Surya Mantra — Word-by-Word Meaning
सूर्य मंत्र
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
ॐ
Om
the primordial sound
घृणिः सूर्याय
Ghrinih Suryaya
the name/seed of the Sun (Surya)
नमः
Namah
salutations / I bow
Complete Translation
Om. Salutations to the Sun (Surya) — strengthening its grace and softening its malefic effects.
Origin & History
Source: The Vedic Navagraha mantra of the Sun (Surya)
Author: Traditional (Vedic Jyotish)
In Vedic astrology (jyotish) the nine grahas shape the course of life, and each has its own mantra for blessing and remedy. "Om Ghrinih Suryaya Namah" is the mantra of the Sun (Surya), which governs the soul, vitality, health, confidence, authority, government and the father. When the planet is weak or malefic in the horoscope, sages prescribed chanting its mantra — together with charity, fasting on its day (Sunday), worship of its deity and its gemstone (Ruby (Manikya)) — to strengthen its grace and soften its difficulties.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Surya Mantra?▼
It is the Vedic mantra of the Sun (Surya) — "Om Ghrinih Suryaya Namah". It is chanted to strengthen the Sun (Surya) in one's birth chart and to reduce the difficulties caused when the planet is weak or malefic.
What are the benefits of the Surya Mantra?▼
the Sun (Surya) governs the soul, vitality, health, confidence, authority, government and the father. Chanting its mantra is a classic jyotish remedy to bless these areas, to ease the planet's hard periods (dasha and transits), and to bring peace of mind and protection.
On which day should the Surya Mantra be chanted?▼
It is most powerful on Sunday. Chant it 108 times daily on a mala; as a complete remedy it is traditionally done as a japa of 7,000 repetitions over a fixed period.
Which gemstone is associated with the Sun (Surya)?▼
The gemstone of the Sun (Surya) is Ruby (Manikya). It is worn (set in the correct metal and finger) only after consulting a qualified astrologer, alongside the mantra and the charity of the planet's items.
How is the Surya Mantra used as an astrology remedy?▼
When the Sun (Surya) is weak, afflicted, or running an unfavourable dasha/transit, the mantra is chanted (108 times daily, or the full 7,000 japa), combined with daan (charity) of the planet's items, fasting or worship on its day, and — with astrological guidance — its gemstone. Recite it with the Navagraha Mantra for overall planetary balance.
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