Chandra Sekhar Channapragada

(Bidadi, Bengaluru)

సూర్య ఆరాధన

(Surya Aradhana)

by Brahmasri Samavedam Shanmuka Sharma

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Day 1

1.Upasana path can go along with Karma or Gnaana Path. It can make a truce in between them.

2.6 Upasana Paths –Shanmathams - Vaishnavam, Shaivam, Saktheyam, Ganapatyam, , Skaandam, Souram.

3.Bhaghavan’s Tejassu is Surya. Vishnusahasranaamams contain many Surya naamas. If one does not do Surya aradhana – he will incur all sins.

4.Gujarat is famous for Surya upasana – hence it is called Saurashtra.

5.Gayatri Mantra is indeed Surya mantram / mandalam.

6.Samba (Lord Krishna’s son) got curse from Narada and suffered with leprosy. He prayed Surya with 50 slokas (Samba Panchashika) and got rid of the disease and also attained knowledge “Chitsurya” the Sun within. The original talapatra (Palm leaf book) of this Pachashika is from the Kashmir. In this 12 slokas are in fact gifted by Surya Bhaghavan himself directly on a leaf and presented in front of Samba. This contains Sauraaruna Mantras.

7.In addition to the above Samba Panchashika , Dwadasa Arya stuti (Another 12 slokas from Yagnvalka and Mayura Surya Satakam , Aditya Puranam, Bhavishya Puranam, Markandeya puranam, Prasnopanishat referred in this Pravachanam.

8.In Mayura Surya Satakam - he has described - The Sun God, (Surrounding Parivaram, Purusha) , Mandala, Ratha – Chariot, Sarathi, Aswa and Prabha Varnanam.

9.Sri Appayyadeekshitulu (Considered as next to Adi Shankara) has written – taking all Surya references from all 18 epics, Upanishads etc. and consolidated at one place – he presented - 12 sloka Aditya Stotra Ratnam.

10.In Ramayana Beginning Vishwamitra prays Sun and awakens up Srirama and at the end Agastya narrates and Rama chants Aditya Hrudayam before the war begins. Sita prays Sun and gets mental strength , when Ravana was threatening her.

11.Sumanth tells Satanik about the greatness of Sun as was narrated by Krishna to Arjuna. Krishna says those who pray Sun God in the early hours only get His blessings - 7^th Chapter of Bhavishya Puranam as Aditya Hrudayam.

12.Savitri and Satyavantha story is also based on Surya upasana

Day 2

13.Bhavishya Puranam – lists out all 24 Saptamis and speciality of each Sunday i.e. Ravi/Bhanu/Adi vaaram. On Sunday Sun raises in Sun planet hora (Muhurta – 1/24th of a day). In remaining 6 days Sun raises in other 6 planets horas and hence the remaining days are named after other planets. Bhanu Saptami (Sunday along with Saptami) is special.

14.If Sun is not visible – it is a bad day, few devotees will not eat food if they do not see Sun.

15.Markandeya puranam – Markandeya telling to Kaushtika. Gods’ children called as Adityas. Hence Adityas Sarva Rupam is Aditya.The existence, Movement, the form of the whole universe, Sanatana, Sarvatma, Paramatma is Sun – the son of Aditi.

16.The 16 knowledge names of Sun –

1. విస్పష్ట (Vispashta) – స్పష్టంగా గోచరించేవాడు (ప్రకాశ స్వరూపుడు)

2. పరమ (Parama) – అత్యున్నతమైనవాడు

3. విద్య (Vidya) – విద్యా స్వరూపుడు

4. జ్యోతి (Jyoti) – వెలుగునిచ్చేవాడు

5. శాశ్వత (Shaswata) – అంతం లేనివాడు (నిత్యుడు)

6. ప్రకాశిత (Prakashita) – ప్రపంచాన్ని ప్రకాశింపజేసేవాడు

7. దీప్తి (Deepti) – దేదీప్యమానమైన కాంతి గలవాడు

8. కైవల్య (Kaivalya) – మోక్షాన్ని ప్రసాదించేవాడు

9. జ్ఞాన (Gyan) – జ్ఞానానికి మూలమైనవాడు

10. ఆవిర్భావ (Aavirbhava) – ఉద్భవించినవాడు (సృష్టికి ఆది)

11. ప్రాకామ్య (Praakaamya) – సంకల్ప సిద్ధినిచ్చేవాడు

12. సంవిత (Samvita) – చైతన్య స్వరూపుడు

13. బోధ (Bodha) – అవగాహన లేదా మేల్కొలుపు కలిగించేవాడు

14. అవిద్గతి (Avitgati) – అడ్డంకి లేని గమనం గలవాడు

15. స్మృతి (Smriti) – జ్ఞాపకశక్తికి మూలకారకుడు

16. విజ్ఞాన (Vigyan) – విశిష్టమైన జ్ఞానాన్నిచ్చేవాడు

17.Sarva Vidya name is Light. Sun is vidya nidhi (Knowledge store). Before this srishti (creation) – when no light was there – an egg formed. It has been broken. In the center – hiranyagarbha – Prapitamaha, Brahma came. Still darkness is there. From His mouth (or the broken sound of egg – few got confused) – pronounced Om – then bhoo bhoorsvaha came. Om is nothing but Bramham. This is the seed for srishti. Omkara is Surya Swaroopa.

