सूर्य अष्टोत्तर शतनामावली — Word-by-Word Meaning
सूर्य अष्टोत्तर शतनामावली
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Complete Translation
सूर्यदेव के १०८ नाम — प्रत्यक्ष देव, प्रकाश, आरोग्य व जीवन के स्रोत, तमस-नाशक — प्रत्येक “ॐ” व “नमः” सहित, प्रातः (विशेषतः रविवार) आरोग्य, ओज व सूर्य-दोष शमन हेतु पठित।
Origin & History
Source: Traditional
Author: Traditional
Period: Classical
The Surya Ashtottara Shatanamavali is a traditional garland of the 108 names of Surya. The 108 names of Surya, the Sun god — the visible deity, source of light, health and life, dispeller of darkness — each chanted with “Om” and “namaḥ”, recited at dawn (especially Sundays) for health, vitality and the pacifying of solar afflictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Surya Ashtottara Shatanamavali?▼
The 108 names of Surya, the Sun god — the visible deity, source of light, health and life, dispeller of darkness — each chanted with “Om” and “namaḥ”, recited at dawn (especially Sundays) for health, vitality and the pacifying of solar afflictions.
How is an Ashtottara Shatanamavali chanted?▼
It is chanted as an archana: each of the 108 names is recited with “Om” (ॐ) before it and “namaḥ” (नमः) after it, while offering a flower or a pinch of kumkum at the deity’s feet for each name. The complete garland is offered in one sitting, especially on Sundays and during Ratha Saptami and Makar Sankranti.
What does “Ashtottara Shatanamavali” mean?▼
“Ashtottara-shata” means “a hundred and eight” (108) and “namavali” means “a garland of names” — the sacred list of the 108 names of Surya, each a name of praise and meditation.
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