SURYA NAMASHKAR.
Salutation to Lord Surya, The Sun God; the giver of light, energy and self-vitalization. Surya Namashkar is always performed in the open air at sunrise. One prostrates towards the direction of appearance of the Sun chanting hymns of praise of the Sun. This is to request Surya to bestow blessings on us. ‘Argyam’ is water offering for Surya during daily ritual of ‘sandyavadanam.’ Each of the following mantras relate to a particular yogasana posture.
SURYA NAMASHKAR MANTRAS
1. Aum Mitraya Namah
2. Aum Ravayre Namah
3. Aum Suryaya Namah
4. Aum Bhanave Namah
5. Aum Khagaya Namah
6. Aum Pushne Namah
7. Aum Hiranyagarbhaya Namah
8. Aum Marichaye Namah
9. Aum Adityaya Namah
10. Aum Savitre Namah
11. Aum Arkaya Namah
12. Aum Bhaskaraya Namah
13. Om Sri Savitra Soorya Narayanaaya Namah
GAYATHRI MANTRA
The supreme Gayathri mantra is a prayer to the "giver of light and life" - the sun (savitur). One should chant the Gayatri everyday, morning, afternoon and evening. These are referred to as Praathah Sandhya, Maadhyahna Sandhya and Saayam Sandhya. When you show your back to the sun, your shadow will be ahead of you. It will fall behind you only when you stand facing the sun. Similarly, Maya or illusion, which is like your shadow, will overtake you when you turn your mind away from God. It can be overcome only when you turn your mind towards God.
Om Bhur Bhuva Suvah
Tat Savithur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi
Dhiyo Yonah Prachodayat
Meaning: Oh God! Thou art the Giver of Life, Remover of pain and sorrow, The Bestower of happiness, Oh! Creator of the Universe, May we receive thy supreme sin-destroying light, May Thou guide our intellect in the right direction. May you have a pleasant day ahead. Be kind and loving. Om --
by Yogi Ananda Saraswathi
Salutation to Lord Surya, The Sun God; the giver of light, energy and self-vitalization. Surya Namashkar is always performed in the open air at sunrise. One prostrates towards the direction of appearance of the Sun chanting hymns of praise of the Sun. This is to request Surya to bestow blessings on us. ‘Argyam’ is water offering for Surya during daily ritual of ‘sandyavadanam.’ Each of the following mantras relate to a particular yogasana posture.
SURYA NAMASHKAR MANTRAS
1. Aum Mitraya Namah
2. Aum Ravayre Namah
3. Aum Suryaya Namah
4. Aum Bhanave Namah
5. Aum Khagaya Namah
6. Aum Pushne Namah
7. Aum Hiranyagarbhaya Namah
8. Aum Marichaye Namah
9. Aum Adityaya Namah
10. Aum Savitre Namah
11. Aum Arkaya Namah
12. Aum Bhaskaraya Namah
13. Om Sri Savitra Soorya Narayanaaya Namah
GAYATHRI MANTRA
The supreme Gayathri mantra is a prayer to the "giver of light and life" - the sun (savitur). One should chant the Gayatri everyday, morning, afternoon and evening. These are referred to as Praathah Sandhya, Maadhyahna Sandhya and Saayam Sandhya. When you show your back to the sun, your shadow will be ahead of you. It will fall behind you only when you stand facing the sun. Similarly, Maya or illusion, which is like your shadow, will overtake you when you turn your mind away from God. It can be overcome only when you turn your mind towards God.
Om Bhur Bhuva Suvah
Tat Savithur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi
Dhiyo Yonah Prachodayat
Meaning: Oh God! Thou art the Giver of Life, Remover of pain and sorrow, The Bestower of happiness, Oh! Creator of the Universe, May we receive thy supreme sin-destroying light, May Thou guide our intellect in the right direction. May you have a pleasant day ahead. Be kind and loving. Om --
by Yogi Ananda Saraswathi
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