Surya Sadhana
Surya is not a ball of gas. Surya is a dev—conscious, aware, all-seeing. He rides a chariot drawn by seven horses and lights the world with the brilliance of satya.
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Surya Sadhana
Surya is not a ball of gas. Surya is a dev—conscious, aware, all-seeing. He rides a chariot drawn by seven horses and lights the world with the brilliance of satya.
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Surya Sadhana
Surya is not a ball of gas. Surya is a dev—conscious, aware, all-seeing. He rides a chariot drawn by seven horses and lights the world with the brilliance of satya.
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Procedure
Procedure
1. Cleansing
1. Cleansing
Wake up at least 30 minutes before sunrise. After using the restroom, pour three tumblers of pure water on your head while chanting the Gayatri Mantra. This helps cleanse the impressions and thoughts of the previous day. The third tumbler is to be poured gently on the head—do not dry this water, let it absorb naturally.
Wake up at least 30 minutes before sunrise. After using the restroom, pour three tumblers of pure water on your head while chanting the Gayatri Mantra. This helps cleanse the impressions and thoughts of the previous day. The third tumbler is to be poured gently on the head—do not dry this water, let it absorb naturally.
2. Pranayam
2. Pranayam
2. Pranayam
Sit or stand facing in the direction from where sun rises. Seek blessings of the Guru and Shri Ganesh. Perform the Suryabhedi Pranayam.
Sit or stand facing in the direction from where sun rises. Seek blessings of the Guru and Shri Ganesh. Perform the Suryabhedi Pranayam.
3. Invocation
3. Invocation
As the sun rises, stop the pranayam. Fix your gaze at the Sun. Become aware of the Rishi (to who the mantra was first revealed), Chhand (meter) and Ishta Dev (presiding deity). Invoke the energies of Mata Gayatri and Mata Savitri.
As the sun rises, stop the pranayam. Fix your gaze at the Sun. Become aware of the Rishi (to who the mantra was first revealed), Chhand (meter) and Ishta Dev (presiding deity). Invoke the energies of Mata Gayatri and Mata Savitri.
4. Merger with the Sun
4. Merger with the Sun
4. Merger with the Sun
Begin chanting the Shri Gayatri Mantra out loud maintaining awareness of the form, energy and name of Surya. As the color of Sun changes from light pinkish to orange, offer arag (water). Close your eyes, continue chanting the mantra internally now and merge with Sun.
Begin chanting the Shri Gayatri Mantra out loud maintaining awareness of the form, energy and name of Surya. As the color of Sun changes from light pinkish to orange, offer arag (water). Close your eyes, continue chanting the mantra internally now and merge with Sun.
5. Completion and Integration
5. Completion and Integration
Once the practice feels complete, taking permission from the Guru, slowly withdraw your awareness, do the Shanti Path. When you open your eyes look first at the center of the palms, then your body and then any where else. It is advisable to wash your eyes after the practice. The practice of Surya Sadhna must be undertaken only in the presence and guidance of Guru, with proper drishti and dhwani.
Once the practice feels complete, taking permission from the Guru, slowly withdraw your awareness, do the Shanti Path. When you open your eyes look first at the center of the palms, then your body and then any where else. It is advisable to wash your eyes after the practice. The practice of Surya Sadhna must be undertaken only in the presence and guidance of Guru, with proper drishti and dhwani.
Benefits
Benefits
Sun is the giver of life, the illuminator, elevator of consciousness, one who enlightens, empowers and enlivens all beings, bestower of fortune, siddhis, gyana. While modern science had to wait for discovery of serotonin, its dependence on daylight and its role in wellbeing, satiety and longevity to acknowledge that there is no substitute for natural light, the vedic masters taught us the science of saiyam eons ago to enhance health, beauty, vigor and emotional stability. The practice of Surya Saiyam brings about such benefits, especially the production of the anti-ageing hormone serotonin, only as by-products of the practice. The boons which Surya Saiyam grants are incomprehensible.
Sun is the giver of life, the illuminator, elevator of consciousness, one who enlightens, empowers and enlivens all beings, bestower of fortune, siddhis, gyana. While modern science had to wait for discovery of serotonin, its dependence on daylight and its role in wellbeing, satiety and longevity to acknowledge that there is no substitute for natural light, the vedic masters taught us the science of saiyam eons ago to enhance health, beauty, vigor and emotional stability. The practice of Surya Saiyam brings about such benefits, especially the production of the anti-ageing hormone serotonin, only as by-products of the practice. The boons which Surya Saiyam grants are incomprehensible.
Surya Sadhana Prerequisites
Surya Sadhana Prerequisites
There is no sadhana without a Guru
There is no sadhana without a Guru
It is important to receive the practice from a Guru who is siddha in the practice and has not tied the science to commerce.
Charity and service
Charity and service
Any kind of spiritual practice requires a lot of force to break through the ties of physical realm and access higher dimensions. Karma is the fuel the propels you to break the force of gravity.