18.The seven primary words (or syllables) - Saptavyahrti that emerged first from the mouth of Lord Brahma as the universe began are:

1. Om — The supreme cosmic sound.

2. Bhuh — Representing the earth or physical realm.

3. Bhuvah — Representing the atmosphere or middle realm.

4. Svah — Representing the heavens or celestial realm.

5. Mahat — Representing the vast intellectual realm.

6. Janat — Representing the realm of creation/progeny.

7. Tapah — Representing the realm of spiritual penance

19.Then the other Sabdhahs that came from Brahma – Rukku from east (Red Rajo), Yajurveda from South (Golden Satvika), Sama from west (Dhumra - Greay Tamasa), Adharvanam from North (Satvika and Tamo). Thus Chaturveda – Chaturmukha Brahma.

20.All the above mixed and became kanti Mandalam (Sphere of Light) along with Chandassu (Prosody or Metre / Grammar). This is Surya Mandalam. Vedam is the first light and Sun is Veda Swaroopa.

21.Hanuma and Yagnavalka – Sukla Yajurveda creator (who got curse of forgetting the entire knowledge he gained, to get rid of this curse he surrendered to Sun) are disciples of Sun.

22.Kalaswaroopam (Form of Time) is – Sun. Sun is not only physically above in the sky – but also in our body, also after death how the Atma travels.

23.Brahma prays Sun for the creation. Request him to control his tejassu – so that srishti survives. Sun is Chaitanya Swaroopa.

24.In the creation first Manuvus, Prajapathis etc. were born. Kashyap married Dakshaprajaptis daughters. Different species including human were created. Pasyaka (one who sees) became Kashyap

25.Deva, Dytya, Danavas – Satvika, Rajo, Tamasa forms.

26.Sun is Pradhama Jyoti. Then how come Sun born to Aditi who is later to Sun? The same Sun born to Aditi again. Since Aditi children (Gods) harassed by Diti children (Demons) – she prayed Sun and asked him to born as her child to protect her children. Sushumna ray – one of his 1000 rays born into her. She used Gopati (Kiranas Head). She did Chandrayana vratam and Kruchchara Chandrayana vratam as well before and during pregnancy. Seeing this Kashyap became angry and argued she should not kill the fetus by fasting. Aditi told him that the Fetus not to die in fact it will kill others. Seeing this Sun born pre-mature, but shining brightly (Martanda Rupam). He is Martanda. Sun killed the demons as Gods prayed. Aditi means – cannot be cut. Aditi is a Sushma Rupa of Akasam and Sun stays in that.

27.Sun absorbs the rasa from earth for 8 months. For 4 months He blesses earth in the form of rains. He blesses the himam (fog/snow) as well.

28.The 1000 rays are classified as - Himasarjana kiranams (300 – 100 each Meshya, Poshya, Kathinyaya), Gharmasarjana Kiranams (300 - 100 each Rudraha, Viswabhrutah, Kakuha ), Vrushti Sarjana Kiranams (400 – 100 each Anandanaha, Medhyayaha, Nutanaha, Puthanaha).

29.Sun - You are Brahma, Vishnu, Siva, Indra, Kubera, Yama (Pitrupati), Ushah kalam (Usha devi – Sumangalam) is roga haranam (Disease remover). It changes from Tamra (Copper) to Red to Golden color. Optimistic people eagerly wait for Sunrise and pessimistic people want it to be delayed. Sun is the visible God. If one cannot realize this, it is same as not recognizing his own mother. Sun physical form is the visible Surya Mandalam. His Chaitanyam is God form.

30.Surya Kalyanam –Sun marrid the daughter of Vishwakarma – Sangna Devi. Children Vyvaswata, Yama and Yamuna. Sangna devi created Chaya Devi (twin of Sangna) as she is unable to bear the heat, and asked Chaya to take care of Sun. But Vishwakarma warned her that this is not the right thing to do. Sanga Devi said that she did not leave Sun – she came only because she is not able to tolerate his heat. She went in a horse form to do penance. Chayadevi blessed with children – Manuvu, Sani (Saturn) and Tapati. Yama guessed that Chaya is not their original mother and informed Sun. Then Sun approached Vishwakarma to know the truth. Vishwakarma wanted Sun to reduce his heat for the good of all and he started moulding Him accordingly. Vasishta etc all came and started praying Him. Viidhyadharas, Yakshas, Rakshasa, Pannagas etc. worshipping Him. Dancers (Rambha…) and musicians (Narada… ) also praising Him. All Gods came. Suryatanulekhanam is what Vishwakarma did and made 1/16^th of Sun, who now appears very beautiful and approachable. The remaining 15 have been used as weapons by Gods to kill demons. Sudarshana Chakra, Trisulam, Kubera’s pallaki, Yama Dandam, Kartikeya – Sakti, for all Gods – the respective weapons came from these 15. Sun then approached as Horse to Sagna devi. The children born are Nasata, Dasra – Aswini devathas. The other child is – Revanth.

