Shri Surya Ashtakam Stotram
Shri Surya Ashtakam Stotram from Samba Purana. Complete 8 verses praising Lord Surya (Sun God) for health, eyesight, and vitality in IAST English transliteration, Phalashruti, and English meaning.
Shri Surya Ashtakam Stotram
Stotram (English Transliteration)
Verse 1
Ādi-Deva Namastubhyaṃ Prasīda Mama Bhāskara ।
Divākara Namastubhyaṃ Prabhākara Namostute ॥ 1 ॥
Verse 2
Saptāśva-Ratham-Ārūḍhaṃ Pracaṇḍaṃ Kaśyapātmajam ।
Śveta-Padmadharaṃ Devaṃ Taṃ Sūryaṃ Praṇamāmy-Aham ॥ 2 ॥
Verse 3
Lohitaṃ Ratham-Ārūḍhaṃ Sarva-Loka-Pitāmaham ।
Mahā-Pāpa-Haraṃ Devaṃ Taṃ Sūryaṃ Praṇamāmy-Aham ॥ 3 ॥
Verse 4
Traiguṇyaṃ Ca Mahāśūraṃ Brahma-Viṣṇu-Maheśvaram ।
Mahā-Pāpa-Haraṃ Devaṃ Taṃ Sūryaṃ Praṇamāmy-Aham ॥ 4 ॥
Shri Surya Ashtakam Stotram
Introduction
Shri Surya Ashtakam Stotram is an 8-verse devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Surya (The Sun God), found in the Samba Purana and Bhavishya Purana.
In Sanatana Dharma, Lord Surya is worshipped as the direct visible God (Pratyaksha Devata) and the supreme source of light, heat, life, and health. The legend states that Samba (son of Lord Krishna) was cured of leprosy by worshipping Lord Surya using these solar prayers.
Each verse praises Lord Surya's 7-horse chariot, lotus eyes, red complexion, and cosmic power to destroy disease, poverty, and darkness. Each verse concludes with the reverent refrain: "Devadeva Namostute" or "Bhāskara Namostute" ("Salutations to You, O Lord of Gods! Salutations to You, O Bhaskara!").
Benefits of Recitation (Phalashruti)
According to scriptural tradition and verse 9 of this stotram, daily recitation of Shri Surya Ashtakam grants the following blessings:
- Eradication of All Diseases and Skin Illnesses (Arogya Prada): Cures skin disorders, leprosy, fever, and bodily weakness.
- Protection and Sharpness of Eyesight (Netra Roga Hara): Enhances vision and cures eye diseases.
- Freedom from Poverty and Financial Hardship: Bestows agricultural wealth, prosperity, and domestic joy.
- Destruction of Sins of Seven Lifetimes: Cleanses karmic impurities accumulated over seven past births.
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Q1When should Surya Ashtakam be chanted?
Sundays during sunrise, Ratha Saptami, and daily morning prayers.