Aditya Hridayam Stotram Lyrics in English is a powerful Vedic hymn dedicated to Lord Surya (the Sun God). This sacred prayer was taught by Sage Agastya to Lord Rama before his final battle with Ravana in the epic Ramayana.
Chanting Aditya Hridayam is believed to bring victory over enemies, remove fear, increase confidence, and bless the devotee with strength, clarity, and success.
What is Aditya Hridayam?
Aditya Hridayam is a sacred hymn found in the Yuddha Kanda of the Valmiki Ramayana. When Lord Rama felt exhausted during the war, Sage Agastya advised him to chant Aditya Hridayam to gain divine strength and victory.
The prayer glorifies Lord Surya as the supreme source of energy, life, and cosmic order.
Aditya Hridayam Stotram (English Transliteration)
Tato yuddha parishraantam samare chintayaa sthitam
Raavanam chaagrato drishtvaa yuddhaaya samupasthitam
Daivataishcha samaagamya drashtum abhyagato ranam
Upaagamyaabraveed Ramam Agastyo Bhagavaan Rishih
Rama Rama mahaa baaho shrunu guhyam sanaatanam
Yena sarvaan areen vatsa samare vijayishyasi
Aaditya Hridayam punyam sarva shatru vinaashanam
Jayaavaham japennityam akshayyam paramam shivam
Sarva mangala maangalyam sarva paapa pranaashanam
Chintaa shoka prashamanam aayur vardhanam uttamam
Rashmimantam samudyantam devaasura namaskritam
Poojayasva vivasvantam Bhaaskaram Bhuvaneshvaram
Sarva devaatmako hyesha tejasvee rashmi bhaavanah
Esha devaasura ganaan lokaan paati gabhastibhih
Esha Brahmaa cha Vishnushcha Shivah Skandah Prajaapatih
Mahendro Dhanadah Kaalo Yamah Somo hyapam patih
Pitaro Vasavassaadhyaa hyashvinau Maruto Manuh
Vaayur Vahnih Prajaah Praana Ritukartaa Prabhaakarah
Aadityassavitaa Sooryah Khagah Pooshaa Gabhastimaan
Suvarna sadrisho Bhaanur Hiranyaretaa Divaakarah
Haridashwah Sahasraarchih Sapta Saptir Mareechimaan
Timironmathanah Shambhuh Tvashtaa Maartanda Amshumaan
Hiranyagarbhah Shishirah Tapanah Bhaaskaro Ravih
Agni garbhoditeh putrah Shankhah Shishira naashanah
Vyomanathah Tamobhedee Rig Yajussaama paaragah
Ghana vrishti Rapaam Mitro Vindhya veethee plavagamah
Aatapee Mandalee Mrityuh Pingalah Sarva taapanah
Kavir Vishwo Mahaa tejaa Raktah Sarva bhavod bhavah
Nakshatra graha taaraanaam adhipo Vishva bhaavanah
Tejasaamapi Tejasvee Dvaadashaatman Namostute
Namah Poorvaaya Giraye Paschimaayaadraye Namah
Jyotirganaanaam Pataye Dinaadhipataye Namah
Jayaaya Jaya bhadraaya Haryashvaaya Namo Namah
Namo Namah Sahasraamsho Aadityaaya Namo Namah
Nama Ugraaya Veeraaya Saarangaaya Namo Namah
Namah Padma prabodhaaya Maartaandaaya Namo Namah
Brahmeshaanaachyuteshaaya Sooryaaya Aaditya varchase
Bhaasvate Sarva bhakshaaya Roudraaya Vapuse Namah
Tamoghnaaya Himaghnaaya Shatrughnaaya Mitaatmane
Kritaghaghnaaya Devaaya Jyotishaam Pataye Namah
Tapta chaameekaraabhaaya Vahnaye Vishwakarmane
Namastamobhinighnaaya Ruchaye Loka saakshine
Naashayatyesha vai bhootam tadeva srijati prabhuh
Paayatyesha tapatyesha varshatyesha gabhastibhih
Esha supteshu jaagarti bhooteshu pari nishthitah
Esha chaivaagnihotrancha phalam chaivaagnihotrinaam
Vedaashcha kratavashchaiva kratoonaam phalameva cha
Yaani krityaani lokeshu sarva esha Ravih prabhuh
Enam aapatsu krichchreshu kaantaareshu bhayeshu cha
Keertayan purushah kashchin naavaseedati Raaghava
