Surya Gayatri Mantra

ॐ भास्कराय विद्महे महादुत्याय धीमहि।

तन्नो आदित्यः प्रचोदयात्॥

Transliteration

Om Bhaskaraya Vidmahe Mahadyutaya Dhimahi

Tanno Adityah Prachodayat

Mantra Type	Surya Gayatri Mantra
Deity	Lord Surya (Bhaskar — the luminous one; Aditya — son of Aditi)
Japa Count	108 times at sunrise. Best facing east during Surya Namaskara.

Meaning

We seek to know the luminous Bhaskar (Sun), we meditate upon the greatly radiant one. May Aditya (the Sun) inspire and guide our intellect.

Word-by-Word Meaning

भास्कराय (Bhaskaraya) — To the luminous one / the one who shines (Bhas = light, Kara = maker)
विद्महे (Vidmahe) — We seek to know / we meditate
महादुत्याय (Mahadyutaya) — The one of great radiance / brilliance
धीमहि (Dhimahi) — We meditate upon
तन्नः (Tannah) — May that
आदित्यः (Adityah) — Aditya (son of Aditi / the Sun)
प्रचोदयात् (Prachodayat) — Inspire, guide, illuminate

Benefits

Invokes the healing energy of the Sun into the body and mind
Improves eyesight, skin health, and overall vitality
Removes depression and seasonal mood disorders
Boosts immune system and metabolic energy (Agni)
Activates the Manipura (Solar Plexus) chakra — seat of willpower
Reduces the malefic effects of the Sun (Surya) in the horoscope
Grants mental clarity, confidence, and leadership qualities
Morning chanting synchronizes the body’s circadian rhythm

When to Chant

At sunrise facing east. During Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation yoga). On Sundays, during Chhath Puja, Makar Sankranti, and Ratha Saptami.

Historical & Scriptural Significance

Surya (the Sun) is the only directly visible deity in the Vedic tradition and is the central focus of the Rig Veda’s Gayatri Mantra (Savitri Gayatri). The Aditya Hridayam in the Valmiki Ramayana was given by the sage Agastya to Rama before his battle with Ravana. Surya worship includes offering water (Arghya) at sunrise — one of the most ancient daily rituals in Hinduism.