31.Plavangam, Hamsa, Varahaha, Kapi, Simha… Sun names. Gnaani and Rakshaka – (Rishis and Kshatriyas) are originated from Sun. Hence Sun is Adi Raju. Surya Vamsam (even Chandra Vamsam..) also originated from Sun.

Day 3

32.Example of Surya upasana benefits - Raja vardhana is a king. He wanted to go to Vanaprasthanam (forest exile) as he sensed that he is becoming older.. But public objected and they wanted him to do Surya aradhana so that Sun blesses the King from the old age. He prayed Surya – “You are moon, Agni, Jalam, Tejassu”. He blessed Him with 1000s of years with health and prosperity. But he was not happy – he wanted his public also to live long. Then he prayed Sun to get his public also to be blessed with longevity. Sun blessed them too.

33.Different Varnas can pray Sun. Ravi Vara Vratam, Saptami Vratam, Bhanu Saptami Vratam (Vijaya Saptami). Sukla Paksha should be the starting one for vratam. Marghasira, Magha, Vysakha are preferred months. This has to be done for a year. Without vratam also the following should be practiced and followed - No women, oil, drinks, meat. haircut on Sundays.

34.If cannot but situation if one violates because of his duties – he should chant - Anathano (అనాథనో):, Pataliputra (పాటలీపుత్ర): Janardhana (జనార్దన): - but hair cut is not exception to this.Rajaswala being mixed or eating the food cooked by her is a sin. Leaving Sanatana and Sadacharam is the sin. Doing Unscientific yagnas – is a sin.

35.For Sun important things are offering Arghyam (jala tarpana) and doing Namaskarams (Surya Namaskarams). Give arghyam in Clean Copper vessel (Mix Til, Rice, Darbha, Gandha (Sandal) - Rakta Chandanam (Red Sandal), Red flowers) , with mantras and slokas. (Mitraya Namaha, Suryaya Namaha, Ravaya Namaha, Bhanave Namaha, Khaghaya Namaha, Pushte Namaha, Hiranya Garbhaya Namaha, Mareechaye Namaha, Adityaya Namaha, Arkaya Namaha, Savitre Namaha, Bhaskaraya Namaha). Keep the vessel at head level, kneel down and show to Sun God. Imagine the God with all weapons and parivaram along with 7 Ganas each having many army. The chariot is 10,000 yojanas in which 1000 yojanas is by Parivaram. Stotram, Japam, Upharam. Shodasa upacharam, fasting etc can be done. Bow down with head touching floor. Do Pradakshina as if doing around Him. Dedicate lamp and light so that no eye problem will be there.

36. Samba’s 12 slokas in summary as below

1. The rising sun , who is in a high position, visible from the upper lokas, appears as if climbing, spreading across the world his light, this is nothing but the light within the beings, thus it is Paramatma Swarupa – Aham brahmasmi. He will immediately remove my heart , skin and jaundice diseases (meaning - mental and physical diseases). Meditate on the Sun who is in chariot and Mandalam. He is along with Sajna devi with 2 Hands. Everything is Golden color for him. He who crosses 2200 yojanas in the fraction of second. The God who makes the lotuses blossom.

2. You have taken the dwadasa Aditya rupas (represents each month) – Indra, Dhata, Bhagha, Poosha, Mitra, Varuna, Aryama, Archi, Vivaswan, Savitha, Vishnu, Archi, Prajanya.

3. Dwadasa Adityas are there in us as well (Karma , Gnaana indriyas 5 each and Manassu, Jeevudu – total 12). These 12 are inside and outside.

4. Rig, Yajus, Sama – are all You only. Your Mandalam, Rupam and Kiranams respectively of these 3. Thus, You are Agama and Yagna Swaroopa. The Agni samarpanam is nothing but offering to Sun.

5. You give Gnaanam through Siva Rupam, Mukti through Janardhana Rupam, Aishvaryam through Agni form. Health in your own original form. Surya is jyotirlinga. Hence, He is Surya lingam. Aditya is Mandalam, light and purusha. Surya is Bindu, Stupa and Sri Chakram. Surya’s another name is Gowri. He even is called as Amma. A lingam will be called so if it has 55 Rudra Kalas. Ekadashi Rudrams in 5. 1) Adi Yagnam (Samrat, Vibhu, Anasyu, Andhari, Ukshik, Budha, Vanhi, Swatha, Sundhyu, Ahirbudhiyan, Ajayakapath – 11 Rudras. Each Rudra has 3 names for ex Samrat, Krushanu, Agamaniya), 2) Adi Bhootam (Prithvi, Jalam, Tejassu, Vayuvu, Akasam, Surya, Chandra, Atma, Pavamana, Pavaka, Suchi), 3) Adi Atmam (Srotra, Chakshu, Naasa, Vaakk, Nabhi, Upastha, Vayu, Atma, Praana, Pani, Pada), 4) Adi Daivam (Virupaksha, Bhairava, Nakuleesudu, Senani, Trayambakudu, Savitha, Jayantha, Pinaki, Aparajitha, Ahirbudhiya, Ajayakapath), 5) Antarikshamam (Bhrajamana, Vyavadaatha, Vasuki, Vydyutha, Dhruva, Purusha, Syama, Kapila, Atilohitha, Urdhva, Avapatha – 11 Jyotirmandalas). Thus, this Viswam itself is the Siva Jyotirlingam.

