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Surya Ashtakam

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Devotional text

sūyaṭaka
{|| sūyaṭaka ||}
|| ī gaṇeśāya namaḥ ||
sāba uvāca ||
āidadevaṃ namatuyaṃ sīda mama bhākara |
idavākara namatuyaṃ bhākara namo'tute || 1||
satāvarathamāḍhaṃ caḍaṃ kayapāmaja |
vetapadharaṃ devaṃ taṃ sūya ṇamāyaha || 2||
loihataṃ rathamāḍhaṃ savalokipatāmaha |
mahāpāpaharaṃ devaṃ taṃ sūya ṇamāyaha || 3||
aiguyaṃ ca mahāśūraṃ āivaṇumahevara |
mahāpāpaharaṃ devaṃ taṃ sūya ṇamāyaha || 4||
bṛṃihataṃ tejaḥpuṃjaṃ ca vāyumākāśameva ca |
bhuṃ ca savalokānāṃ taṃ sūya ṇamāyaha || 5||
badhūkapupasaṃkāśaṃ hārakuṃḍalabhūiṣata |
ekacadharaṃ devaṃ taṃ sūya ṇamāyaha || 6||
taṃ sūya jagakataraṃ mahātejaḥdīpana |
mahāpāpaharaṃ devaṃ taṃ sūya ṇamāyaha || 7||
taṃ sūya jagatāṃ nāthaṃ ānivaānamoda |
mahāpāpaharaṃ devaṃ taṃ sūya ṇamāyaha || 8||
sūyaṭakaṃ paṭheinayaṃ hapīḍāṇāśana |
apuo labhate puṃ dirao dhanavābhave || 9||
āimaśaṃ madhupānaṃ ca yaḥ karoita ravedane |
satajama bhaveogī itajama diratā || 10||
ītailamadhumāṃsāina yayajeu ravedane |
na yāidhaḥ śokadāiraṃ sūyalokaṃ sa gachita || 11||
iita ī sūyaṭakatoṃ sapūṇa ||

About this ashtakam — Surya

Devotional recitation is one of the simplest and most powerful practices in the Hindu tradition. Regular chanting calms the mind, purifies the atmosphere of the home, and deepens one’s connection with the deity. These sacred compositions have been sung by devotees for generations and are suitable for daily practice, during morning or evening puja, or on special festival days.

How to chant

Sit comfortably facing your home altar or a clean, quiet space. Light a lamp or incense if you wish. Begin with a short prayer to Ganesha, then recite the text slowly and clearly, focusing on the meaning rather than speed. Consistency matters more than duration — even five minutes of daily chanting brings visible peace of mind.

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