Shri Surya Sahasranama Stotram

Shri Surya Sahasranama Stotram is a supreme 1000-name hymn dedicated to Lord Surya (The Sun God), found in the Bhavishya Purana and the Mahabharata (spoken by Sage Markandeya to King Yudhishthira).

In Vedic philosophy, Lord Surya is the eye of the cosmic universe (Chaksho Mitrasya Varunasyagnheh), the giver of heat, light, seasons, rain, and health. The 1000 names praise Lord Surya's 12 Adityas (Dhatri, Mitra, Aryaman, Rudra, Varuna, Surya, Bhaga, Vivasvan, Pushan, Savitri, Tvashtri, Vishnu), His 7 horses, His 1000 rays (Sahasramsu), and His role as the soul of all creation.

Chanting or listening to the Surya Sahasranama on Sundays or Ratha Saptami destroys incurable diseases, cures blindness and skin ailments, bestows royal honor and leadership, and leads the soul to ultimate liberation (Suryaloka).

According to scriptural tradition and Phalashruti verses of this stotram, daily recitation of Shri Surya Sahasranama grants the following blessings:

• Eradication of Incurable Diseases and Blindness (Arogya Prada): Renowned as the highest scriptural remedy for chronic illnesses, heart conditions, and eye diseases.
• Grant of Royal Favor, Leadership, and Fame: Bestows career elevation, administrative success, and high social honor.
• Destruction of Poverty and Debt: Fills the household with agricultural wealth, food abundance, and prosperity.