Surya Dev Chalisa Lyrics & Meaning - English

SURYA DEV CHALISA

Doha

Shri Raviharat Aa Horat Tame,

Aganit Kiran Pasari,

Vandan Karu Tan Charan Mein,

Argh Devu Jal Dhari,

Sakal Shristi Ke Swami Ho,

Sachrachar Ke Nath,

Nisdin Hot He Tumse Hi,

Hovat Sandhya Prabhat.

Chaupaai

Jai Bhagwan Surya Tamhari,

Jai Khagesh Dinkar Subhkari,

Tum Ho Shristi Ke Netra Swaroopa,

Trigun Dhari Trai Ved Swaroopa.

Tum Hi Karta Palak Sanharak,

Bhuvan Chaturdash Ke Sanchalak,

Sundar Vadan Chaturbhuj Dhari,

Rashmi Rathi Tum Gagan Vihari,

Chakra Shankh Aru Swet Kamaldhar,

Varmudra Sohat Chothekar,

Shish Mukat Kundal Gal Mala,

Charu Tilak Tav Bhal Vishala.

Shakht Ashwa Rat Drut Gami,

Arun Sarathi Gati Avirami,

Rakht Varan Abhusan Dharak,

Atipriya Tohe Lal Padarath,

Sarvatama Kahe Tumhi Rigveda,

Metra Kahe Tum Ko Sab Veda,

Panch Dev Mein Pooje Jate,

Man Vanchit Phal Sadhak Pate

Dwadash Naam Jaap Aaudharak,

Rog Shok Aru Kasth Nivarak,

Maa Kunti Tav Dhyan Lagayo,

Danveer Sut Karan So Payo,

Raja Yudhisthir Tav Jas Gayo,

Akshay Patra Vo Ban Mein Payo,

Shastra Tyag Arjun Akurayo,

Ban Aditya Hriday Se Payo.

Vindyachal Tab Marg Mein Aayo,

Haha Kar Timir Se Chayo,

Muni Agastya Giri Garv Mitayo,

Nijtak Ban Se Vindhya Na Vayo,

Muni Agastay Tav Mahima Gayi,

Sumir Bhaye Vijayi Raghurai,

Tohe Virok Madhur Phal Jana,

Mukh Mein Linhi Tohe Hanumana.

Tav Nandan Shanidev Kahave,

Pavan Te Sut Shani Tir Mitave,

Yagna Vrat Stuti Tumhari Kinhi,

Bhet Shukla Yagurved Ki Dinhi,

Suryamukhi Khari Tar Tav Roopa,

Krishna Sudarshan Bhanu Swaroopa,

Naman Tohe Omkar Swaroopa,

Naman Aatma Aru Kaal Swaroopa.

Dig-digant Tav Tej Prakashe,

Ujjwal Roop Tumahi Aakashe,

Das Digpal Karat Tav Sumiran,

Aanjan Netra Karat He Sumiran,

Trividh Taap Harta Tum Bhagwan,

Gyan Jyoti Karta Tum Bhagwan,

Safal Banave Tav Aaradhan,

Gayatri Jaap Sarh He Sadhan,

Sandhya Trikal Karat Jo Koi,

Pave Kripa Sada Tav Wohi,

Chitt Shanti Suryashtak Deve,

Vyadhi Upadhi Sab Har Leve,

Aasthdal Kamal Yantra Subhkari,

Pooja Upasan Tav Sukhkari,

Magh Maas Suddh Saptami Pavan,

Aarambh Ho Tav Subh Vrat Palan.

Bhanu Saptami Mangal Kari,

Bhakti Dayini Doshan Hari,

Ravi Vasar Jo Tum Ko Dhyave,

Putradik Sukh Vaibhav Pave,

Paap Roopi Parvat Ke Vinashi,

Vajr Roop Tum Ho Avinashi,

Rahu Aan Tav Gras Banave,

Grahan Surya Tab Ko Lag Jaye.

Dharm Dan Tap Karat Hai Sadhak,

Mitat Rahu Tab Pida Badhak,

Surya Dev Tab Kripa Kije,

Dirgha Aayu Bal Buddhi Deje,

Surya Upasana Kar Nit Dhyave,

Kusth Rog Se Mukti Pave,

Dakshin Disha Tori Gati Gyave,

Dakshinayan Wohi Kehlave.

Uttar Margi To Uru Rath Hove,

Utrayan Tab Wo Kehlave,

Man Aru Vachan Karm Ho Pavan,

Sanyam Karat Bhale Nit Aardhan.

Doha

Bharat Das Chintan Karat,

Dhar Din Kar Tav Dhyan,

Rakhiyo Kripa Is Bhakt Pe,

Tumhari Surya Bhagwan.

LYRICS MEANING

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🔸 Initial Doha (Invocation)

🕉️Explanation:
This doha poetically captures the divine moment of sunrise. As the darkness (ignorance, confusion) retreats, Surya (the divine light) emerges. The spreading of "countless rays" symbolizes divine knowledge, truth, and enlightenment. Offering water (Arghya) at sunrise is not just ritualistic—it is an act of surrender, cleansing, and connection with the cosmic life force.

🔑 Spiritual Essence:
Morning worship of the Sun aligns the human energy system with the universe. Offering Arghya is symbolic of releasing ego and letting divine light enter our lives.

