Questions tagged [surya]
Surya is the chief of the Navagraha, the nine Classical planets and important elements of Hindu astrology.
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About Saura Tantra?
While exploring about Tantra, I came to know there is Saura Tantra too. It might be very ancient. So want to know the core philosophy and what are the principle Texts/Scriptures of Saura Tantra?
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Any name of Sri Rama with Surya as he is solar race?
Looking for scripturally mentioned appellations for Lord Rama with a name of Surya.
Ramchandra is commonly used, but never something like Suryarama, Suryanana, Suryapati.
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Do any Deities, other than the Pancha Mahadevatas, have Swayambhu representations?
The Pancha Mahadevatas are Ganapaty,Shiva,Vishnu,Devi(Ambika) & Surya.
There is a Smarta tradition of worshiping them together in the Panchayatana Puja..In this Puja instead of idols or images of ...
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Why was Surya killed by Lord Shiva?
I heard of an incident in which Suryadev was once killed by Lord Shiva. Can somebody explain to me what is this incident and what Surya's mistake was? And also, please let me know how he became alive ...
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Scriptural verses that mention whether sleeping during the day is a sin or has negative consequences
I am currently reading the Prashna Upanisad. Verse 1.5 reveals that the sun is associated with prana:
आदित्यो ह वै प्राणो रयिरेव चन्द्रमा रयिर्वा एतत्सर्वं यन्मूर्तं चामूर्तं च तस्मान्मूर्तिरेव रयिः ॥...
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Benefits of "Suryaopassna" (सूर्योपासना) or Sun worship described in Vedas and upanishdas?
"Suryopasana" (सूर्योपासना) ie. Worship of Surya deva or Sun god is a very ancient tradition of Hinduism. We can find its origins in our Vedas. Lots of mantras are there about Surya Deva or ...
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How to recite the AdityaHrudaya Stotram
I have a small doubt. The Adityahrudaya stotram in Valmiki Ramayana has 2 versions as available here.
1st is having the standard shlokas while the 2nd one is having the Nyasas and Names of Rishis etc.
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Are the Sun, the Moon, and the planets the bodies of the Gods associated with them?
For example, is the Sun, the white sphere that we see in the sky, is it the body, or at least a body, of the Sun God, Surya? And is this true of the Moon and the other planets, those being the bodies ...
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What is the best shloka for worship of Surya Deva?
I look for a shloka that I can chant throughout the day, for worship of Surya Deva (Aditya Hridayam is too long).
Can someone recommend any?
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Is there a Saura-Sampradaya today separate from Smarta-Sampradaya?
Does an independent Saura-Sampradaya exist today?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saura_(Hinduism)
Or is the cult and philosophy of Surya, like Ishvara, preserved only inside the Panchayatana Puja?
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What is the story of Savitṛ deity?
What is the story of Savitṛ deity? I am really confused between him and Surya, are they related? As per Wikipedia:
Savitr disappeared as an independent deity from the Hindu pantheon after the end ...
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What is the story of surya's wives?
I know Surya is associated with Sanjana and Chayya but I have known so many variations of the story from local books.
So I want to know what is the story of Surya's wife from scriptures, are ...
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How did Samba, Krishna's son, get relieved from Curse of Krishna?
Samba was Lord Krishna and Jamabavati son. Samba was born from Amsa of Lord Shiva. Lord Krishna wanted to end His Yadava clan (who were attendants of Lord Vishnu in Vaikunta) as His innumerable ...
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Is the deity of the Sun (Surya) a 'Devatā', or a 'Bhagvān, ' according to major sects?
What's the status of Surya as a deity as per acharyas of major sects (currently Vaishnava, Shaiva, Shaktas)?
Adi Shankaracharya listed him as one of the five equally worship-worthy Pañcayatan deities. ...
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Any Sanskrit verses that explicitly states that Ganesha, Surya and Hanumana grants Moksha?
As per various texts, Shiva, Vishnu, Shakti have been told capable of granting Moksha.
Surya and Ganesha are part of the panchayatana smarta deities, in addition to the above three.
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Does the Gāṇapatyas (गाणपत्य) and the Sauras (सौर) have any dedicated sectarian Tilaka?
Each sect/subsect within Hinduism has its own dedicated 'sectarian holy markings" known as Tilaka (तिलक).
