Sri Surya Upanishad
Sri Surya Upanishad
Sri Surya Upanishad
shrI sUryopaniShad
o-mbha_dra-NkarNe'bhi-shshRRiNu_yAma' devAH | bha_dra-mpa'shyemA_kShabhi_ryaja'trAH | sthi_rairaNgai᳚stuShTu_vAgM sa'sta_nUbhiH' | vyashe'ma de_vahi'taM_-ya.NdAyuH' | sva_sti na_ indro' vRRi_ddhashra'vAH | sva_sti naH' pU_ShA vi_shvave'dAH | sva_sti na_stArkShyo_ ari'ShTanemiH | sva_sti no_ bRRiha_spati'rdadhAtu | OM shAnti_-shshAnti_-shshAntiH' ||
OM atha sUryAtharvANgirasaM-vyA.N᳚khyAsyA_maH | brahmA RRi_ShiH | gAya'trI Cha_ndaH | Adi'tyo de_vatA | haMsaH' so_-.ahamagninArAyaNa yu'kta-mbI_jam | hRRille'khA sha_ktiH | viyadAdisargasaMyu.N'kta-NkI_lakam | chaturvidhapuruShArtha siddhyarthe vi'niyo_gaH |
ShaT{}svarArUDhe'na bIje_na ShaDa'NgaM ra_ktAmbu'jasaMsthi_taM saptAshva'rathi_naM hira'Nyava_rNa-ncha'turbhu_ja-mpadmadvayA-.abhayavara'daha_sta-~NkAlachakra'praNetA_raM shrIsUryanArAya_NaM-ya.N e'vaM-ve.N_da sa vai brA᳚hma_NaH |
o-mbhUrbhuva_-ssuvaH' | tatsa'vi_turvare᳚Nya_-mbhargo' de_vasya' dhImahi | dhiyo_ yo naH' pracho_dayA᳚t | sUrya' A_tmA jaga'tasta_sthuSha'shcha | sUryA_dvai khalvi_mAni_ bhUtA'ni_ jAya'nte | sUryA᳚dya_j~naH parjanyo᳚-.annamA_tmA |
nama'ste Aditya | tvame_va pra_tyakSha_-Nkarma' kartAsi | tvame_va pra_tyakSha_-mbrahmA'-.asi | tvame_va pra_tyakShaM_-vi.NShNu'rasi | tvame_va pra_tyakShaM_ rudro'-.asi | tvame_va pra_tyakSha_mRRiga'si | tvame_va pra_tyakShaM_-ya.Nju'rasi | tvame_va pra_tyakShaM_ sAmA'si | tvame_va pra_tyakSha_matha'rvAsi | tvame_va sarva'-nChando_-.asi | A_di_tyAdvA'yurjA_yate | A_di_tyAdbhU'mirjA_yate | A_di_tyAdApo' jAya_nte | A_di_tyAjjyoti'rjAya_te |
A_di_tyAdvyoma disho' jAya_nte |
A_di_tyAdde'vA jAya_nte | A_di_tyAdve'dA jAya_nte | A_di_tyo vA e_Sha e_tanma_NDala_-ntapa'ti | a_sAvA'di_tyo bra_hmA | A_di_tyo-.antaHkaraNa manobuddhi chittA'ha~NkA_rAH | A_di_tyo vai vyAna-ssamAnodAno-.apA'naH prA_NaH |
A_di_tyo vai shrotra tvakchakShUrasa'naghrA_NAH | A_di_tyo vai vAkpANipAdapA'yUpa_sthAH | A_di_tyo vai shabdasparsharUpara'saga_ndhAH | A_di_tyo vai vachanAdAnAgamana visa'rgAna_ndAH | Anandamayo vijnAnamayo vijnAnaghana' Adi_tyaH | namo mitrAya bhAnave mRRityo᳚rmA pA_hi | bhrAjiShNave vishvaheta've na_maH |
sUryAdbhavanti' bhUtA_ni sUryeNa pAli'tAni_ tu | sUrye laya-mprA᳚pnuva_nti ya-ssUrya-sso-.aha'meva_ cha | chakShu'rno de_va-ssa'vi_tA chakShu'rna u_ta pa_rvataH' | chakShu'rdhA_tA da'dhAtu naH |
A_di_tyAya' vi_dmahe' sahasrakira_NAya' dhImahi | tannaH' sUryaH pracho_dayA᳚t |
sa_vi_tA pa_shchAttA᳚-thsavi_tA pu_rastA᳚-thsavi_totta_rAttA᳚-thsavi_tA-.adha_rAttA᳚-thsavi_tA naH' suvatu sa_rvatA᳚tigM savi_tA no᳚ rAsatA-ndIrgha_mAyuH' |
omityekAkSha'ra-mbra_hma | ghRRiNi_riti_ dve a_kShare᳚ | sUrya_ ityakSha'radva_yam | A_di_tya iti_ trINyakSha'rANi | etasyaiva sUryasyAShTAkSha'ro ma_nuH |
ya-ssadAharaha'rjapa_ti sa vai brAhma'No bha_vati sa vai brAhma'No bha_vati | sUryAbhimu'kho ja_ptvA mahAvyAdhi bhayA᳚-tpramu_chyate | ala'kShmIrna_shyati | abhakShya bhakShaNA-tpU'to bha_vati | agamyAgamanA-tpU'to bha_vati | patita sambhAShaNA-tpU'to bha_vati | asa-thsambhAShaNA-tpU'to bha_vati | asa-thsambhAShaNAtpU'to bha_vati |
