The Sun is an important natural element in Vedic tradition. Sūrya's iconography is often depicted riding a chariot harnessed by horses, often seven in number which represents the seven colours of visible light, and seven days in a week. He is also the most important house in the Hindu Astrology. Sūrya is often reverentially addressed as the "eye of the universe, soul of all existence, origin of all life, goal of the Yogis, and symbolism for freedom and spiritual emancipation

This is one of the Śloka-s (verses) honouring the sun, who is full of peace, and who has the capacity to remove all illnesses. Through this verse, we also request him to offer us a long and healthy life, and sovereignty over our self.

Listen to this mantra 6 times each day, at sunrise, midday and sunset time.

oṁ namaḥ sūryāya śäntāya sarvaroga nivāraṇe | āyurārogyamaiśvaryaṁ dehi deva jagatpate ||

Dr. Kausthub Desikachar is the successor and current lineage holder of the classical Yoga tradition of T Krishnamacharya & TKV Desikachar. He is an acclaimed yoga teacher, yoga therapist, healer and spiritual adviser. His objectives include the sharing of the authentic teachings of Yoga to the modern era, as well as building bridges between different healing modalities to promote physical, emotional social and spiritual health.

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