Day 4

6. You are the disease remover – Skin, Eye sight, Heart and all body parts sins and diseases will burn. Manyuvu is the Sakthi of Sun a form of anger to remove the diseases. Usha+Dhahi – Aushadhi, one which removes diseases. Ushah kalam has this capacity. Padmapuranam - Badhreshwar is a king from MP. Beautiful person but got leprosy. He wanted to leave the kingdom and do penance. Wanted to get rid of the sins. Wanted to do Prayaschittam (Penance) and leave the body. The priests advised him to do Surya Aradhana rather. Within a year he got cured. The king ordered entire public to do this Aradhana. Sun appeared at the end of the year and blessed him with Surya Dhamam. Om Sri Suryaya Namaha. Sri Suryaya Khaghola Adityaya Namaha. One prostitute did Ravi Vara vratam and got rid of sins and attained Surya Dhamam. In Srikakulam there was Sri Anandanadula Swamy (Eswara Satyanarayana Sarma) garu. He was a Sri Vidya pundit. He practiced Saurarauna Stotram, at Harshavilli (Arasavilli) Suryanarayana Temple. The Sun deity here is in black with red colour (Tirumala Venkateswara also similar). His father stopped his English education and started teaching Sanskrit so that he can become Ayurvedic expert succeeding him. Once a Yogi came to their house and preached him Surya Aradhana at Harshavilli temple. Once his mother has skin disease and he cured by chanting the Saurarana. This deity is 5 ft with 7 Aswas, Maaratha and Pingala are assistants, Usha, Padmini and Chaya (Sangna) – Goddesses as Sakthis. In some temples Surya Yantram (which will have the God amsa (form) of Sun) will be there. In some temples Sun God will be with 2 or 4 hands. Kona Archa temple is a Swayambhu temple. This kshetra itself has power. Some famous Sun Temples - Near Thanjavur Suryan Koyal. In Karnataka Kundapura Sun Temple is there. Oshia (Rajasthan), Mothera (Gujarat), Marthanda Kshetram (PoK), Dwadasa Aditya Temples (Kasi) – each temple at Kasi is significant in each month with special cosmic energy powers. Even in US in excavation found a statue of priest doing Surya Aradhana. Near Rome – there were many Sun temples and they used to pray Sun. It is called as Mithraism. Those people used to celebrate 25^th Dec as Mitra Jayanti and also piously followed Ravi Vara vratam. Roman rulers are Sun God followers. In the excavation there found a statue of King with his children bowing to Sun. The hundreds of Sun temples have been destroyed. In South America Mayanism – a Sun followers is there. Indians became so blind that rather seeing the rising Sun in the east – they are looking towards the west where sun-sets. If one cannot do Surya Aradhana strictly at least do Go Puja. The Sun before he appears completely is called as Savitha. Before that He is Aditya. Then after rising - Surya is Bhagha and Poosha.

7. Sun – please remove the diseases so that I can attain Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha. These diseases are creating lot of problems physically and mentally as well. Wake-up in Usha kaalam, get rid of diseases, if you do prayers during that time – then complete cure happens. Those who sleep after Sun-rise and sun-set are deprived of development.

8. Three times where Sun blesses is Ushah Kaalam (another two Madhyahna and Evening) – observe the Sun-rise as much as possible. Make sweet Pongal with Sanatana practices while the Sun rays fall on it and chant Aditya Hrudayam 11 times during that period. Whoever does this his chronic diseases will disappear. Padmini means which enables blossoms. Our Buddhi and gnaanam blossom. That’s why wake-up in the Brahmi Kalam and take proper decisions. It enables Protection from any bad events. There are 7 Surya Mandalas. 8^th Mandala is Kashyapa. Sun blesses us in the night through his rays on Moon and as well melting himam. Each day Sun makes us change the moods.

9. Chachushmati Vidya – the single dot in the eyeball is the Goddess. Dahara, Akshi and Antaraaditya Vidya. Om Namo Bhagavathe Sri Suryaya Adityaya Akshi Tejase Namaha. Nadiminti Sarvamangala Sastry Garu went to Puri and taking Bhog in Peepal (Raavi) leaf. Then an Utkala pundit came and told that Raavi leaf is a sacred one for Vishnu and should not eat in it. Then Sastry garu criticized him saying that you people eat fish. The argument went to such an extent that he criticized even Jagannatha Bhog prasadam itself and he lost his sight. Then the Utkal pundit advised him to pray Sun God. He did Surya prayer in Konark temple and got his sight back. If the devotees sincerely pray - after their death, they climb on Sun Rays and pass through a hole under the Sun Chariot, go to higher lokas and attain Surya Dhamam.

Day 5

10. 10th Sloka. For all the being Surya is Atma, Sight and Eswara. Pray Sun with Chachushmati Vidya. Namo Suryaya Akshite Tejase Namaha. Khecharaya Namaha. Maha Senayanamaha. Tamase Namaha. Rajase Namaha. Satvaya Namaha. Asatomasadgamaya Namaha. Tamasoma Jyotirgamaya Namaha. Mruthyorma Amrutangmaya Namaha. He blesses us with Buddhi, Sight and Gnaanam. Chachushmati Devi – imagine having a ball (symbolizes eye ball and movement) and flower (symbolizes blossom of eye) in both hands, sitting on silver throne.

