ಸೂರ್ಯಾಷ್ಟಕಂ - Suryashtakam Lyrics & Meaning

ಆದಿದೇವ ನಮಸ್ತುಭ್ಯಂ ಪ್ರಸೀದ ಮಭಾಸ್ಕರ (Aadideva Namastubhyam Praseeda Mabhaaskara):

Salutations to the primordial deity, O radiant one, be pleased.

ದಿವಾಕರ ನಮಸ್ತುಭ್ಯಂ ಪ್ರಭಾಕರ ನಮೋಸ್ತುತೇ (Divaakara Namastubhyam Prabhaakara Namostute):

Salutations to the creator of the day, O illuminator, I bow down to you.

ಸಪ್ತಾಶ್ವ ರಧ ಮಾರೂಢಂ ಪ್ರಚಂಡಂ ಕಶ್ಯಪಾತ್ಮಜಂ (Saptaashva Radha Maaroodham Prachandam Kashyapaatmajam):

The one mounted on a chariot with seven horses, fierce and the son of Kashyapa.

ಶ್ವೇತ ಪದ್ಮಧರಂ ದೇವಂ ತಂ ಸೂರ್ಯಂ ಪ್ರಣಮಾಮ್ಯಹಂ (Shweta Padmadharam Devam Tam Sooryam Pranamamyaham):

The one with a white lotus, the divine being, I bow down to that Sun.

ಲೋಹಿತಂ ರಧಮಾರೂಢಂ ಸರ್ವ ಲೋಕ ಪಿತಾಮಹಂ (Lohitam Radhamaaroodham Sarva Loka Pitaamaham):

The one with a red complexion, seated on a chariot, the father of all worlds.

ಮಹಾ ಪಾಪ ಹರಂ ದೇವಂ ತಂ ಸೂರ್ಯಂ ಪ್ರಣಮಾಮ್ಯಹಂ (Maha Paapa Haram Devam Tam Sooryam Pranamamyaham):

The remover of great sins, the divine being, I bow down to that Sun.

ತ್ರೈಗುಣ್ಯಂ ಚ ಮಹಾಶೂರಂ ಬ್ರಹ್ಮ ವಿಷ್ಣು ಮಹೇಶ್ವರಂ (Traigunyam Cha Mahashooram Brahma Vishnu Maheshwaram):

The one beyond the three gunas (qualities), the great warrior, the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Maheshwara.

ಮಹಾ ಪಾಪ ಹರಂ ದೇವಂ ತಂ ಸೂರ್ಯಂ ಪ್ರಣಮಾಮ್ಯಹಂ (Maha Paapa Haram Devam Tam Sooryam Pranamamyaham):

The remover of great sins, the divine being, I bow down to that Sun.

ಬೃಂಹಿತಂ ತೇಜಸಾಂ ಪುಂಜಂ [ತೇಜಪೂಜ್ಯಂ ಚ] ವಾಯು ಮಾಕಾಶ ಮೇವ ಚ (Brimhitam Tejasam Punjam Vayu Maakaasha Meva Cha):

The one with boundless brilliance, worshipped for radiance, like the wind, and the sky itself.

ಪ್ರಭುಂ ಚ ಸರ್ವಲೋಕಾನಾಂ ತಂ ಸೂರ್ಯಂ ಪ್ರಣಮಾಮ್ಯಹಂ (Prabhum Cha Sarva Lokaanaam Tam Sooryam Pranamamyaham):

The lord of all worlds, I bow down to that Sun.

ಬಂಧೂಕ ಪುಷ್ಪಸಂಕಾಶಂ ಹಾರ ಕುಂಡಲ ಭೂಷಿತಂ (Bandhooka Pushpasankasham Haara Kundala Bhushitam):

Adorned with a rifle, shining like a flower, wearing a necklace and earrings.

ಏಕ ಚಕ್ರಧರಂ ದೇವಂ ತಂ ಸೂರ್ಯಂ ಪ್ರಣಮಾಮ್ಯಹಂ (Eka Chakradharam Devam Tam Sooryam Pranamamyaham):

The one wielding a single wheel (discus), I bow down to that Sun.

