Surya Dev Aarti — Word-by-Word Meaning

Om, victory to Surya Bhagavan, victory to the day-maker (Dinkar)! You are the very eye of the world, of the three qualities; upon you all fix their meditation. Your charioteer is Aruna, O Lord; bearing the white lotus, you of the four arms. Seven are your horses, spreading a billion rays; you are the great God. When at dawn you rise over the eastern mountain, all then receive your darshan. You spread the light and the whole world awakens; then all sing your praise. At dusk, O Lord of beings, you set behind the western mountain; the cattle then return home. In the twilight hour, in every home and every courtyard, your glory is sung. Gods, demons, men and women, sages and great seers worship you and recite the Aditya Hridaya. This auspicious hymn, of wondrous composition, bestows new life. You are the maker of the three times, the support of the world; boundless is your glory. Nourishing the life-breath of all, you grant to your devotees strength, intellect and knowledge. Creatures of earth, water and sky — you are the life-breath of all; you are the life of every being. The Vedas and Puranas extol you, all faiths acknowledge you; you alone are the all-powerful. The seasons are your handmaidens; you are eternal and imperishable — auspicious Anshuman (the rayed one).