Aditya Hrudayam
The luminous hymn to the Sun god that Sage Agastya taught Rama on the battlefield — a prayer for strength and clarity.
About Aditya Hrudayam
Aditya Hrudayam (“the heart of the Sun”) is a Sanskrit hymn to Surya, the Sun god, that appears in the Yuddha Kanda of the Ramayana. The sage Agastya teaches it to Lord Rama on the battlefield, before his decisive encounter with Ravana, as a source of strength and victory.
Its verses praise the Sun as the source of light, life, and energy, and as a form of the supreme divine that dispels darkness within and without. It is one of the most beloved Surya stotras.
Stotradhwani teaches Aditya Hrudayam with guided recitation and meaning so learners can chant it with confidence and understanding.
At a glance
- Composer
- Sage Agastya
- Source
- Ramayana (Yuddha Kanda)
- Verses
- 31 verses
- Language
- Sanskrit
- Tradition
- Saura (Surya worship)
Why devotees chant Aditya Hrudayam
- check_circleTraditionally chanted for strength, vitality, and clarity of mind.
- check_circleA revered hymn in the worship of Surya, the Sun god.
- check_circleCarries the inspiring context of Rama's victory in the Ramayana.
When to chant: It is especially recited at sunrise on Sundays and during Ratha Saptami, the festival of the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
What is Aditya Hrudayam?expand_more
Aditya Hrudayam is a Sanskrit hymn to Surya, the Sun god, from the Ramayana. Its name means “the heart of the Sun”.
Who taught Aditya Hrudayam to Lord Rama?expand_more
In the Ramayana, the sage Agastya teaches Aditya Hrudayam to Lord Rama on the battlefield before his final encounter with Ravana.
When is Aditya Hrudayam chanted?expand_more
It is traditionally recited at sunrise, especially on Sundays and on Ratha Saptami, the festival dedicated to the Sun.