Introducation

Hello Friends! The source of light and life, the Sun God, is highly revered in Hinduism. His divine rays provide us with energy, health and prosperity. In today’s article, we will learn in depth about the importance of worshiping Sun God, Surya Dev Aarti, stories and worship method. So, let’s embark on this divine journey together!

Surya Dev Aarti

ऊँ जय सूर्य भगवान,
जय हो दिनकर भगवान ।
जगत् के नेत्र स्वरूपा,
तुम हो त्रिगुण स्वरूपा ।
धरत सब ही तव ध्यान,
ऊँ जय सूर्य भगवान ॥
॥ ऊँ जय सूर्य भगवान..॥सारथी अरूण हैं प्रभु तुम,
श्वेत कमलधारी ।
तुम चार भुजाधारी ॥
अश्व हैं सात तुम्हारे,
कोटी किरण पसारे ।
तुम हो देव महान ॥
॥ ऊँ जय सूर्य भगवान..॥

ऊषाकाल में जब तुम,
उदयाचल आते ।
सब तब दर्शन पाते ॥
फैलाते उजियारा,
जागता तब जग सारा ।
करे सब तब गुणगान ॥
॥ ऊँ जय सूर्य भगवान..॥

संध्या में भुवनेश्वर,
अस्ताचल जाते ।
गोधन तब घर आते॥
गोधुली बेला में,
हर घर हर आंगन में ।
हो तव महिमा गान ॥
॥ ऊँ जय सूर्य भगवान..॥

देव दनुज नर नारी,
ऋषि मुनिवर भजते ।
आदित्य हृदय जपते ॥
स्त्रोत ये मंगलकारी,
इसकी है रचना न्यारी ।
दे नव जीवनदान ॥
॥ ऊँ जय सूर्य भगवान..॥

तुम हो त्रिकाल रचियता,
तुम जग के आधार ।
महिमा तब अपरम्पार ॥
प्राणों का सिंचन करके,
भक्तों को अपने देते ।
बल बृद्धि और ज्ञान ॥
॥ ऊँ जय सूर्य भगवान..॥

भूचर जल चर खेचर,
सब के हो प्राण तुम्हीं ।
सब जीवों के प्राण तुम्हीं ॥
वेद पुराण बखाने,
धर्म सभी तुम्हें माने ।
तुम ही सर्व शक्तिमान ॥
॥ ऊँ जय सूर्य भगवान..॥

पूजन करती दिशाएं,
पूजे दश दिक्पाल ।
तुम भुवनों के प्रतिपाल ॥
ऋतुएं तुम्हारी दासी,
तुम शाश्वत अविनाशी ।
शुभकारी अंशुमान ॥
॥ ऊँ जय सूर्य भगवान..॥

ऊँ जय सूर्य भगवान,
जय हो दिनकर भगवान ।
जगत के नेत्र रूवरूपा,
तुम हो त्रिगुण स्वरूपा ॥
धरत सब ही तव ध्यान,
ऊँ जय सूर्य भगवान ॥

Method of worship of Sun God

1. Time:  Sunrise time is considered best for worship.
2. Bath:  Wake up early in the morning and take bath and wear clean clothes.
3. Sankalp:  Take a Sankalp (determination) and meditate on Sun God.
4. Offer water to the Sun:  Fill a copper pot with water. Put Roli, red flowers and Akshat (rice) in it and offer Arghya to Sun God.
5. Chanting Mantra:  Chant the mantra “Om Hram Hreem Hraun Sah Suryay Namah”.
6. Aarti:  Perform Aarti of Sun God.
7. Prayer:  Pray to Sun God for blessings, health and prosperity.

Puja material

• statue or picture of sun god
• copper pot
• Water
• Roli
• Akshat (rice)
• red flower
• Sunlight
• Lamp
• Kapoor
• fruits and sweets

Surya Dev fast and stories

• Sunday Fast:  Sunday fast is considered very fruitful to get the blessings of Sun God.
• Stories of Sun God:  Many stories related to Sun God in mythology give us the message of light and hope in life. The stories of Kunti and Suryaputra Karna, Chhath Puja, etc. are popular stories in Mahabharata.

Benefits of worshiping Sun God

• Increase eyesight:  Regularly giving water to Sun God increases eyesight.
• Fulfillment of wishes:  The wishes of the devotees are fulfilled by worshiping the Sun with true devotion.
• Success and Prosperity:  By the grace of Sun God, a person achieves success, power, and prosperity in his life.
• Removal of all planetary defects:  Sun is the factor of soul. By strengthening the Sun, all planetary defects are removed.

Stories of devotees of Surya Dev Aarti

There are many examples in Hindu mythology and history where devotion to the Sun God has changed the fortunes of people.

Samb (Krishna’s son):

Lord Krishna’s son Samb was a mischievous prince. Once he made fun of the sages, due to whose anger he contracted severe leprosy. They were suffering from hatred and despair. He got treatment from many doctors and physicians, but no one could cure his disease. Finally, he decided to take refuge in the Sun God. He performed rigorous penance and worshiped the Sun God. Sun God was pleased with his devotion and cured him of leprosy. This was a turning point in Samb’s life, and he realized his mistakes and pledged to always follow truth and dharma in life.

Importance of devotion to Sun God:

The stories of Draupadi and Samba make us understand the importance of devotion to the Sun God. Surya Dev is the god of life, power and prosperity. By his grace a person not only gets material comforts but also increases inner peace and self-confidence. Surya worship brings positive changes in a person’s life and he gets success in every field of life.

Things to note

• Try to wake up before sunrise and take bath and eat satvik food throughout the day.
• You will get more benefits by doing Surya Namaskar after the puja.
• If possible, donate jaggery, wheat, red cloth and items made of copper to the needy.

FAQs

• What can you eat during Sunday fast?  During this fast, one meal of fruits or food without salt is taken.
• What things should be kept in mind while worshiping Sun God?  One should not look directly towards the Sun God while worshipping.
• What is the best time for puja?  Worship of the Sun around the time of sunrise is considered most fruitful.

Conclusion

Sun God is a symbol of life, strength and positivity. His worship not only brings material prosperity in a person’s life, but also brings inner light and peace. Regular worship dedicated to Sun God, true devotion and pure heart can make you the recipient of infinite divine blessings.

Friends, I hope you found this blog written on Shri Surya Dev useful. If you want to know more about Sun God or express your devotion towards him, please share your thoughts by commenting.

Jai Surya Dev!