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Aditya Hrudayam is a devotional hymn dedicated to Surya Deva, intended to bestow strength and victory. The hymn serves as a powerful invocation for overcoming obstacles and achieving success.

Hymn
Aditya Hrudayam
Deity
Surya Deva
Number of verses
16
Best day to chant
Sunday
Available languages
English, Telugu, Hindi
Last updated
18 Jul 2026
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Verse 1 Listen

tatō yuddha pariśrāntaṃ samarē chintayāsthitam ।
rāvaṇaṃ chāgratō dṛṣṭvā yuddhāya samupasthitam ॥ 1 ॥

daivataiścha samāgamya draṣṭumabhyāgatō raṇam ।
upāgamyābravīdrāmaṃ agastyō bhagavān ṛṣiḥ

Verse 2 Listen

rāma rāma mahābāhō śṛṇu guhyaṃ sanātanam ।
yēna sarvānarīn vatsa samarē vijayiṣyasi ॥ 3 ॥

ādityahṛdayaṃ puṇyaṃ sarvaśatru-vināśanam ।
jayāvahaṃ japēnnityaṃ akṣayyaṃ paramaṃ śivam

Verse 3 Listen

sarvamaṅgaḻa-māṅgaḻyaṃ sarvapāpa-praṇāśanam ।
chintāśōka-praśamanaṃ āyurvardhanamuttamam ॥ 5 ॥

raśmimantaṃ samudyantaṃ dēvāsura namaskṛtam ।
pūjayasva vivasvantaṃ bhāskaraṃ bhuvanēśvaram

Verse 4 Listen

sarvadēvātmakō hyēṣa tējasvī raśmibhāvanaḥ ।
ēṣa dēvāsura-gaṇān lōkān pāti gabhastibhiḥ ॥ 7 ॥

ēṣa brahmā cha viṣṇuścha śivaḥ skandaḥ prajāpatiḥ ।
mahēndrō dhanadaḥ kālō yamaḥ sōmō hyapāṃ patiḥ

Verse 5 Listen

pitarō vasavaḥ sādhyā hyaśvinau marutō manuḥ ।
vāyurvahniḥ prajāprāṇaḥ ṛtukartā prabhākaraḥ ॥ 9 ॥

ādityaḥ savitā sūryaḥ khagaḥ pūṣā gabhastimān ।
suvarṇasadṛśō bhānuḥ hiraṇyarētā divākaraḥ

Verse 6 Listen

haridaśvaḥ sahasrārchiḥ saptasapti-rmarīchimān ।
timirōnmathanaḥ śambhuḥ tvaṣṭā mārtāṇḍakōṃ'śumān ॥ 11 ॥

hiraṇyagarbhaḥ śiśiraḥ tapanō bhāskarō raviḥ ।
agnigarbhō'ditēḥ putraḥ śaṅkhaḥ śiśiranāśanaḥ

Verse 7 Listen

vyōmanātha-stamōbhēdī ṛgyajuḥsāma-pāragaḥ ।
ghanāvṛṣṭirapāṃ mitraḥ vindhyavīthī plavaṅgamaḥ ॥ 13 ॥

ātapī maṇḍalī mṛtyuḥ piṅgaḻaḥ sarvatāpanaḥ ।
kavirviśvō mahātējā raktaḥ sarvabhavōdbhavaḥ

Verse 8 Listen

nakṣatra graha tārāṇāṃ adhipō viśvabhāvanaḥ ।
tējasāmapi tējasvī dvādaśātma-nnamō'stu tē ॥ 15 ॥

namaḥ pūrvāya girayē paśchimāyādrayē namaḥ ।
jyōtirgaṇānāṃ patayē dinādhipatayē namaḥ

Verse 9 Listen

jayāya jayabhadrāya haryaśvāya namō namaḥ ।
namō namaḥ sahasrāṃśō ādityāya namō namaḥ ॥ 17 ॥

nama ugrāya vīrāya sāraṅgāya namō namaḥ ।
namaḥ padmaprabōdhāya mārtāṇḍāya namō namaḥ

Verse 10 Listen

brahmēśānāchyutēśāya sūryāyāditya-varchasē ।
bhāsvatē sarvabhakṣāya raudrāya vapuṣē namaḥ ॥ 19 ॥

tamōghnāya himaghnāya śatrughnāyā mitātmanē ।
kṛtaghnaghnāya dēvāya jyōtiṣāṃ patayē namaḥ

