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Surya Ashtottara Sata Namavali

Surya Ashtottara Sata Namavali

Namavali
Surya
11 Verses
110%

sUrya aSTottara zata nAmAvali

OM aruNAya namaH |

OM zaraNyAya namaH |

OM karuNArasasindhave namaH |

OM asamAnabalAya namaH |

OM ArtarakSakAya namaH |

OM AdityAya namaH |

OM AdibhUtAya namaH |

OM akhilAgamavedine namaH |

OM acyutAya namaH |

OM akhilajJAya namaH || 10 ||

OM anantAya namaH |

OM inAya namaH |

OM vizvarUpAya namaH |

OM ijyAya namaH |

OM indrAya namaH |

OM bhAnave namaH |

OM indirAmandirAptAya namaH |

OM vandanIyAya namaH |

OM IzAya namaH |

OM suprasannAya namaH || 20 ||

OM suzIlAya namaH |

OM suvarcase namaH |

OM vasupradAya namaH |

OM vasave namaH |

OM vAsudevAya namaH |

OM ujjvalAya namaH |

OM ugrarUpAya namaH |

OM UrdhvagAya namaH |

OM vivasvate namaH |

OM udyatkiraNajAlAya namaH || 30 ||

OM hRSIkezAya namaH |

OM UrjasvalAya namaH |

OM vIrAya namaH |

OM nirjarAya namaH |

OM jayAya namaH |

OM UrudvayAbhAvarUpayuktasArathaye namaH |

OM RSivandyAya namaH |

OM rugghantre namaH |

OM RkSacakracarAya namaH |

OM RjusvabhAvacittAya namaH || 40 ||

OM nityastutyAya namaH |

OM RRkAramAtRkAvarNarUpAya namaH |

OM ujjvalatejase namaH |

OM RRkSAdhinAthamitrAya namaH |

OM puSkarAkSAya namaH |

OM luptadantAya namaH |

OM zAntAya namaH |

OM kAntidAya namaH |

OM ghanAya namaH |

OM kanatkanakabhUSAya namaH || 50 ||

OM khadyotAya namaH |

OM lUnitAkhiladaityAya namaH |

OM satyAnandasvarUpiNe namaH |

OM apavargapradAya namaH |

OM ArtazaraNyAya namaH |

OM ekAkine namaH |

OM bhagavate namaH |

OM sRSTisthityantakAriNe namaH |

OM guNAtmane namaH |

OM ghRNibhRte namaH || 60 ||

OM bRhate namaH |

OM brahmaNe namaH |

OM aizvaryadAya namaH |

OM zarvAya namaH |

OM haridazvAya namaH |

OM zauraye namaH |

OM dazadiksamprakAzAya namaH |

OM bhaktavazyAya namaH |

OM ojaskarAya namaH |

OM jayine namaH || 70 ||

OM jagadAnandahetave namaH |

OM janmamRtyujarAvyAdhivarjitAya namaH |

OM auccasthAna samArUDharathasthAya namaH |

OM asurAraye namaH |

OM kamanIyakarAya namaH |

OM abjavallabhAya namaH |

OM antarbahiH prakAzAya namaH |

OM acintyAya namaH |

OM AtmarUpiNe namaH |

OM acyutAya namaH || 80 ||

OM amarezAya namaH |

OM parasmai jyotiSe namaH |

OM ahaskarAya namaH |

OM ravaye namaH |

OM haraye namaH |

OM paramAtmane namaH |

OM taruNAya namaH |

OM vareNyAya namaH |

OM grahANAmpataye namaH |

OM bhAskarAya namaH || 90 ||

OM AdimadhyAntarahitAya namaH |

OM saukhyapradAya namaH |

OM sakalajagatAmpataye namaH |

OM sUryAya namaH |

OM kavaye namaH |

OM nArAyaNAya namaH |

OM parezAya namaH |

OM tejorUpAya namaH |

OM zrIM hiraNyagarbhAya namaH |

OM hrIM sampatkarAya namaH || 100 ||

OM aiM iSTArthadAya namaH |

OM anuprasannAya namaH |

OM zrImate namaH |

OM zreyase namaH |

OM bhaktakoTisaukhyapradAyine namaH |

OM nikhilAgamavedyAya namaH |

OM nityAnandAya namaH |

OM zrI sUrya nArAyaNAya namaH || 108 ||

About This Stotram

Surya Ashtottara Sata Namavali

Sanskrit Title: सूर्य अष्टोत्तर शत नामावलि
IAST Transliteration:

Overview

The chanting of the 108 names of Surya is considered highly auspicious and beneficial. Surya is revered as the source of life, energy, and consciousness. Each name in the Ashtottara Sata Namavali represents a specific attribute, power, or aspect of the Sun God. By reciting these names with devotion, the practitioner seeks to invoke Surya's blessings for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. It is believed to purify the mind, remove sins, and lead to liberation (moksha). The repetition of 'Namah' signifies surrender and humility before the divine.

Details

Attribute Information
Deity Surya
Author Unknown
Type Namavali
Category Namavali
Number of Verses 11
Origin The Surya Ashtottara Sata Namavali is a devotional hymn dedicated to Surya, the Sun God. It is a collection of 108 names of Surya, each followed by 'Namah' (meaning 'obeisance' or 'salutations'). Such Namavalis are common in Hindu tradition and are often found as standalone compositions or as part of larger Puranic or Tantric texts. The exact origin text or scripture from which this specific compilation is derived is not definitively known, but it is consistent with the tradition of creating such lists for devotional purposes, often attributed to ancient sages or compiled by later scholars.

Benefits of Recitation

  1. Removes obstacles and brings success
  2. Grants good health and vitality
  3. Bestows prosperity and wealth
  4. Enhances spiritual growth and knowledge
  5. Protects from negative energies and ill effects

Best Time to Recite

Mornings, especially during sunrise (Surya Udaya), Sundays, and during festivals like Makar Sankranti, Rathasaptami, and Chhath Puja. It can also be recited anytime for seeking blessings.

Historical Context

Ashtottara Sata Namavalis are a prevalent form of devotional literature in Hinduism, with many attributed to ancient sages like Vyasa, Agastya, or compiled by various scholars over centuries. While the specific author and date of composition for this Surya Namavali are unknown, the practice of compiling 108 names for deities is ancient and widespread. These hymns are integral to daily worship (puja), meditation, and ritualistic practices across various Hindu traditions. The provided description mentions its inclusion in a collection of spiritual and devotional literature in various Indian languages, indicating its widespread popularity and dissemination.

Alternate Names

  • Surya 108 Names
  • Sri Surya Ashtottara Shatanamavali

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Last Updated: 2025-12-01