(8.3.10) Aditya Hridaya Stotra / Benefits of Aditya Hridaya Stotra

Aaditya Hridaya Stotra Benefits / Benefits of reciting Aaditya Hridaya Stotra

Aditya Hridaya Stotra is a  hymn which is the part of the Yuddhakand of the great epic Ramayan written by Valmiki. This hymn has 31 Shlokas which are in the praise of Sun god.
The great sage Agastya Muni who had come with the  gods to witness the battle between Ram and Ravan, saw Shri Ram standing absorbed in thought on the battle field. He ( the sage Agastya) went to Shri Ram and said to Him ," O, mighty armed shri Ram, listen to this secret and eternal Stotra. The name of this Stotra is Aditya Hridaya Stotra. It is holy and destroyer of the enemies. The recitation of this Stotra results in bringing victory.By means of this Stotra, you will be able to conquer your adversities on the battle field."
Saying so, the celebrated sage Agastya  left in the same way as he had come.
Benefits of reciting Aaditya Hridaya Stotra -The following are  the benefits of reciting Aaditya Hridaya Stotra -
(1) The person who recites  Aaditya Hridaya Stotra, does not become nervous when  he is in danger.
(2) The person who recites  Aaditya Hridaya Stotra,overcomes all kinds of difficulties.
(3) Rishi Agastya says that the person can become victorious in battle if he recites this hymn (Aaditya Hridaya Stotra ) three times with a concentrated mind.
(4) By its regular recitation one can get success in one's endeavour.
(5) It removes the negative feelings and fulfills the person with positive energy.
(6) It provides happiness and welfare and removes ignorance.
(7) This Stotra has the power to make someone healthy.
(8) In the shloka fifth the sage Agastya says that by reciting this Stotra one can become victorious.
(9) This Stotra removes the anxiety and sorrow of the person who recites it with full faith.

(8.2.27) Surya Gayatri Mantra (For Health, Wealth, Wisdom Etc.)

Surya Gayatri Mantra  - Swasthya ,Dhan aur Buddhi ke Liye

Benefits or uses of Surya Gayatri Mantra

Surya Gayatri Mantra is  a specific Mantra of Surya Dev. Before starting the Mantra Jap read the  Practical Hints for Mantra Jap for better, early and positive results.The benefits or uses and the Mantra are given below - 

Benefits or Uses of Surya Gayatri Mantra :-

> The person who chants this Surya Gayatri Mantra daily with faith, devotion, pure heart and concentration for at least 324 times,or 540 times or 756 times or 1080 times, gets success in every field of life like - in service, in study, in career, in business and in marital life etc.

> The chanting of this Surya Gayatri Mantra makes the devotee healthy (physically and mentally), wealthy and wise.
> Surya Gayatri Mantra removes the sadness and fills the person with happy thoughts.

The Surya Gayatri Mantra is as follows -
"Om Aadityaay Vidmahe Prabhaakaraaya Dheemahi Tanna: Surya: Prachodayaat:"

"ॐ आदित्याय विद्महे प्रभाकराय धीमहि तन्न: सूर्य: प्रचोदयात:।"

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(8.3.7) Surya Namskar (Sun salutation)

How to do Surya Namaskar 

What is Surya Namskar -

Surya Namskar is a process of saluting Surya Dev or sun god. It is an exercise as well as a prayer to god Surya who is also known as the god of light, life and health. Twelve Mantras are chanted in this process of Surya Namskar. These mantras can be chanted verbally or in mind. Every mantra has a simple meaning that is ' salutation to god sun '.

Time and place of performing Surya Namskar -

Morning is the best for performing Surya Naskar. Open and airy place is to be considered the most suitable place for it. Surya Namskar should be done with an empty stomach.

Process of Surya Namskar ( How to do Surya Namskar ) - 

First of all the person should have his/her face towards the sun and then he/she should meditate on the feeling that his/her hands are touching the feet of the sun god and the sun god is blessing him/her.

After it he/she should do Dandvat Pranaam ( Prostrution ). Then he should stand up and chant the second mantra and do the Dandvat Pranaam. Similarly repeat this process twelve times with the twelve mantras one by one. The twelve mantras are given below -

1. Om Mitraay  Namah ( ॐ मित्राय नमः )

2. Om Ravaye Namah ( ॐ रवये नमः )

3. Om Sooryaay Namah ( ॐ सूर्याय नमः )

4. Om Bhaanave Namah ( ॐ भानवे नमः )

5. Om Khagaay Namah ( ॐ खगाय नमः )

6. Om Pooshne Namah ( ॐ पूष्णे  नमः )

7. Om Hiranya garbhaay Namah ( ॐ हिरण्य गर्भाय नमः )

8. Om Mareechaye Namah ( ॐ मरीचये नमः )

9. Om Aaadityaay Namah ( ॐ आदित्याय नमः )

10. Om Savitre Namah ( ॐ सवित्रे नमः )

11. Om Arkaary Namah ( ॐ अर्काय नमः )

12. Om Bhaaskaraay Namah ( ॐ भास्कराय नमः )

Benefits of Surya Namskar -- ( Why is Surya Namskar performed )

Surya Namskar

- gives the exercise to legs and arms.

- improves the digestive system.

- regulates blood circulation.

- helps the practicener stay slim.

- makes the body flexible.

- increases the endurance power.

- removes the negative emotions like restlessness and anxiety etc.

Precautions -

1. The person who is suffering from backache or hernia or high blood pressure or such other diseases, must consult the doctor before starting Surya Namskar.

2. The pregnant women should also seek the doctor's advice.

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(8.2.23) How to give Arghya to Surya
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8-2-23 Procedure of Arghya to Surya Dev / Sun

Arghya to Surya Dev (Sun)/Offering water to Sun god(How to offer Arghya to Surya /Sun )

The sun or Surya is considered as life giver.Surya Puja is a divine boon.Offering Arghya to surya is also consisered as surya Puja.

Benefits of Offering Arghya to surya dev :-

-Brings prosperity in one's life and makes one's dreams come true.

- Brings happiness in life.

-Give power and energy.

-Cures diseases like heart ailment,nervous weakness,Asthma etc.

-Keeps one healthy and strong.

-Gives self confidence and removes negative feelings.

The procedure of Arghya ( How to offer Arghya to Sun ) :-

For Arghya a copper utensil should be used. Fill the copper utensil with water and add red sandal,kumkum and red flowers to the water.In the morning keep standing and keep your face towards east and let the water fall down slowly ( This falling down the water is known as Arghya ). Arghya must be offered at the place where nobody should visit there. It is better to let this water fall  in another utensil and after offering Arghya, the Arghya water  should be poured to some plant.

While giving Arghya recite the following Mantra:-

'Aum Sooryaaya Namah.'  

'ॐ सूर्याय नमः।'

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