Surya Vedic Mantra
Citraṁ devānām udagād anīkaṁ cakṣur mitrasya varuṇasyāgneḥ | Āprād dyāvāpṛthivī antarīkṣaṁ sūrya ātmā jagatas tasthuṣaś ca ||
चित्रं देवानामुदगादनीकं चक्षुर्मित्रस्य वरुणस्याग्नेः । आप्राद् द्यावापृथिवी अन्तरिक्षं सूर्य आत्मा जगतस्तस्थुषश्च ॥
This Rigvedic verse celebrates the rising Sun as a radiant face of the gods and as the eye of Mitra, Varuna, and Agni. It describes Surya as the life-giving self of the moving
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Meaning & Significance
This Rigvedic verse celebrates the rising Sun as a radiant face of the gods and as the eye of Mitra, Varuna, and Agni. It describes Surya as the life-giving self of the moving Rigveda 1.115.1 is the cited Vedic source. The verse is best understood in its original Vedic setting, where the deity is praised through sacred poetry rather than through later seed-syllable formulas. Its imagery gives the worshipper a clear focus for prayer and reflection. The source reference is retained so the mantra can be presented accurately. It may be included in a devotional routine with respectful attention to pronunciation and meaning.
Benefits
- Traditionally used in deity worship
- Encourages focused devotional attention
- Connects practice with Vedic prayer tradition
How to Chant
- Chant in a clean, calm place with careful pronunciation
- For formal Vedic recitation, learn svara from a qualified teacher
Good Practice (Do's)
- Choose a clean, calm place for chanting
- Maintain clear pronunciation, steady breathing, and focused attention
- For formal Vedic recitation, learn the correct svara and pronunciation from a qualified teacher
- For Surya practice, chant near sunrise while facing East when practical
Avoid (Don'ts)
- Avoid chanting immediately after a heavy meal
- Do not rush through the mantra just to complete a count
- Do not force a sunrise-only routine when circumstances make it impractical
- Do not intentionally change, skip, or distort the mantra's words
Related Mantras
Aditya Hridaya Mantra
Adityahridayam Punyam Sarvashatruvinashanam | Jayavaham Japam Nityam Akshayam Paramam Shivam ||
Surya Mantra
Om Ghrinih Suryaya Namah ||
Surya Beej Mantra
Om Hram Hrim Hraum Sah Suryaya Namah ||
Surya Gayatri Mantra
Om Adityaya Vidmahe Prabhakaraya Dhimahi | Tannah Suryah Prachodayat ||
Surya Moola Mantra
Om Suryaya Namah ||
Frequently Asked
What is the Vedic source of this mantra?
The cited Vedic source is Rigveda 1.115.1.
What is the core purpose of this mantra?
The core purpose is Radiant Life.
Is this a later devotional or Tantric mantra?
No. It is selected from the cited Vedic source, not a later Tantric formula.
How should it be chanted?
Chant with careful pronunciation; learn Vedic svara from a qualified teacher for formal recitation.