SUN
सूर्य
जबाकुसुमसंकाशं काश्यपेयं महाद्युतिम् । तमोऽरिं सर्वपापघ्नं प्रणतोऽस्मि दिवाकरम् ॥
I revere the Sun, Creator of the Day, who shines bright and red like the Hibiscus flower, the son of Sage Kashyapa, radiating great splendor, the foe of darkness, and the vanquisher of all sins.
ॐ ह्रां ह्रीं ह्रौं सः सूर्याय नमः
Om Hrām Hrīm Hraum Saḥ Sūryāya Namaḥ
Mantra to invoke the blessings of the Sun.
element
Fire
अग्नि
Sign - राशि
Leo
सिंह
Lunar Mansions - नक्षत्र
Krittika
कृत्तिका
Uttara Phalguni
उत्तर फाल्गुनी
Uttara Ashadha
उत्तराषाढ़ा
Surya was born to the sage Kashyapa and Aditi, though some accounts name Aditi and the sun‑sage Vivasvan as his parents. He married Sanjna, also called Saranyu, the daughter of the divine craftsman Vishwakarma; she was gentle and tender but could not bear Surya’s blinding brilliance.
To escape, Sanjna fashioned a shadow double, Chhaya, to take her place and fled. Sanjna’s flight led to the birth of children including Yama and Yami, and Surya later married Chhaya. From Surya and Chhaya came Saturn, whose austere nature and the strained family ties added another layer of tension in the household.
BALANCED
Confidence, vitality, leadership, clear self-identity, strong will
IMBALANCED
Low energy, ego issues, depression, authority conflicts, poor self-esteem
The king of the planets symbolizes the soul, ego, and vitality.
Authority, Energy, Self-esteem, Guidance, Strength, Respect, Determination, Brilliance, Nobility, Aspiration, Assurance, Intent