11. 11^th Sloka – Sun removes the diseases related to Vaatam (Vayu), stones in kidneys, piles, skin issues , stomach issues , dysentery etc.

12. 12^th Sloka - Surya Saranaagati Stotram – Bhavishya Puranam – Sumantha Maharshi tells to Satanik- about Surya Yoga. Rishis asks Brahma how to get Chith cleaning. Wake-up in the early morning, praying and always thinking of Sun. Also doing Sandhya praying. Sun praying should be – In early morning in standing position – facing east side , evening in sitting position – facing west side. Surya is both Virat Rupam and Sushma Rupam (Pranavam). Sun is the head of all aksharas. Head of Sapta Chandassu, Saptaswaras. More than the knowledge focus is more important. You are my mother (Gayatri – Tripada, Lalitha Devi, Saraswati, Lakshmi) . You are our generous, ruler, prosperity, teacher, protector, respectful. Sri Bhaghavathe Hiranya Garbhaya Namaha.

37.Prasnopanishat – While doing Aditya Aradhana – Brahmacharyam is need to be followed. If one does strictly this Aadhana - there will be no re-birth. Krishna tells to Arjuna in Gita that Sun is He himself. His Tejassu is nothing but Krishna’s.

38.Graha Dosha nivaranas in Aditya Hrudayam (Bhavishya Puranam). When planets having negative influence – pray Sun all Graha peedas go away. Sun has 9 Kiranas and control all the planets through each Kirana. Each planet is praised through Sun. The 7 rays – Surya Kiranams (Sun), Sushumna Kiranam (Moon), Sampadvasu (Kuja), Viswakarma (Budha), Arvagvasu (Guru), Viswavyachassu (Sukra), Swaraat (Saturn), Harikesaya Kiranam (Stars light). The respective Graha Japa enables that kiranam and enables the evils get removed. Sapta Aswams, Kiranams, Days of the week, Chandassu, Raagas.

39.Sun – has 1000 horses, 1000 Kiranas. 24 Saptami names as follows.

నెల (Month)	శుక్ల పక్ష సప్తమి పేరు	కృష్ణ పక్ష సప్తమి పేరు
చైత్రం	సుభద్ర సప్తమి	తాపస సప్తమి
వైశాఖం	శర్కరా సప్తమి (గంగా సప్తమి)	నిమ సప్తమి
జ్యేష్ఠం	కమల సప్తమి	చిత్ర సప్తమి
ఆషాఢం	శుభ సప్తమి	విష సప్తమి
శ్రావణం	అమృత సప్తమి	కపిల సప్తమి
భాద్రపదం	ముక్తాభరణ సప్తమి	ఫల సప్తమి
ఆశ్వయుజం	శారదీయ సప్తమి	ధర్మ సప్తమి
కార్తీకం	త్రిలోచన సప్తమి	సౌమ్య సప్తమి
మార్గశిరం	మిత్ర సప్తమి	జయ సప్తమి
పుష్యం	కళ్యాణ సప్తమి	పాపహర సప్తమి
మాఘం	రథ సప్తమి (మహా సప్తమి)	నిరయ సప్తమి
ఫాల్గుణం	పుత్ర సప్తమి	శీతల సప్తమి

40. The 12 names of Sun for each month – for adhikamasa (Purushothama).

తెలుగు నెల	సూర్యుని పేరు (ఆదిత్యుడు)	విశిష్టత
చైత్రం	ధాత (Dhata)	సృష్టికర్తగా జీవరాశిని ఉద్భవింప జేస్తాడు.
వైశాఖం	అర్యముడు (Aryaman)	వాయు రూపంలో ఉండి పితృదేవతలకు అధిపతిగా ఉంటాడు.
జ్యేష్ఠం	మిత్రుడు (Mitra)	స్నేహానికి, శాంతికి చిహ్నం; సముద్రాలను ప్రభావితం చేస్తాడు.
ఆషాఢం	వరుణుడు (Varuna)	విశ్వ ధర్మానికి మరియు జలాలకు అధిపతి.
శ్రావణం	ఇంద్రుడు (Indra)	దేవతల రాజుగా శత్రు సంహారం చేస్తాడు.
భాద్రపదం	వివస్వాన్ (Vivasvan)	అగ్ని రూపంలో ఉండి వేద జ్ఞానాన్ని ప్రసాదిస్తాడు.
ఆశ్వయుజం	త్వష్ట (Tvashta)	వృక్షాలు, ఔషధాలలో ఉండి శిల్పకళా నైపుణ్యాన్ని ఇస్తాడు.
కార్తీకం	విష్ణువు (Vishnu)	దుష్ట శిక్షణ చేస్తూ లోకాన్ని కాపాడుతాడు.
మార్గశిరం	అంశుమంతుడు (Amshuman)	వాయు రూపంలో ఉండి సూర్యకాంతిని వెదజల్లుతాడు.
పుష్యం	భగుడు (Bhaga)	సమస్త జీవుల దేహంలో ఉండి ఐశ్వర్యాన్ని ప్రసాదిస్తాడు.
మాఘం	పూష (Pusha)	ఆహార ధాన్యాలు పెరగడానికి, పోషణకు కారకుడు.
ఫాల్గుణం	పర్జన్యుడు (Parjanya)	మేఘ రూపంలో ఉండి వర్షాలను కురిపిస్తాడు.

