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☀️ Surya Ashtakam — 8 Divine Verses, Meaning and Benefits

Last updated: 14 June 2026

Surya Ashtakam — praise of 8 forms of Sun God. Removes poverty, eye disease and ego-dosha. Undiminishing benefits from Sunday recitation.

Surya Ashtakam — Complete Text

Adityasya namaskaran ye kurvanti dine dine |
Janmantarasahasreshu daridryam nopajayate ||

💡 Those who bow to the Sun every day shall never face poverty across a thousand births.

Enasviam tu sarvesham enonashakarak sada |
Sukhadah saubhagyadashcha suryo'yam tejasampati ||

💡 Destroyer of sins for all sinners, giver of happiness and fortune — the Sun is the lord of radiance.

Rathasaptamyam yah pujya suryam bhaktya narottamah |
Bhaskarasya prasadena mokshamapnoti nishchitam ||

💡 The noble one who worships the Sun with devotion on Ratha Saptami — by Bhaskara's grace, certainly attains liberation.

Vikartano vivasvamshcha martando bhaskaro ravih |
Lokaprakashakah shriman lokachakshurmahesvara ||

💡 Vikartana, Vivasvana, Martanda, Bhaskara, Ravi — Shriman, illuminator of the world, eye of the world, Maheshvara.

Lokasakshi trilokesho kartaharta cha sarvada |
Vyadhinam haranah shriman sarvakallyanakarak ||

💡 Witness of the three worlds, creator-destroyer, remover of disease — the auspicious bestower of all blessings.

Upasthaya tu suryam yah stotretat pathennarah |
Arogyamakhilam tasya labhate natra sanshayah ||

💡 The one who worships the Sun and reads this stotra receives complete health — there is no doubt about this.

Yashcha rajabhishekasya vanchayam patate'nisham |
Rajalakshmimavaapnoti shri vishnoh prasadatah ||

💡 One who recites day and night desiring royal status — by Vishnu's grace, royal fortune is obtained.

Sarvapapaharam punyam chintitarthapradayakam |
Mokshadam sarvadukhghnam suryastotramidm sada ||

💡 This Surya Stotra is always — remover of all sins, fulfiller of desires, destroyer of sorrows, and giver of liberation.

Key Benefits

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Removes Poverty

First verse — no poverty for a thousand births

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Fame and Royal Status

Seventh verse — attains royal fortune

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Eye Disease Cure

Sixth verse — complete health, especially vision

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Destroys Sin

Eighth verse — destruction of all sins

Recitation Checklist

☑ Surya Ashtakam Recitation Method

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Begin recitation at Sunday sunrise
Facing the east direction
Recite all eight verses, then offer Arghya
Recite for 8 consecutive Sundays — desires are fulfilled
For eye disease, recite daily
Especially the sixth verse
After recitation, offer red flowers to the Sun

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Surya Ashtakam?

The Surya Ashtakam is a sacred Hindu devotional hymn (stotram) dedicated to Surya. VedKosh provides its complete text in Hindi and English with transliteration for regional readers.

What are the benefits of reciting the Surya Ashtakam?

Reciting the Surya Ashtakam with devotion is traditionally believed to invoke the grace of Surya, calm and focus the mind, and create an auspicious, sattvic atmosphere. It is practised as an act of bhakti (devotion) rather than for any guaranteed material outcome.

When should the Surya Ashtakam be recited?

The Surya Ashtakam can be recited during daily morning or evening worship of Surya, and especially on the deity's sacred days and festivals. A clean, quiet space and a steady, devotional mind are the main requirements.

Updated for 2026

Independently reviewed for authenticity. Please verify meanings and rituals yourself before following.