Verse 11 Listen

tapta chāmīkarābhāya vahnayē viśvakarmaṇē ।
namastamō'bhi nighnāya ravayē lōkasākṣiṇē ॥ 21 ॥

nāśayatyēṣa vai bhūtaṃ tadēva sṛjati prabhuḥ ।
pāyatyēṣa tapatyēṣa varṣatyēṣa gabhastibhiḥ

Verse 12 Listen

ēṣa suptēṣu jāgarti bhūtēṣu pariniṣṭhitaḥ ।
ēṣa ēvāgnihōtraṃ cha phalaṃ chaivāgni hōtriṇām ॥ 23 ॥

vēdāścha kratavaśchaiva kratūnāṃ phalamēva cha ।
yāni kṛtyāni lōkēṣu sarva ēṣa raviḥ prabhuḥ

Verse 13 Listen

ēna māpatsu kṛchChrēṣu kāntārēṣu bhayēṣu cha ।
kīrtayan puruṣaḥ kaśchinnāvaśīdati rāghava ॥ 25 ॥

pūjayasvaina mēkāgraḥ dēvadēvaṃ jagatpatim ।
ētat triguṇitaṃ japtvā yuddhēṣu vijayiṣyasi

Verse 14 Listen

asmin kṣaṇē mahābāhō rāvaṇaṃ tvaṃ vadhiṣyasi ।
ēvamuktvā tadāgastyō jagāma cha yathāgatam ॥ 27 ॥

ētachChrutvā mahātējāḥ naṣṭaśōkō'bhavattadā ।
dhārayāmāsa suprītaḥ rāghavaḥ prayatātmavān

Verse 15 Listen

ādityaṃ prēkṣya japtvā tu paraṃ harṣamavāptavān ।
trirāchamya śuchirbhūtvā dhanurādāya vīryavān ॥ 29 ॥

rāvaṇaṃ prēkṣya hṛṣṭātmā yuddhāya samupāgamat ।
sarvayatnēna mahatā vadhē tasya dhṛtō'bhavat

Verse 16 Listen

adha raviravadannirīkṣya rāmaṃ muditamanāḥ paramaṃ prahṛṣyamāṇaḥ ।
niśicharapati saṅkṣayaṃ viditvā suragaṇa madhyagatō vachastvarēti ॥ 31 ॥

ityārṣē śrīmadrāmāyaṇē vālmikīyē ādikāvyē yuddhakāṇḍē pañchādhika śatatamaḥ sargaḥ ॥

Aditya Hrudayam – Lyrics, Meaning, Audio & PDF

📖 About Aditya Hrudayam

Aditya Hrudayam is a sacred and powerful hymn dedicated to Surya, the divine source of energy, light, and life. This ancient stotram appears in the Ramayana, where sage Agastya teaches it to Lord Rama on the battlefield before his fight with Ravana. By chanting Aditya Hrudayam, Lord Rama gained confidence, clarity, and divine strength, ultimately leading him to victory. Chanting Aditya Hrudayam daily is believed to remove negativity, reduce stress, and bring mental clarity and inner peace. Devotees recite this Surya stotram for success in life, improved health, and protection from obstacles. It is especially powerful when chanted during sunrise, as it aligns with the energy of the Sun God. Listening to or chanting Aditya Hrudayam regularly can help enhance focus, boost confidence, and attract positive vibrations into your life. Whether you are seeking spiritual growth, courage during difficult times, or overall well-being, Aditya Hrudayam serves as a divine tool to connect with Surya’s blessings and experience inner transformation.

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What does the Aditya Hrudayam mean?

Chanting Aditya Hrudayam is believed to invoke the blessings of Surya Deva, the Sun God, who symbolizes health, vitality, and success. For devotees, reciting this hymn brings mental clarity, dispels darkness, and ensures triumph over challenges. It is particularly revered for its power to rejuvenate energy and inspire confidence.

Who wrote the Aditya Hrudayam and where does it come from?

Aditya Hrudayam is found in the Yuddha Kanda of the ancient Indian epic Ramayana, composed by Sage Valmiki. Written in Sanskrit, this hymn is recited by the sage Agastya to Lord Rama on the battlefield against Ravana, providing him with spiritual strength and courage.

When and how should you chant the Aditya Hrudayam?

Aditya Hrudayam is best chanted at sunrise, facing east, to honor Surya Deva. Reciting it three times is traditional, either daily or on Sundays. Sit in a comfortable posture and focus on clear pronunciation to maximize the hymn's beneficial effects.

❤️ What are the benefits of chanting the Aditya Hrudayam?

  • Boosts energy and vitality
  • Ensures success and victory
  • Improves mental clarity and focus
  • Dispels negativity and darkness
  • Promotes health and well-being

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