41.Suryopasana cleanses the sins.

Day 6

42.Bhavishya Puranam. Lord Krishna narrating. సూర్య భగవానుడి 21 ముఖ్యమైన నామాలు (పేర్లు) - వికర్తనుడు, వివస్వనుడు, మార్తాండుడు, భాస్కర, రవి, లోకప్రకాశ, శ్రీమాన్, లోకచక్షు, గ్రహేశ్వర, లోకసాక్షి, త్రిలోకేశ, కర్త, హర్త, తామిస్రహ, తపన, తాపన, శౌచి, సప్తాశ్వవాహన, గభస్తిహస్త, బ్రహ్మ, సర్వదేవనమస్కృత. ఈ పేర్లు సూర్యుని వివిధ లక్షణాలను, శక్తులను తెలియజేస్తాయి.

సూర్యుని 21 నామాలు (Eka Vimshati Namavali):

1. వికర్తనుడు (Vikartana): అపాయాలను తొలగించేవాడు.

2. వివస్వనుడు (Vivasvana): ప్రకాశించేవాడు, వెలుగును ఇచ్చేవాడు.

3. మార్తాండుడు (Martanda): బంగారు గుడ్డు నుండి ఉద్భవించినవాడు.

4. భాస్కర (Bhaskara): వెలుగును ప్రసాదించేవాడు.

5. రవి (Ravi): గర్జించేవాడు, ప్రకాశించేవాడు.

6. లోకప్రకాశ (Lokaprakash): లోకాలను ప్రకాశింపజేసేవాడు.

7. శ్రీమాన్ (Shriman): ఐశ్వర్యవంతుడు.

8. లోకచక్షు (Loka Chakshu): లోకాలకు కన్ను వంటివాడు.

9. గ్రహేశ్వర (Graheshwara): గ్రహాలకు అధిపతి.

10. లోకసాక్షి (Loka Sakshi): లోకాలకు సాక్షి.

11. త్రిలోకేశ (Trilokesha): మూడు లోకాలకు ప్రభువు.

12. కర్త (Karta): సృష్టించేవాడు, చేసేవాడు.

13. హర్త (Harta): నాశనం చేసేవాడు.

14. తామిస్రహ (Tamisraha): చీకటిని తొలగించేవాడు.

15. తపన (Tapana): వేడిని కలిగించేవాడు.

16. తాపన (Tapana): కాల్చేవాడు (వేడితో).

17. శౌచి (Shuchi): పవిత్రమైనవాడు.

18. సప్తాశ్వవాహన (Saptashvavahana): ఏడు గుర్రాలతో రథాన్ని నడిపేవాడు.

19. గభస్తిహస్త (Gabhastihasta): కిరణాల వంటి చేతులు కలవాడు.

20. బ్రహ్మ (Brahma): సృష్టికర్త (సూర్యరూపంలో).

21. సర్వదేవనమస్కృత (Sarvadevanamaskrita): దేవతలందరిచే నమస్కరించబడేవాడు

43.To get cure of diseases – put water in copper vessel, chant this mantra and sprinkle on the patient. Namo Baghavathe thubhyam. Adityaya Namo Namaha Jayaya Jaya Bhadraya Haridasvayatea Namaha - "నమో భగవతే తుభ్యం ఆదిత్యాయ నమో నమః | జయాయ జయభద్రాయ హరిదస్వాయతే నమః ||" (This is one sloka , another 4 slokas put together should be chanted)

44.Viswam is Saptaswaram. Chariot - Ratham (Chaitanyam) means one which moves. Chariot in Sun, Viswam and within us.

45.Chariot has single wheel, 7 Horses. Wheel has 5 arks. Samvatsara, Parivatsara, Idvastara, Anuvastara, Vastara – Each of these 5 will be repeated 12 times to get 60 years names. Wheel has 3 nabhis – morning, noon and night, 6 Axles 6 Seasons, Actually one horse – representing a day. But we are considering as 7 days. One light – splitting to 7 colours.

46.Saptaswa theory – 1) 7 in 7 planets 2) 7 in days of week 3) Sapta Chandassu – Gayatri, Bruhati, Ushnik, Jagati, Trishtup, Anushtup and Pankti 4) Human’s 7 – Gnaanendriyas (2 each of Eye, Ear, Nose door and one mouth) 5) Body Ratham – 7 Dhathus – Twakstha, Mamsanishta, Madhya, Hasti, Medhassu, Sukram, Raktham 6) 7 Yogams – Brahmanaadi (Sushumna), Ida, Pingala (Surya and moon) – in between Agni Naadi. Muladhara, Swadishtana, Manipura, Anahata, Visudhi, Aagna, Sahasraaram. Aswasahita and Aswarahita (Vyaktha and Avyaktha) – both will realize finally Anaswatatvam.