For Instance:
The Śaivaites (शैव) - the worshippers of god Śiva as the Supreme, wears ...
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Who is the daughter of Surya mentioned in Rig Veda 10.85?
The Rig Veda Book 10 Verse 85 describes the bridal of Sun-god's daughter who is called Surya as well:
6 Raibhi was her dear bridal friend, and Narasamsi led her home.
Lovely was Sūrya's robe: she ...
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What is the exact time span mentioned in this verse of inactivity?
Consider the following sub-verse regarding a time intended for inactivity
avoid taking foods, sex, sleeping, study and recapitulation at the
time of meeting of the night and sunrise
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What is the relation of Surya & Yama with Agni?
Rig Veda Book 10, Hymn 21 is dedicated to Agni and mentions the following:
4 O Agni, what thou deemest wealth, Victorious and Immortal One!
Bring thou to give us vigour,—at your glad carouse -...
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Is there a God of black hole? [closed]
We know that there is a God(devatā) of sun(Surya deva). And when sun dies it becomes a black hole.So is there a God of black hole.
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Vastu Shastra --reason
I recently got interested in vastu. I know something related to sun being there in the East but what about the other directions.
Also I learnt that adding a new built room is not good without puja. ...
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What is meant by "revolution of Sun's apogee"?
While reading Translation of the Surya Siddhanta and of the Siddhanta Siromani(1861) - Bapu Deva Shastri, I stuck in the follwing.
Chapter I, verse 41 & 42
In a KALPA (4.32 billion years), there ...
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Does Mahabharata say anywhere that sun is parabrahman
Valmiki Ramayana contains Aditya Hridayam which (at-least indirectly) says that sun is parabrahman ?
He is Brahma the creator, Vishnu the protector of the Universe, Lord
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Can a women take her head bath on Sunday at the end of her menstruation cycle?
According to scriptures one should not take head bath(hair wash) on Sunday
One who forsakes on all Sundays, Woman oil bath, meat and drinks, Will
never be sick nor sad nor poor. And would reach the ...
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Wife of Lord Hanumāna?
As per this QnA on this site itself, it gives complete details of Lord Hanumāna getting married and having family.
No, Hanuman was technically not a bachelor (Brahmachari). His wife was
Suvarcalā (...
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Giving Arghya to Surya even when not visible?
I have watched several people giving arghya to Surya, even before sunrise (when sun is even not visible ).
Sometimes, people give arghya when sun in above the head. They'll just point to the east ...
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Story of Lord Shani's sibling Bhadrā (भद्रा )?
Yama, Yami (personification of the river Yamuna) and the Aśvinī Kumāra, are popularly referred as the siblings of Lord Śani (शनिदेव ) .
What might be lesser known, are Bhadrā (भद्रा ) and, Tapatī (...
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What is the use of chanting Aditya Hridayam?
How to chant Aditya Hrudayam?
How does it help in life?
What is the story behind this?
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Why is Karna special in Mahabharata?
Like the 5 pandavas, Karna is also a son of deva. But he is mentioned as having more qualities than any single Pandava or even as having all the qualities of 5 Pandavas.
So the question is :
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Authentic text of Surya Siddhanta English Translation [closed]
Are there any authentic text of Surya Siddhanta English Translation? The following seem to be commonly available ones in Internet:
Surya - Siddhanta, By Ed. By S. Jain E. Burgees
The Surya-siddhanta
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Which scriptures describe the chariot of Sun God?
सप्ताश्व रथमारूढम् प्रचंडम् कश्यपात्मजम् |
श्वेत पद्मधरम् देवम् तम् सूर्यम् प्रणमाम्यहम् ||
saptāśva rathamārūḍham pracaṁḍam kaśyapātmajam |
śvēta padmadharam dēvam tam sūryam praṇamāmyaham |...
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Why is Lord Surya also called Suryanarayana?
Narayana (Nara+Aayna) is the one who rests on water. But why is this Narayana, epithet of Lord Vishnu, used as suffix for Lord Surya, the Sun God? Is there any story behind this name?
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Who is Suvarchala? Is she wife or daughter of Sun God?
There are several stories of Hanuman being married or a bachelor. A question was already asked before on this site. Some say that Hanuman promised Sun that he will marry his daughter Suvarchala when ...
