Mantras of Surya Namaskar | Sun Salutation
There are 12 mantras that accompany the surya namaskar postures, which praise the different qualities of the Sun God or Surya. When surya namaskar is performed with the chant of mantras, there is a spiritual effect providing overall well-being. One can chant them out aloud or in the mind while performing surya namaskar. Below are the mantras with their meanings.
| Om Mitraaya Namaha | Praise be to the One who is the friend of all |
| Om Ravaye Namaha | Praise be to the One who shines brightly and is filled with radiance |
| Om Suryaaya Namaha | Praise be to the One who eliminates darkness and brings in light |
| Om Bhaanave Namaha | Praise be to the One who is filled with brilliance and lustre |
| Om Khagaya Namaha | Praise be to the One who traverses the entire sky and is all-pervasive |
| Om Pooshne Namaha | Praise be to the One who provides nourishment and fulfils desires |
| Om Hiranyagarbhaaya Namaha | Praise be to the One with a golden-hued lustre |
| Om Mareechaye Namaha | Praise be to the One who shines with the light of innumerable rays |
| Om Adityaaya Namaha | Praise be to the One who is the son of the divine cosmic mother, Aditi |
| Om Savitre Namaha | Praise be to the One who gives life |
| Om Aarkaaya Namaha | Praise be to the One who is worthy of all glory |
| Om Bhaskaraaya Namaha | Praise be to the One who is wise and illuminates the heavenly world |
