suryasunyoganamaskar

Surya Namaskar Mantras

सूर्य नमस्कार मंत्र in English · English

🕉️ hindu·📿 12× repetitions·🕐 Sunrise — facing the rising sun·🎵 Audio included·📜 Traditional yoga and Vedic sun worship

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हिन्दी / देवनागरी తెలుగు தமிழ்ಕನ್ನಡ മലയാളം ગુજરાતી বাংলা ଓଡ଼ିଆ ਪੰਜਾਬੀEnglish

Origin & Story

Traditional yoga and Vedic sun worship · Ancient Yogic tradition · Ancient

The 12 names of the Sun used in Surya Namaskar come from the Vedic tradition of sun worship. Each name reveals a different aspect of solar energy — from the physical (light, warmth) to the cosmic (creator, illuminator of consciousness). The physical poses were codified in the Hatha Yoga tradition, and the combination of mantra + asana creates a complete sadhana (spiritual practice) that millions practice daily worldwide.

✦ As told in scripture

The Rigveda declares: 'Surya Atma Jagatastasthushashcha' — the Sun is the soul of all that moves and all that is still. Modern science confirms that all energy on Earth ultimately comes from the sun — food, fossil fuels, wind, and even the atoms in our bodies were forged in stars. The ancient rishis intuited this truth thousands of years before science, encoding it in these 12 mantras that honor the sun not just as a celestial body but as the source of all life and consciousness.

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Complete Text with Meaning

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Verse 1

Om Mitraya Namah

Meaning:Om, salutations to the Friend of all.

Verse 2

Om Ravaye Namah

Meaning:Om, salutations to the Shining One.

Verse 3

Om Suryaya Namah

Meaning:Om, salutations to the Supreme Light.

Verse 4

Om Bhanave Namah

Meaning:Om, salutations to the Brilliant One.

Verse 5

Om Khagaya Namah

Meaning:Om, salutations to the One who moves through the sky.

Verse 6

Om Pushne Namah

Meaning:Om, salutations to the Nourisher.

Verse 7

Om Hiranyagarbhaya Namah

Meaning:Om, salutations to the Golden Cosmic Womb.

Verse 8

Om Marichaye Namah

Meaning:Om, salutations to the Lord of the Dawn.

Verse 9

Om Adityaya Namah

Meaning:Om, salutations to the Son of the Infinite Mother.

Verse 10

Om Savitre Namah

Meaning:Om, salutations to the Vivifying Power.

Verse 11

Om Arkaya Namah

Meaning:Om, salutations to the Worthy of Worship.

Verse 12

Om Bhaskaraya Namah

Meaning:Om, salutations to the Illuminator of all.

Word-by-Word Meaning

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Mitra🔊Friend of all — the sun as a benevolent companion

Ravi🔊The shining one — source of radiance

Surya🔊The supreme light — the sun god

Bhanu🔊The brilliant one — source of brightness

Khaga🔊One who moves through the sky

Pushan🔊The nourisher — giver of strength

Hiranyagarbha🔊The golden womb — cosmic creator

Marichi🔊Ray of light — lord of the dawn

Aditya🔊Son of Aditi — the infinite cosmic mother

Savitri🔊The vivifier — the stimulating power of the sun

Arka🔊The energy — worthy of worship

Bhaskara🔊The illuminator — one who leads to enlightenment

Benefits of Chanting सूर्य नमस्कार मंत्र

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12 mantras for the 12 poses of Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation)

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Combines physical yoga with mantra chanting for complete wellness

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Each mantra activates a different aspect of solar energy in the body

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Morning practice boosts vitamin D, metabolism, and energy levels

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Strengthens spine, improves flexibility, and builds cardiovascular health

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One of the most widely practiced yoga sequences in the world

How to Chant सूर्य नमस्कार मंत्र

Repetitions12times

Best TimeSunrise — facing the rising sun

Each of the 12 mantras corresponds to one pose of Surya Namaskar. Start facing east at sunrise. Chant mantra 1 (Om Mitraya Namah) while doing pose 1 (Pranamasana/prayer pose). Continue through all 12 poses with their corresponding mantras. One full cycle = 12 mantras + 12 poses. Ideally do 12 cycles (144 total mantras) for a complete practice. The combination of physical movement, breath, and sacred sound makes this one of the most powerful daily practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

This page shows the complete सूर्य नमस्कार मंत्र written in the English script — the same Sanskrit/Hindi verses, transliterated character-by-character so you can read and chant comfortably. Tap any line (or the ▶ button) to hear it recited aloud.

Yes — only the script changes; the words and their meaning are the original. The verse-by-verse meaning, benefits and how-to-chant guidance on this page apply exactly the same.

12 mantras, one for each pose of the Sun Salutation. Each mantra addresses the sun by a different name highlighting a different divine quality — friend, shining one, nourisher, illuminator, etc.

Yes — ideally chant each mantra as you transition into the corresponding pose. This synchronizes body, breath, and sound for maximum spiritual and physical benefit. If you can't do the poses, chanting the mantras alone while visualizing the sun is also powerful.

Sunrise, facing east. This aligns with the sun's energy as it rises. Early morning practice on an empty stomach is considered most beneficial.

Mitra (Friend), Ravi (Shining), Surya (Supreme Light), Bhanu (Brilliant), Khaga (Sky-mover), Pushan (Nourisher), Hiranyagarbha (Golden Womb), Marichi (Dawn Ray), Aditya (Son of Aditi), Savitri (Vivifier), Arka (Energy), Bhaskara (Illuminator).