Poojayasvaina mekaagro Deva devam Jagatpatim
Etat trigunitam japtvaa yuddheshu vijayishyasi
Asmin kshane mahaa baaho Raavanam tvam vadhishyasi
Evamuktvaa tadaa Agastyo jagaama cha yathaagatam
Etachchrutvaa mahaa tejaa nashta shoko bhavattadaa
Dhaarayaamaasa supreeto Raghavah prayataatmavaan
Aadityam prekshya japtvaa tu param harshamavaaptavaan
Triraachamya shuchir bhootvaa dhanur aadaaya veeryavaan
Raavanam prekshya hrishtaatmaa yuddhaaya samupaagamat
Sarva yatnena mahataa vadhe tasya dhrito bhavat
Atha Ravi ravadan nireekshya Raamam
Mudita manaah paramam prahrishyamaanah
Nishichara pati samkshayam viditvaa
Suragana madhyagato vachastvareti
Meaning of Aditya Hridayam
Aditya Hridayam glorifies Lord Surya as:
The remover of darkness and ignorance
The source of life and cosmic energy
The protector of the universe
The destroyer of enemies
The embodiment of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva
The hymn teaches that worship of the Sun gives strength, victory, courage, and clarity of mind.
Benefits of Chanting Aditya Hridayam
Regular recitation of Aditya Hridayam is believed to:
Remove fear and anxiety
Increase confidence and willpower
Grant success in difficult situations
Improve health and vitality
Remove negative planetary effects
Bring mental clarity and focus
Many devotees chant it during challenging phases of life for divine protection.
Best Time to Chant Aditya Hridayam
Early morning during sunrise
Facing east direction
After bathing
Especially on Sundays
During difficult situations or before important tasks
Chanting it three times daily is considered highly powerful.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Aditya Hridayam Stotram
1. What is Aditya Hridayam Stotram?
Aditya Hridayam Stotram is a sacred hymn dedicated to Lord Surya, taught by Sage Agastya to Lord Rama in the Ramayana before his battle with Ravana.
2. Who composed Aditya Hridayam?
It was composed by Sage Valmiki in the Yuddha Kanda of the Ramayana.
3. What are the benefits of chanting Aditya Hridayam?
Chanting Aditya Hridayam removes fear, increases courage, brings mental clarity, grants victory, and improves overall health and energy.
4. Can I chant Aditya Hridayam daily?
Yes, daily recitation is recommended, especially during sunrise, for maximum spiritual and physical benefits.
5. How many times should Aditya Hridayam be recited?
It is usually recited once or three times. Regular chanting brings strength and protection from enemies.
6. Can Aditya Hridayam be chanted in English?
Yes, you can chant it in English transliteration. Devotion is more important than language.
7. When is the best time to chant Aditya Hridayam?
The ideal time is during sunrise, preferably on Sundays or before facing challenges.
8. Does Aditya Hridayam help in astrology remedies?
Yes, it strengthens the Sun (Surya) in one’s horoscope and mitigates negative effects associated with Sun dosha.
9. What offerings should be made while chanting Aditya Hridayam?
Offer water (Arghya) to the rising Sun, red flowers, wheat, or jaggery for enhanced spiritual benefits.
10. Can women chant Aditya Hridayam?
Yes, anyone can chant it, regardless of gender, as long as it is done with devotion and focus.