Surya Ashtakam
Eight verses praising Lord Surya, the visible deity and soul-karaka in Vedic astrology. Recited at sunrise on Sundays and Makar Sankranti to destroy planetary afflictions, grant health, and invoke solar vitality.
Chaupai 1
आदिदेव नमस्तुभ्यं प्रसीद मम भास्कर। दिवाकर नमस्तुभ्यं प्रभाकर नमोऽस्तु ते॥
Adideva namastubhyam prasida mama bhaskara. Divakara namastubhyam prabhakara namostu te.
Salutations O primordial God; be gracious to me O Bhaskara. Salutations O Divakara; salutations O Prabhakara.
Chaupai 2
सप्ताश्वरथमारूढं प्रचण्डं कश्यपात्मजम्। श्वेतपद्मधरं देवं तं सूर्यं प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
Saptashvaratham arudham prachandam kashyapatmajam. Shvetapadmadharam devam tam suryam pranamamyaham.
Mounted on a seven-horse chariot, fierce, son of Kashyapa, bearing white lotus — to that Sun God I bow.
Chaupai 3
लोहितं रथमारूढं सर्वलोकपितामहम्। महापापहरं देवं तं सूर्यं प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
Lohitam ratham arudham sarvalokapitamaham. Mahapapaharam devam tam suryam pranamamyaham.
Mounted on a red chariot, grandfather of all worlds, destroyer of great sins — to that Sun God I bow.
Chaupai 4
त्रैगुण्यं च महाशूरं ब्रह्मविष्णुमहेश्वरम्। महापापहरं देवं तं सूर्यं प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
Traigunyam cha mahashuram brahmavishnumaheshvaram. Mahapapaharam devam tam suryam pranamamyaham.
Embodiment of three gunas, great hero, Brahma-Vishnu-Maheshvara, destroyer of great sins — to that Sun God I bow.
Chaupai 5
बृंहितं तेजसां पुञ्जं वायुमाकाशमेव च। प्रभुं च सर्वलोकानां तं सूर्यं प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
Brimhitam tejasam punjam vayumakashameva cha. Prabhum cha sarvalokanam tam suryam pranamamyaham.
Mass of expanded splendour, embodiment of air and space, lord of all worlds — to that Sun God I bow.
Chaupai 6
बन्धूकपुष्पसङ्काशं हारकुण्डलभूषितम्। एकचक्रधरं देवं तं सूर्यं प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
Bandhukapushpasankasham harakundalabhushitam. Ekachakradharam devam tam suryam pranamamyaham.
Red like bandhuka flower, adorned with garlands and earrings, wielding a single discus — to that Sun God I bow.
Chaupai 7
विश्वेशं विश्वकर्ताणं महातेजःप्रदीपनम्। महापापहरं देवं तं सूर्यं प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
Vishvesham vishvakartaram mahatejahpradipanam. Mahapapaharam devam tam suryam pranamamyaham.
Lord of the universe, creator of all, kindler of great radiance, destroyer of great sins — to that Sun God I bow.
Chaupai 8
तं सूर्यं जगतां नाथं ज्ञानविज्ञानमोक्षदम्। महापापहरं देवं तं सूर्यं प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
Tam suryam jagatanam natham jnanavijnanamokshadam. Mahapapaharam devam tam suryam pranamamyaham.
Lord of the worlds, giver of knowledge, wisdom, and liberation, destroyer of great sins — to that Sun God I bow.
Chaupai phalashruti
सूर्याष्टकं पठेन्नित्यं ग्रहपीडाप्रणाशनम्। अपुत्रो लभते पुत्रं दरिद्रो धनवान् भवेत्॥ स्त्रीतैलमधुमांसानि ये त्यजन्ति रवेर्दिने। न व्याधिः शोकदारिद्र्यं सूर्यलोकं स गच्छति॥
Suryashtakam pathennityam grahapidapranashanam. Aputro labhate putram daridro dhanavan bhavet. Stritailamadhumamsani ye tyajanti raverdine. Na vyadhih shokadaridryam suryalokam sa gachchhati.
Daily recitation destroys planetary afflictions; the childless gain children; the poor become wealthy. Those who abstain from oil, honey, and meat on Sunday avoid disease, grief, poverty, and attain Surya-loka.
About Surya Ashtakam
Surya Ashtakam is one of the most revered devotional hymns in the Hindu tradition, dedicated to Lord Surya (Sun). Recited by millions of devotees, it invokes divine grace, mental steadiness, and protection from negative influences.
- Planetary Remedy for Sun (Surya): In Vedic astrology, this hymn is widely recommended during Sun (Surya) Mahadasha, Antardasha, or challenging transits to harmonize planetary energy and reduce karmic pressure.
Benefits of Recitation
- Destroys all planetary afflictions (graha pida) per phalashruti
- Grants health, vitality, and relief from skin and eye ailments
- Strengthens weak Sun in birth chart and Surya Mahadasha
- Childless gain progeny; poor gain wealth through daily recitation
Best Time and Method
Recite at sunrise facing east on Sunday. Offer arghya (water libation) from a copper vessel with red flowers. Best on Makar Sankranti and Ratha Saptami. Pair with Aditya Hridayam for comprehensive Sun remedies.
Astrological Significance
Regular recitation aligns the mind with dharmic discipline — the foundation of all Vedic remedies. Pair this practice with honest conduct, seva (selfless service), and consistency rather than fear-based ritual alone.