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🔸 Verse 2: Creator of Time and Life

🕉️Explanation:
This verse places Surya as the master of the entire manifest world—both living (sacharachar) and non-living. All of time (day/night, seasons) moves due to the Sun. "Sandhya" (evening) and "Prabhat" (morning) signify cycles of beginnings and endings—governed by Surya's presence.

🔑 Essence:
Without the Sun, there is no time, no growth, no life. The verse reminds us to honor the source of existence and change.

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🔸 Chaupai Section 1–4: Divine Form of Surya

🕉️ Explanation:
These verses describe Surya’s divine form much like Vishnu or a celestial being:

• Chakra, Shankha, Lotus, and Mudra represent cosmic order, purity, life energy, and protection.
• Golden crown, earrings, tilak show Surya's royal and divine authority.
• The chariot with Aruna signifies continuous motion (eternal dharma), pulled by seven horses (7 colors, 7 chakras, 7 days, or 7 meters of Sanskrit poetry – chandas).

🔑 Essence:
Surya is not just a physical sun but a deity with form, personality, and powers, manifesting the same divinity that sustains the universe.

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🔸 Chaupai Section 5–10: Philosophical Identity

🕉️ Explanation:

• Tridev in One: Creator (Brahma), Sustainer (Vishnu), Destroyer (Shiva) powers are united in Surya.
• Trigun & Ved Swaroop: He represents Satva-Rajas-Tamas and is essence of Rig, Yajur, and Sama Vedas.
• Mitra: Vedas call Surya "Mitra" meaning friend, representing his dependable, friendly nature.
• Red color: Passion, strength, and transformative energy.
• Dwadash Nam (12 Names): Representing 12 Adityas, or solar deities, governing each month of the year.

🔑 Essence:
Surya is both philosophical concept and personal deity—friend, guru, and protector who carries Vedic truth.

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🔸 Chaupai Section 11–20: Mythological Narratives

🕉️Explanation:

• Kunti & Karna: Kunti invoked Surya using a secret mantra and received Karna—a warrior born with divine armor. This shows Surya’s power to bless with heroic offspring.
• Yudhishthira: Got the inexhaustible Akshaya Patra due to Surya's grace during exile, helping feed thousands.
• Arjuna: Through Aditya Hridaya, found strength to fight again in the Mahabharata war.
• Rama & Agastya Muni: Before battling Ravana, Sage Agastya asked Rama to chant Aditya Hridaya Stotra to gain strength from Surya.
• Hanuman: As a child, tried to eat Surya thinking he’s a fruit—shows childlike innocence and Surya’s irresistible aura.

🔑 Essence:
Surya supports dharma, guides great beings in times of doubt, and grants boons to those with pure devotion.

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🔸 Chaupai Section 21–30: Cosmic Role and Worship

🕉️Explanation:

• Shani (Saturn) is Surya’s son, showing that karma (Shani) is born from light (Surya), but also healed by it.
• Sunflower always turns toward the Sun, signifying how even plants intuitively worship him.
• Omkaar Swaroop: Surya is described as the embodiment of "Om"—the first sound of creation.
• Trividha Taap Harak: Removes threefold miseries – physical, emotional, and spiritual.
• Gayatri & Sandhya: Recitation of Gayatri mantra at 3 times a day (morning, noon, evening) is a direct link to Surya.
• Ratha Saptami: A special day (Magh Shukla Saptami) when Surya’s chariot turns northwards symbolizing rise of light, knowledge, and health.

🔑 Essence:
Worship of Surya is not limited to rituals—he is the source of all dharma, healing, light, and time cycles.

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🔸 Chaupai Section 31–40: Benefits and Celestial Order

🕉️ Explanation:

• Bhanu Saptami & Sundays: Specific times for gaining maximum blessings from Surya. Prayers offered with discipline and purity yield health, progeny, and wealth.
• Rahu & Grahan: Cosmic eclipses symbolize inner darkness. Sunlight is often obstructed temporarily, but truth always returns.
• Uttarayan & Dakshinayan: These solstices mark spiritual ups and downs. In Uttarayan (northward), light increases. In Dakshinayan, we practice inner discipline.
• Pavitra Manas (Mind), Vachan (Speech), Karma (Action): Worship of Surya demands holistic purity.

🔑 Essence:
Aligning ourselves with celestial rhythms brings harmony in life. Sun is a spiritual guide through these phases.

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🔸 Final Doha – Humble Plea

🕉️ Explanation:
The poet, referring to himself as “Bharat Das,” humbly submits this heartfelt hymn. He meditates daily on the Lord Surya and requests His grace for protection, guidance, and blessings.

🔑 Essence:
All devotion culminates in surrender. The final prayer shows that even after describing glory, the devotee remains humble and yearning for divine touch

Section Core Theme Invocation Sunrise as a divine symbol of awakening Creator & Timekeeper Surya governs cycles, time, and existence Divine Form Form with symbols of protection, purity, and majesty Vedic and Philosophical Power Embodiment of wisdom, friend of all beings Mythological Glory Empowers major figures: Karna, Rama, Yudhishthira, etc. Healing & Protection Destroys sin, grants health, success, and peace Ritual Importance Sandhya, Gayatri, Ratha Saptami for deeper devotion Celestial Movement Dakshinayan, Uttarayan – Surya as marker of time Final Surrender Bhakta humbly seeks blessings of Surya Bhagwan