Any kind of spiritual practice requires a lot of force to break through the ties of physical realm and access higher dimensions. Karma is the fuel the propels you to break the force of gravity.
Etheric cleansing and balance
Etheric cleansing and balance
Surya is a highly volatile energy, it is pure fire. If the body is weak, contaminated or in a state of disturbance, it can have a reaction. Therefore it is advised to practice and perfect cleansing and balancing kriyas like Sanatan Kriya before attempting this sadhna.
Surya is a highly volatile energy, it is pure fire. If the body is weak, contaminated or in a state of disturbance, it can have a reaction. Therefore it is advised to practice and perfect cleansing and balancing kriyas like Sanatan Kriya before attempting this sadhna.
Shuddh Uccharan (Proper pronunciation)
Shuddh Uccharan (Proper pronunciation)
The efficacy of Mantra depends on the correctness of the chant. Faulty pronunciation of even a single alphabet changes the entire meaning.
Role Of Guru
Role Of Guru
No sadhana begins without a Guru. He is not merely a guide, but the very shakti behind the mantra. Words without His dhvani are just sound; rituals without His drishti are mere form.
A mantra received through books or recordings carries no power unless passed through the Guru’s vibrational transmission. Only a siddha Guru can plant that living seed.
Even the most potent sadhanas can mislead without His grace. The Guru aligns, shields, and awakens. His gaze lights the Surya within, and His voice turns mantra into shakti. Without Him, the path remains in darkness.
No sadhana begins without a Guru. He is not merely a guide, but the very shakti behind the mantra. Words without His dhvani are just sound; rituals without His drishti are mere form.
A mantra received through books or recordings carries no power unless passed through the Guru’s vibrational transmission. Only a siddha Guru can plant that living seed.
Even the most potent sadhanas can mislead without His grace. The Guru aligns, shields, and awakens. His gaze lights the Surya within, and His voice turns mantra into shakti. Without Him, the path remains in darkness.
Sound Of The Sun
Sound Of The Sun
"udgīthaḥ sa praṇavaḥ | praṇavaḥ sa udgīthaḥ"
"udgīthaḥ sa praṇavaḥ |
praṇavaḥ sa udgīthaḥ"
"udgīthaḥ sa praṇavaḥ |
praṇavaḥ sa udgīthaḥ"
Translation: “The udgitha is the syllable Om; the syllable Om is the udgitha."
Translation: “The udgitha is the syllable Om; the syllable Om is the udgitha."
Chandogya Upanishad (1.5.1)
Chandogya Upanishad (1.5.1)
This verse identifies Om as the vibration of the Sun, known as udgitha in Vedic chant. A few years ago, a western university recorded the sound of Sun and they revealed a deep, resonating hum—strikingly similar to the Sound of Om
This verse identifies Om as the vibration of the Sun, known as udgitha in Vedic chant. A few years ago, a western university recorded the sound of Sun and they revealed a deep, resonating hum—strikingly similar to the Sound of Om
This verse identifies Om as the vibration of the Sun, known as udgitha in Vedic chant. A few years ago, a western university recorded the sound of Sun and they revealed a deep, resonating hum—strikingly similar to the Sound of Om
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Stories From Itihaas
Stories From Itihaas
Draupadi: Gifted the Akshay Patra
Draupadi: Gifted the Akshay Patra
In the forests during their exile, Draupadi and the Pandavas faced daily struggles to feed the sages, guests, and themselves. Seeing her plight and unwavering devotion, she invoked Surya Dev through deep penance. Pleased, Surya Dev gifted her the Akshay Patra—a vessel that would never run empty until she herself was satisfied. With it, she fed thousands every day.
In the forests during their exile, Draupadi and the Pandavas faced daily struggles to feed the sages, guests, and themselves. Seeing her plight and unwavering devotion, she invoked Surya Dev through deep penance. Pleased, Surya Dev gifted her the Akshay Patra—a vessel that would never run empty until she herself was satisfied. With it, she fed thousands every day.
Hanuman: The Student of Surya
Hanuman: The Student of Surya
Hanuman ji, the epitome of strength and wisdom, approached Surya Dev not just with reverence, but as a humble student seeking knowledge. When Surya Dev told him that he was always moving and hence had no time— Hanuman ji stood firm. With unshakable devotion, he learned the Vedas, grammar, scriptures, and the secrets of the universe, all while Surya Dev was in motion.
Rishi Yagyavalkya: Bathed in the Light of Truth
Rishi Yagyavalkya: Bathed in the Light of Truth
Rishi Yagyavalkya surrendered completely at the feet of Surya dev. He stood naked, shedding all ego, titles, and possessions. With nothing but sincerity and a yearning for truth, he offered himself. Surya Dev responded by revealing the Shukla Yajurveda, a luminous branch of divine wisdom that had not been given to anyone before.
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