Surya Sahasranama — 12 Principal Names with Meanings
Twelve principal names of Surya Dev drawn from the thousand names — Sunday morning recitation brings eye health, fame and extraordinary career advancement.
12 Key Surya Names and Meanings
1. Surya — Illuminator of all, destroyer of darkness 2. Aditya — Son of Aditi, lord of the gods 3. Bhaskara — Source of light 4. Divakara — Creator of the day 5. Bhanu — Radiant and luminous 6. Martanda — Born from the cosmic egg, giver of life 7. Mihira — Giver of rain and light 8. Arka — The worshipped and venerated one 9. Ravi — King of the planets 10. Vivasvan — Effulgent, of special radiance 11. Savita — Inspirer and creator of the universe 12. Pushan — The nourisher
Surya Beej Mantra — Chant with Sahasranama
Om Hram Hrim Hraum Sah Suryaya Namah Om Adityaya Vidmahe Sahasrakirana ya Dhimahi Tanno Bhanuh Prachodayat
Benefits of Surya Sahasranama Recitation
☑ Sunday Recitation Benefits Checklist
0/6- आंखों की रोशनी और दृष्टि में सुधारEye health and improved vision
- यश, मान-सम्मान और सामाजिक प्रतिष्ठाFame, honour and social standing
- करियर में उन्नति और नेतृत्व क्षमताCareer advancement and leadership
- हड्डियों और रीढ़ की मजबूतीBone and spine strength
- मन में आत्मविश्वास और सकारात्मकताSelf-confidence and positivity
- पिता-पुत्र संबंधों में सुधारImproved father-son relationships
Who Should Recite Surya Sahasranama?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Surya Sahasranama?
The Surya Sahasranama 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 Sahasranama?
Reciting the Surya Sahasranama 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 Sahasranama be recited?
The Surya Sahasranama 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
