His divine energy remains eternal and ever-present.
Doha
Whoever lovingly recites this Bhanu Chalisa every day
Is blessed with happiness, prosperity, success,
And fulfillment in every aspect of life.
Meaning
The concluding verse states that sincere daily recitation of the Surya Chalisa brings prosperity, good health, success, peace of mind, and divine grace. With Lord Surya's blessings, devotees progress toward both material well-being and spiritual fulfillment.