ವಿಶ್ವೇಶಂ ವಿಶ್ವ ಕರ್ತಾರಂ ಮಹಾತೇಜಃ ಪ್ರದೀಪನಂ (Vishwesham Vishwa Kartaaram Maha Tejah Pradeepanam):

The lord of the universe, the creator of the world, with great brilliance and illuminating radiance.

ಮಹಾ ಪಾಪ ಹರಂ ದೇವಂ ತಂ ಸೂರ್ಯಂ ಪ್ರಣಮಾಮ್ಯಹಂ (Maha Paapa Haram Devam Tam Sooryam Pranamamyaham):

The remover of great sins, the divine being, I bow down to that Sun.

ತಂ ಸೂರ್ಯಂ ಜಗತಾಂ ನಾಧಂ ಜ್ನಾನ ವಿಜ್ಞಾನ ಮೋಕ್ಷದಂ (Tam Sooryam Jagataam Naadham Jnaana Vijnaana Mokshadam):

To that Sun, the leader of the world, the source of knowledge, wisdom, and liberation.

ಮಹಾ ಪಾಪ ಹರಂ ದೇವಂ ತಂ ಸೂರ್ಯಂ ಪ್ರಣಮಾಮ್ಯಹಂ (Maha Paapa Haram Devam Tam Sooryam Pranamamyaham):

The remover of great sins, the divine being, I bow down to that Sun.

ಸೂರ್ಯಾಷ್ಟಕಂ ಪಠೇನ್ನಿತ್ಯಂ ಗ್ರಹಪೀಡಾ ಪ್ರಣಾಶನಂ (Sooryaashtakam Pathe Nityam Grahapeeda Pranaashanam):

If one recites this Sun hymn daily, it alleviates the troubles caused by planets.

ಅಪುತ್ರೋ ಲಭತೇ ಪುತ್ರಂ ದರಿದ್ರೋ ಧನವಾನ್ ಭವೇತ್ (Aputro Labhate Putram Daridro Dhanavaan Bhavet):

The childless will gain children, the poor will become wealthy.

ಆಮಿಷಂ ಮಧುಪಾನಂ ಚ ಯಃ ಕರೋತಿ ರವೇರ್ಧಿನೇ (Aamisham Madhupaanam Cha Yah Karoti Raverdhine):

One who consumes food and honey during solar eclipse.

ಸಪ್ತ ಜನ್ಮ ಭವೇದ್ರೋಗೀ ಜನ್ಮ ಕರ್ಮ ದರಿದ್ರತಾ (Sapta Janma Bhavedrogi Janma Karma Daridrata):

Will be healthy and prosperous for seven lifetimes, and poverty and the effects of bad karma will be eradicated.

ಸ್ತ್ರೀ ತೈಲ ಮಧು ಮಾಂಸಾನಿ ಹಸ್ತ್ಯಜೇತ್ತು ರವೇರ್ಧಿನೇ (Stree Taila Madhu Maamsaani Hastyajettu Raverdhine):

Women should apply oil, consume honey and meat, and offer water to the Sun during the solar eclipse.

ನ ವ್ಯಾಧಿ ಶೋಕ ದಾರಿದ್ರ್ಯಂ ಸೂರ್ಯಲೋಕಂ ಸ ಗಚ್ಛತಿ (Na Vyaadhi Shoka Daaridryam Sooryalokam Sa Gacchati):

They will be free from diseases, sorrow, and poverty, and attain the realm of the Sun.

ಇತಿ ಶ್ರೀ ಶಿವಪ್ರೋಕ್ತಂ ಶ್ರೀ ಸೂರ್ಯಾಷ್ಟಕಂ ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣಂ (Iti Shree Shivaprokta Shree Sooryashtakam Sampurnam):

Thus, the complete hymn of the Sun, as spoken by Lord Shiva.

This hymn is a prayer to the Sun god, expressing reverence and seeking blessings for various aspects of life. It is believed to have positive effects on health, prosperity, and the mitigation of planetary influences.


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