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What are the correct mantras while giving arghya to Surya?
I only chant om suryay namah but now I want to learn complete mantras while giving arghya to Surya and should we also chant the Gayatri mantra? As a Brahmana (Brahmin) what else should I do beside ...
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Do Vedas praise today minor gods as Brahman anywhere?
Vedas constantly praise Brahman with various names or superimposing attributes of brahman on various dieties. Like Sri rudram praises Rudra as Brahman,In such manner do they praise Agni,Varuna,Aditi,...
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What is the story of Svarbhanu, the asura responsible for eclipse?
There is an existing question that has reference to mention of Svarbhanu in Rig Veda. But I am more interested in related stories - be it from brahmanas, ithasas or puranas. Specifically, what was his ...
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Why did Hanumana want to eat the sun?
I want to know why Hanumana wanted to the eat sun ?
I've heard one story from our Gujrati loksahitya kalakar(Artist) by the name Ishardan Gadhvi in his program that Hanumana's mother got curse that ...
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What do the seven horses of God Surya represent?
Are those horses related to Atharva Veda Book 19 Hymn 53?
1 Prolific, thousand-eyed, and undecaying, a horse with seven reins Time bears us onward.
2 This Time hath seven rolling wheels and seven ...
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Which scriptures or Vedic hymns declare the Sun as the Supreme God (Brahman)?
Most of the Indian philosophies establish hierarchies of their interest of Gods. Like There are many Lord Vishnus ( MahaVishnu- Supreme Brahman ) & Similarly many Lord Shivas ( Brahman is usually ...
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why is shiva brahman? [duplicate]
Shaivites say because Sri rudram Describes shri rudra as having vishvarupa and being vishvishvar he is brahman,but nowhere does the text actually call Shiva as brahman,vishnu is omnipresent yet they ...
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Does the surya namaskara mantra declare surya as Brahman?
I can't find any text of this vedic mantra.where does it declare surya as supreme brahman?
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Why is Ratha Saptami celebrated as per thithi - Moon's movement, whereas Makara Sankranti is being celebrated as per Sun's movement?
In this answer under this question, it was stated about the importance of Ratha Saptami, as follows:
Magha sukla Paksha saptami is known as Ratha Saptami & is considered
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What was the role of Karna's kundal? [duplicate]
We all know that Karna was given a Kavach and kundal by his father Lord Sun. Kavach was for his protection. But what was the role of Kundal?
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Why is Surya referred to as Martanda?
Rig Veda Book 10 Verse 72 mentions a curious story about Surya's birth:
7 When, O ye Gods, like Yatis, ye caused all existing things to grow,
Then ye brought Sūrya forward who was lying hidden in ...
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How was Sun created as per Vedas? Anyway to reconcile the different creation accounts?
Different Vedas seem to make different claims about how the Sun was created:
Breath of god
Atharva Veda 19.27.7 “With vital breath the Gods produced the Sun whose face turn every way.”
Eye of Brahma/...
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How To Properly Do 108 Surya Namaskars per Hindu Scriptures
I was proud of myself for doing 108 Surya Namaskars for my Birthday couple of years back (took me about 50 minutes)
Unfortunately it injured my right knee, and I had to stop.
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Cannot find source of this Surya Mantra. Can anyone help please?
A very soothing surya mantra was part of Sri Krishna series serial. A show based on 'Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran' glorifying Lord Krishna's immortal and eternal life.
Don't know from where this mantra ...
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How many times Aditya Hridayam Stotra should be recited in one sitting?
It is written in Walmiki Ramayana that Lord Rama recited Aditya Hridayam Stotra thrice before attacking Ravana in battlefield.
The time domain was Tretayuga and Rama was a very pious human being.So, ...
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How can Wind, Sun and Fire be living beings?
There are many hymns dedicated to Wind, Sun, Fire in the Vedas. There was also a yajna done to please them. Sun is called Aditya, meaning son of Aditi and Kashyapa Rishi. How can a star be born from a ...
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What is the meaning of this verse 2:2:10 of Krishna Yajurveda?
Asavadityo na vy arocata tasmai devah, prayascittim aichan tasma etam.
Somaraudram carum nir avapan tenaivasmin rucam adadhus (Krishna Yajurveda 2:2:10)
What is the exact meaning of this shloka?
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