47.7) Sapta Paatalams - Atala, Vitala, Sutala, Talatala, Mahatala, Rasatala, Patala. 8) Sapta Samudra - Lavana (Salt), Ikshu (Sugarcane Juice), Sura (Wine), Sarpi (Ghee), Dadhi (Curd), Ksheera (Milk), and Suddhodaka (Pure Water). 9) Sapta Rishis – Gauthama, Bharadwaja, Viswamitra, Jamadagni, Vasishta, Kasyapa and Atri 10) Sapta Parvatas – Mahendra, Malaya, Sahyadri, Sukthi, Vruksha, Vindya, Pariyatra 11) Sapta dweepas – Jambu, Kusha, Shaka, Krauncha, Shalmali, Gomedha, Pushkara 12) Sapta Lokas - Bhu, Bhuvar, Svar (Swarga), Mahar, Jana, Tapa, Satya (Brahma Loka). 13) 7 Aadulu – mental emotions – Moha, Mada, Garva, Vishada, Krodha, Bhaya and Harsha 14) Sapta Beejams - Seeds – Godhuma, Dhanyam, Minugu, Kandalu, Pesalu, Tila, Senaga - Wheat, Paddy, Black Gram, Pigeon Peas, Green Gram, Sesame Seeds, Chickpeas. 15) Sapta Swaras - Shadjam, Rishabham, Gandharam, Madhyamam, Panchamam, Dhaivatam, Nishadam - Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni.

48.Kasi has Dwadasa Adityas – 1) Loalarka Aditya (at Assi Ghat) – one end of Kasi is this and another end of Kasi is Mahadeva. Siva sent Aditya to check the suitability of Kasi for His stay. Aditya has toured across all and with passion he has settled at this Loalarka place. 2) Uttararkha Aditya – near Alaipura – Pushya month Sunday is special. Gods prayed Sun to get rid of pain from demons. Then Sun gave them a stone and asked them to ask Viswakarma to make his deity at this place 3) Samba Aditya - Near Gadholia. Samba has prayed Sun here and installed the deity. Chaitra Sunday is special 4) Drupada Aditya – near Kasi Viswanath Temple – Draupadi prayed here and sought husbands as boon. Devotees get remove the hunger related problems 5) Mayukha Aditya – Kirana Aditya – Pancha Ganga Ghat (Kirana, Dhutha Paapa, Dharma, Ganga, Saraswati – 5 Rivers sangamam) – Can be called as Vishnu Kasi 6) Khagolka Aditya – Viswanatha, Kedara, Omkara – 3 Khandas in Kasi Khanda – Vineetha prayed here - Sree Suryaya Khagolkaaya Namaha – 9 letters 7) Aruna Aditya 8) Vrudha Aditya – A old rishi prayed and installed Sun God. Gets rid of old age problems. South side of Visalakshi temple – Meer ghat 9) Kesava Aditya – Varuna and Assi sangama place. Kesava preached Sun here 10) Vimala Aditya – A king by name Vimala got skin disease and prayed here. 11) Ganga Adiya – Sun prayed Ganga here. Lalitha Ghat - Chaushashti Ghat 12) Yama Aditya –Near Shankara ghat. Do take Ganga dip and do pitru rituals – Bhowmya Chaturdashi (Tuesday with Chaturdashi) is important here.

49.Sun spreads Agni, Vayu and Jalam on to the earth. Accepts them in turn and sends them under the earth and creates Annam (Food). Aditya means one who eats and one who makes us to eat. Dharmaraja did Surya upasana in exile time and able to feed the Rishis. If we sit in early rising Sun time – it is as good as taking Sun bath. This is Anna Pradata. Sun as Gnaana pradata – Surya Gita. Once Rishis went to Brahma and sought explanation of Karma Vidya. Then Brahma went into meditation. Dakshinamurthy appeared and narrated the Surya Gita – which is nothing but the discussion between Sun and his Sarathi – Anoorudu (Aruna) - son of Vineetha. I am the shelter for all living things. All planets surrender to me and revolve around me. Many Surya Lokas and Mandalams in me only. I have no end and beginning – I am Viratrupam. My sthula and sushma Rupam is difficult for devotees easily to realize. Samba prays finally Sun God that he cannot realize Him in any form. Only through Bhakti, he will pray Him and request him to bless him

Day 7

50. Aditya is the supreme and all Gods… are there in him.

51.Mayura Surya Satakam. Srinath’s Kasi Khandam takes many references and gets influenced from this. Another one is Sudarshana Satakam.

52.We eat 3 things Annam, Jalam and Agni (Food, Water and Fire). These will take three forms stula, Madhya and Sushma. For ex: Annam becomes Maalinyam (waste), Bone and Manassu. Jalam – mootram (Urine), Blood and Pranam. Agni - Sushma Rupam is Vaakku (speech). By reading (listening) Surya Satakam – a person got his sight back on the advice of Paramacharya.

53.Surya Satakam has 6 parts 1) Prabha (Kanti Punjam) 2) Horses 3) Sarathi - Anururudu 4) Chariot 5) Mandalam 6) Purusha varnanam. Sragdhara Chandassu. 21 letters with 7s of 3 each

54.Prabha Varnanam – 43 Slokas. This is the only fom which we can see to some extent. The light in the early morning – light red colour (pleasant). First it strikes to heaven, then to Udayagiri mountains, touches the lotuses and comes to earth finally as if He is bringing the sindhooram of Airavatam, Dhatu rasas of Udaya Mountain. Red light from lotuses. Indra is the head of East direction and Sun rising from east. Agstya’s Aditya Hrudayam also lists the dikpalakas Indra (E), Kubera (N), Yama (S), Varuna (W) Sun in noon becomes severe aggressive, gradually in the evening again becomes pleasant.

