Lord Surya is the Pratyaksha Daivam (visible deity) who animates all earthly life. Chanting this mantra at sunrise alongside Arghya (water offering) harmonizes the solar plexus and promotes vibrant health.
Surya Moola Mantra & Aditya Gayatri
🕉️ Authentic Sacred Text
Sanskrit Text (संस्कृतम्)
॥ ॐ घृणिः सूर्याय नमः ॥
॥ ॐ आदित्याय विद्महे मार्तण्डाय धीमहि । तन्नः सूर्यः प्रचोदयात् ॥
॥ ॐ आदित्याय विद्महे मार्तण्डाय धीमहि । तन्नः सूर्यः प्रचोदयात् ॥
Telugu Script (తెలుగు లిపి)
॥ ఓం ఘృణిః సూర్యాయ నమః ॥
॥ ఓం ఆదిత్యాయ విద్మహే మార్తండాయ ధీమహి । తన్నః సూర్యః ప్రచోదయాత్ ॥
॥ ఓం ఆదిత్యాయ విద్మహే మార్తండాయ ధీమహి । తన్నః సూర్యః ప్రచోదయాత్ ॥
English / Roman Transliteration (IAST)
Oṁ Ghṛṇiḥ Sūryāya Namaḥ ||
Oṁ Ādityāya Vidmahe Mārtaṇḍāya Dhīmahi | Tannaḥ Sūryaḥ Pracodayāt ||
Oṁ Ādityāya Vidmahe Mārtaṇḍāya Dhīmahi | Tannaḥ Sūryaḥ Pracodayāt ||
Spiritual Meaning & Word-by-Word Translation
Salutations to the luminous Sun God who fills the universe with life and brilliance. May that golden Aditya inspire our minds with vigor.
How to Chant: Method, Posture & Purity
Offer water from a copper vessel (Arghya) while facing the rising Sun and chanting with reverence.
Traditional Significance & Scriptural Origin
From the Rigveda and Aditya Hridaya Stotram taught to Sri Rama by Sage Agastya.
Benefits Traditionally Associated With This Mantra
Devotees commonly chant this for vitality, optical wellness, leadership qualities, and removing fatigue.
Vedic Commentary & In-Depth Context
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is offering water to the sun recommended?
Surya Arghya focuses early morning solar rays into the retina and optic nerves, promoting physical vitality.