madhyAhne sUryAbhi'mukhaH pa_Thet | sadyotpannapanchamahApAtakA᳚-tpramu_chyate | saiShA sAvi'trIM-vi.N_dyA-nna kinchidapi na kasmaichi'-tprashaM_sayet | ya e_tA-mmahAbhAgaH prA'taH pa_Thati sa bhAgya'vAn jA_yate pa'shUnvi_ndati | vedA᳚rthaM-la.N_bhate | trikAlame'tajja_ptvA kratushataphalama'vApno_ti | hastAdi'tye ja_pati sa mahAmRRi'tyu-nta_rati sa mahAmRRi'tyu-nta_rati ya e'vaM-ve.N_da | ityu'pa_niSha't |
o-mbha_dra-NkarNe'bhi-shshRRiNu_yAma' devAH | bha_dra-mpa'shyemA_kShabhi_ryaja'trAH | sthi_rairaNgai᳚stuShTu_vAgM sa'sta_nUbhiH' | vyashe'ma de_vahi'taM_-ya.NdAyuH' | sva_sti na_ indro' vRRi_ddhashra'vAH | sva_sti naH' pU_ShA vi_shvave'dAH | sva_sti na_stArkShyo_ ari'ShTanemiH | sva_sti no_ bRRiha_spati'rdadhAtu | OM shAnti_-shshAnti_-shshAntiH' ||
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About This Stotram
Sri Surya Upanishad
Sanskrit Title: श्री सूर्योपनिषद्
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
The Sri Surya Upanishad extols Surya, the Sun God, as the supreme reality, the creator, sustainer, and destroyer of the universe. It elaborates on his cosmic significance, his role as the source of all life and energy, and his manifestation as Brahman. The Upanishad emphasizes the importance of meditating on Surya for spiritual enlightenment and liberation. It describes Surya as the 'Prana' (life force) of the universe and the embodiment of 'Om'. Reciting or meditating upon this Upanishad is believed to grant spiritual merit, remove afflictions, and lead to the realization of the divine.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Surya |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Upanishad |
| Category | Upanishad |
| Number of Verses | 8 |
| Origin | The Sri Surya Upanishad is considered a minor Upanishad, often grouped with the Samanya (General) Upanishads or the Vaishnava Upanishads, though its focus is on Surya. It is not part of the principal or Mukhya Upanishads. Its exact period of composition is uncertain, but it is believed to have emerged during the later Upanishadic period, possibly between the Puranic and Tantric eras, as it incorporates elements that reflect a more developed devotional and philosophical understanding of Surya as the Supreme Being. It is found within collections of Upanishadic literature. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Attainment of spiritual knowledge and liberation (Moksha)
- Removal of sins and obstacles
- Prosperity and well-being
- Good health and longevity
- Fulfillment of desires through divine grace
Best Time to Recite
Morning (especially during sunrise), Sunday, and during solar festivals like Makar Sankranti and Rathasaptami.
Historical Context
The Sri Surya Upanishad, like many minor Upanishads, lacks a precise historical dating. It is generally placed in the later Upanishadic period, likely after the classical Upanishads. Its content reflects a synthesis of Vedic traditions with Puranic and early Tantric influences, where Surya is elevated to the status of the supreme deity. The Upanishad likely served to consolidate the worship of Surya within the broader philosophical framework of Vedanta, presenting him as the ultimate Brahman. Its inclusion in various Upanishad compilations indicates its acceptance within certain Vedic and Hindu traditions.
Alternate Names
- Surya Upanishad
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- Aditya Hridayam
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Last Updated: 2025-12-01