55.Surya is Vishnu Swarupa. Kiranams coming like Vamana, then become taller, occupied all the 3 positions (Trivikram). Like Vamana took all Lokas from Bali – Sun took darkness from the Lokas.

56.The light kiranas are kalpa vrukshas. Breaks the bonds and gives moksha. Devotees keeping their hands on the head as if in the Lotus shape and Sun blessing them with an intention to blossom them – resembling the Gnaanapradata. Removes poverty, reforms the sinners. Kiranas allow only Yogis and the Martyr to Surya Mandalam.

57.Sun is Head of morning. Bala Surya is Bala Subrahmanyam. Sakthi Dhara. Removes the proudness of Tarakas (Stars) like Taraksura Samhara by Karthik. Sun has defeated Agni sikha. Karthik made Sikhi (Peacock) as His vehicle. Sun makes moonlight decreased. Kartika wears Peacock leaf. Sun giving happiness to dark eyes. Andhakari (Siva) eyes getting happiness from Karthik. May Sun blesses us with prosperity.

58.Two types of Jyoti – Savitha and Gayatri. Darkness of inner and outside be removed. He is pratyaksham and Paroksham. He is here and as well far-off. Dosha remover. Gandharvas praising with prose and poetry with music. Tatam - Veena, Sitara (through string), Aanadham – Maddela, Tabala, Damurakam (Pipe like thing and covered with Skin), Sisiramu – Flute, Nadaswaram, Baaka (through holes), Ghanam – Taalam (made of solid materials like metals, wood) – these 4 together called as Atodyavaadam. Vydika Rishis chanting and praising Him. Morning brings youthfulness. Those who died in the night (sleep) become alive with His Kiranams (wakes-up). Surya Lakshmi (Kanti, Sobha) - She does not have any similarities of Lakshmi who came from Ksheera sagaa.

59.Aswa Varnana 1) Jaya 2) Ajaya 3) Vijaya 4) Jitapraana 5) Jitasrama 6) Manojava 7) Jitakrodha Sun comes from Meru Mountain. The 7 horses first cross Spatika (Crystal) layers with great speed and then slow down while crossing Padma Raga Sila layer (Ruby). Then finally while crossing Marakatham (Emerald) layer they completely become very slow. Those unstable horses may please give stable path to us.

60.Sarathi Varnana – Like in the drama curtain will be raised by Sutradhari – Aruna comes to open the morning drama. Udaya Giri is stage. Night is curtain. Arunakanti is his lady assistant. Like flower petals thrown on while raising the curtain, Stars have been thrown out. Like in drama parts – here 4 ankams are there. Pratahkalam, Madhyhnam, Evening, Sandhya Kalam.

61.Comparing Garutmantha with Aruna – both are elders. Aruna is age-wise elder, Garuda is elder in birds. Hari treated Garuda like animal and sat on him. But Aruna is controlling Haris (Horses) animals. Garuda is Pakshapaatai (having wings), he has enemies. Arunudu does not have wings. He has no partiality and hence no enemies. Aruna is talking to Dikpalakas with a bit prodness as follows – Hey Indra your 1000 eyes got blossomed. Hey Agni – why you became pale. Hey Yama – put Namaskaam to father and move away taking away bull from the horses. Hey Nyruthi demon – Sun blessed you. Hey Varuna – please make bath of horses. Hey Vayu – go away fast. Hey Kubera – talked about you to Sun. In the last He turned towards Eesana and bowed. Sun told Aruna not to take Uchchaiswaryam from Indra, Chakra from Vishnu, Pasam from Siva – indicating to be self-sufficient with what we have and not to pray for others assets.

62.Ratha Varnanam – Ratham (Chariot) for Sun is like Garuda for Hari. Sidha Vanithas doing puja to the Chakram (wheel)

63.Mandala Varnam – 10,000 yojanas. Like Padmaragam on golden mountain. Gnana pradaanam

64.Purusha Varnanam – Hiranya Purusha. Sidhas, Gods, Charunus, Gandharvas praising Him. Such Sun protects us. The Trimurtis taking rest as Sun is doing all their duties. 13 relations with Sun – Father, Deva, Priya, Suhruth, Acharya, Arya, Raksha, Eye, Lamp, Guru Swarupa, Life, Seed, Ojassu.

65.Surya Satakam provides all round prosperity to the devotees. He is Kamadhenu. For His devotees every place is for them as He is everywhere. Surya is neither hot nor cool. Balanced. He is like prosperity readily available at home.

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Kasi - Dwadasa Aditya Temples

1st Half - 1 Lolarkha 2 Kesava 3 Khaghola 4 Aruna 5 Samba 6 Vimala Aditya Temples -

2nd Half - 7 Utararka 8 Mayukha 9 Vrudha 10 Yama 11 Ganga Aditya Temples. (12 Drupada Aditya - was missing in the photo as it was annexed by archaeological department - when we visited)