Chhath Puja is an ancient Vedic Mahaparva that is dedicated to the Sun God and Chhati Maiyya. It is a four-day festival where devotees observe a 36-hour fast and offer arghya to Surya.
Offering water to the Sun God during Chhath Puja while chanting powerful mantras like the Surya Gayatri mantra or the Beej mantra makes the worship more powerful, brings clarity and invokes the Sun God's blessings.
This year, Chhath Puja will be celebrated from 13th November to 16th November.
Let's understand which mantra should be chanted during Sandhya and Usha Arghya.
5 Surya Mantras To Chant During Sandhya And Usha Arghya
Here are some powerful Surya mantras that, when chanted during Chhath Puja, are believed to please Surya Dev:
1. The Chhath Arghya Mantra: The Water Offering Invocation
Devotees should recite this mantra while offering arghya through the soop toward the setting or rising Sun. It is a primary mantra that expresses gratitude to the Sun and sees it as the life-sustaining body.
एहि सूर्य सहस्त्रांशो तेजोराशे जगत्पते
अनुकम्पय मां भक्त्या गृहाणार्घ्यं दिवाकर
Ehi Surya Sahasransho Tejorashe Jagatpate
Anukampaya Mam Bhaktya Grihanarghyam Divakara
Meaning: O magnificent Sun, possessor of thousands of rays, ocean of radiant energy, and Lord of the Universe! Bestow your compassion upon me, your devotee, and kindly accept this consecrated water offering, O maker of the day.
2. Surya Gayatri Mantra: Mental Clarity And Spiritual Illumination
Surya Gayatri Mantra should be chanted during meditation after the physical Arghya is complete. This Gayatri mantra helps devotees align their conscious mind with the higher consciousness. Chanting this mantra reduces stress and brings mental strength.
ॐ भास्कराय विद्महे महाद्युतिकराय धीमहि
तन्नो सूर्यः प्रचोदयात्
Om Bhaskaraya Vidmahe Mahadyutikaraya Dhimahi
Tanno Suryah Prachodayat
Meaning: Om, let us meditate on the radiant Sun God, the supreme illuminator of the cosmos. May that divine light stimulate and awaken our intellect.
Chhath Puja is an ancient Vedic Mahaparva that is dedicated to the Sun God and Chhati Maiyya (Image: Pexels)
3. Surya Beej Mantra: The Tantric Energy Seal
This mantra should be chanted at least 108 times facing east during the Sandhya Arghaya. It is believed that chanting this mantra provides immense strength and helps prevent disease.
ॐ ह्रां ह्रीं ह्रौं सः सूर्याय नमः
Om Hraam Hreem Hroum Sah Suryaya Namah
Meaning: It is a tonal resonance frequency representing creation, preservation, destruction, and spiritual empowerment, surrendered to the Sun God.
4. Surya Namaskar Dwadasa Mantra: The 12-Name Salutation
Chanting the twelve names of the Sun God while offering daan brings prosperity and protection. This mantra honours the different energies that maintain the ecological and biological balance.
Meaning: Salutations to the friend of all, the shining one, the guide, the illuminator, the swift sky-traveller, the nourisher, the golden creator, the ray of light, the son of Aditi, the benevolent producer, the worthy of praise, and the maker of brilliance.
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5. Maha Surya Mantra From Agni Purana: Vitality And Removal Of Obstacles
In Vedic astrology, this is considered one of the most powerful and effective mantras reduces the malefic effects of Sun in the birth chart. Chanting this while submerged up to the chest or waist in the river reduces anxiety and connects the Vrati with raw primal solar energy.
ॐ घृणिः सूर्याय नमः
Om Ghrinih Suryaya Namah
Meaning: Om, salutations to the Sun, the dispenser of shining light and fiery heat.
In Vedic astrology, this is considered one of the most powerful and effective mantras (Image: Pexels)
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How To Chant These Mantras Properly: Step- By- Step Guide
To chant these mantras properly and attain maximum spiritual benefits during Chhath Puja, follow these steps:
1. Devotees should face West during the Sandhya Arghya and East during the morning Arghya
2. Stand waist-deep in fresh, natural flowing water or an earthen pond or ghat.
3. Hold the soop or copper vessel (lota) with both hands raised slightly above eye level.
4. Then, chant with a calm, controlled, and synchronized with your breathing.
FAQs
1. Are there specific rituals to follow before chanting these mantras?
Preparatory steps like bathing, wearing clean clothes, and fasting are required before chanting these mantras.
2. Can women chant all 5 powerful Surya Mantras during Chhath Puja?
Devotion is universal, and anyone can chant during Chhath Puja.
3. What are the spiritual benefits of regularly chanting Surya Mantras?
Traditionally, chanting these mantras regularly is believed to provide mental clarity, positive energy, and spiritual growth.