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Sri Surya Stotram (Shiva Proktam)

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Shree soorya stotram'

Dhyaanam' –
Dhyaayetsooryamanantakot'ikiranam' tejomayam' bhaaskaram'
Bhaktaanaamabhayapradam' dinakaram' jyotirmayam' shankaram' |
Aadityam' jagadeeshamachyutamajam' trailokyachood'aamanim'
Bhaktaabheesht'avarapradam' dinamanim' maartaand'amaadyam' shubham' || 1 ||

Kaalaatmaa sarvabhootaatmaa vedaatmaa vishvatomukhah' |
Janmamri'tyujaraavyaadhisam'saarabhayanaashanah' || 2 ||

Brahmasvaroopa udaye madhyaahne tu maheshvarah' |
Astakaale svayam' vishnustrayeemoortirdivaakarah' || 3 ||

Ekachakraratho yasya divyah' kanakabhooshitah' |
So'yam' bhavatu nah' preetah' padmahasto divaakarah' || 4 ||

Padmahastah' paranjyotih' pareshaaya namo namah' |
And'ayonirmahaasaakshee aadityaaya namo namah' || 5 ||

Kamalaasana devesha bhaanumoorte namo namah' |
Dharmamoortirdayaamoortistattvamoortirnamo namah' || 6 ||

Sakaleshaaya sooryaaya kshaanteshaaya namo namah' | [chhaayeshaaya]
Kshayaapasmaaragulmaadidurdoshavyaadhinaashanam' || 7 ||

Sarvajvaraharam' chaiva kukshiroganivaaranam' |
Etat stotram' shiva proktam' sarvasiddhikaram' param' |
Sarvasampatkaram' chaiva sarvaabheesht'apradaayakam' || 8 ||

Iti shree soorya stotram' |

Meaning

The Sri Surya Stotram glorifies the Sun God as the embodiment of infinite radiance, the dispeller of fear, the giver of life, and the supreme light that awakens all worlds. The dhyana verse describes him as the one with countless rays, the first cosmic being, the jewel of the three worlds, and the fulfiller of devotees’ wishes.

He is praised as the very form of time (kāla), the inner soul of all beings, the essence of the Vedas, and the all-pervading cosmic presence. He destroys fear arising from birth, death, aging, disease, and samsara. At sunrise he is Brahma, at noon Shiva, and at sunset Vishnu, symbolizing his unity with the Trimurti.

His golden one-wheeled chariot, his lotus-bearing hand, and his role as the supreme witness of creation establish him as the source of truth and cosmic order. He is the embodiment of dharma, compassion, and ultimate reality. As Chhāyeśa, he removes epilepsy, abdominal disorders, fevers, chronic diseases, and negative energies.

Since this stotram is said to have been proclaimed by Lord Shiva, it carries the power to bestow success, wealth, health, wish-fulfillment, and spiritual upliftment. Regular recitation purifies the body and mind and brings divine grace and protection.

Benefits:
    •    Removes fevers, chronic illnesses, stomach disorders, and negative energies
    •    Eliminates fear, sorrow, karmic burdens, and obstacles
    •    Enhances spiritual clarity, compassion, and righteousness
    •    Grants prosperity, success, and fulfillment of desires
    •    Increases vitality, health, and overall well-being

Frequently asked questions

Why is this Surya Stotram called Shiva Proktam?
Its final verse says etat stotram shiva proktam, meaning that this hymn was spoken by Shiva. The text itself does not say which Purana or scripture it comes from.
How does the Surya Stotram (Shiva Proktam) link the Sun with the Trimurti?
Verse 3 says the Sun is Brahma at sunrise, Maheshvara at noon and Vishnu himself at sunset. For that reason the verse calls him trayi-murti, the one form that holds all three.
What does verse 4 of the Shiva Proktam Surya Stotram describe?
It describes the Sun's divine one-wheeled chariot decorated with gold and the lotus he holds in his hand, and asks that this Divakara be pleased with us. Verse 5 then salutes him as Andayoni and Mahasakshi, the great witness.
Why does verse 7 of the Surya Stotram show Chhayeshaya in brackets?
It is a variant reading: some manuscripts have kshanteshaya and others chhayeshaya. Chhayesha means the lord of Chhaya, one of the Sun's consorts.
What does the phala shruti of the Shiva Proktam Surya Stotram say?
The closing verses say the hymn removes illnesses such as kshaya, apasmara and gulma, all fevers and disorders of the stomach, and grants success and wealth. This is the traditional phala shruti and is not a replacement for medical care.

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