Shani Chalisa

Surya Chalisa holds a significant place in Hindu spirituality and Vedic astrology. It is a 40-verse prayer dedicated to Lord Surya, the Sun God, who is considered the soul (Atma) of the universe. Chanting the Surya Chalisa not only brings spiritual enlightenment but also has deep astrological importance. The Sun in astrology symbolizes the soul, vitality, government, fame, father, and authority.

Astrological Importance of Surya

In Vedic astrology, the Sun (Surya) is considered a royal planet. It represents power, authority, leadership, health, and willpower. A strong Sun in the birth chart blesses the native with confidence, recognition, and success. A weak or afflicted Sun may result in lack of vitality, low self-esteem, and issues with father or authority figures.

What is Surya Chalisa?

Surya Chalisa is a devotional hymn containing 40 verses written in praise of Surya Dev. It narrates his divine qualities, his role in cosmic energy, and seeks his blessings for health, prosperity, and spiritual wisdom. It is believed that regular recitation of this Chalisa can reduce the malefic effects of a weak Sun in one's horoscope.

श्री सूर्य चालीसा

 
कनक बदन कुण्डल मकर, मुक्ता माला अङ्ग,
पद्मासन स्थित ध्याइए, शंख चक्र के सङ्ग॥

 
जय सविता जय जयति दिवाकर, सहस्रांशु सप्ताश्व तिमिरहर।

भानु, पतंग, मरीची, भास्कर, सविता, हंस, सुनूर, विभाकर।


विवस्वान, आदित्य, विकर्तन, मार्तण्ड, हरिरूप, विरोचन।

अम्बरमणि, खग, रवि कहलाते, वेद हिरण्यगर्भ कह गाते।


सहस्रांशु, प्रद्योतन, कहि कहि, मुनिगन होत प्रसन्न मोदलहि।

अरुण सदृश सारथी मनोहर, हांकत हय साता चढ़‍ि रथ पर।


मंडल की महिमा अति न्यारी, तेज रूप केरी बलिहारी।

उच्चैश्रवा सदृश हय जोते, देखि पुरन्दर लज्जित होते।


मित्र, मरीचि, भानु, अरुण, भास्कर, सविता,

सूर्य, अर्क, खग, कलिहर, पूषा, रवि,


आदित्य, नाम लै, हिरण्यगर्भाय नमः कहिकै।

द्वादस नाम प्रेम सो गावैं, मस्तक बारह बार नवावै।


चार पदारथ सो जन पावै, दुख दारिद्र अघ पुंज नसावै।

नमस्कार को चमत्कार यह, विधि हरिहर कौ कृपासार यह।


सेवै भानु तुमहिं मन लाई, अष्टसिद्धि नवनिधि तेहिं पाई।

बारह नाम उच्चारन करते, सहस जनम के पातक टरते।


उपाख्यान जो करते तवजन, रिपु सों जमलहते सोतेहि छन।

छन सुत जुत परिवार बढ़तु है, प्रबलमोह को फंद कटतु है।


अर्क शीश को रक्षा करते, रवि ललाट पर नित्य बिहरते।

सूर्य नेत्र पर नित्य विराजत, कर्ण देश पर दिनकर छाजत।


भानु नासिका वास करहु नित, भास्कर करत सदा मुख कौ हित।

ओठ रहैं पर्जन्य हमारे, रसना बीच तीक्ष्ण बस प्यारे।


कंठ सुवर्ण रेत की शोभा, तिग्मतेजसः कांधे लोभा।

पूषा बाहु मित्र पीठहिं पर, त्वष्टा-वरुण रहम सुउष्णकर।


युगल हाथ पर रक्षा कारन, भानुमान उरसर्मं सुउदरचन।

बसत नाभि आदित्य मनोहर, कटि मंह हंस, रहत मन मुदभर।


जंघा गोपति, सविता बासा, गुप्त दिवाकर करत हुलासा।

विवस्वान पद की रखवारी, बाहर बसते नित तम हारी।


सहस्रांशु, सर्वांग सम्हारै, रक्षा कवच विचित्र विचारे।

अस जोजजन अपने न माहीं, भय जग बीज करहुं तेहि नाहीं।


दरिद्र कुष्ट तेहिं कबहुं न व्यापै, जोजन याको मन मंह जापै।

अंधकार जग का जो हरता, नव प्रकाश से आनन्द भरता।


ग्रह गन ग्रसि न मिटावत जाही, कोटि बार मैं प्रनवौं ताही।

मन्द सदृश सुतजग में जाके, धर्मराज सम अद्भुत बांके।


धन्य-धन्य तुम दिनमनि देवा, किया करत सुरमुनि नर सेवा।

भक्ति भावयुत पूर्ण नियम सों, दूर हटत सो भव के भ्रम सों।


परम धन्य सो नर तनधारी, हैं प्रसन्न जेहि पर तम हारी।

अरुण माघ महं सूर्य फाल्गुन, मध वेदांगनाम रवि उदय।


भानु उदय वैसाख गिनावै, ज्येष्ठ इन्द्र आषाढ़ रवि गावै।

यम भादों आश्विन हिमरेता, कातिक होत दिवाकर नेता।


अगहन भिन्न विष्णु हैं पूसहिं, पुरुष नाम रवि हैं मलमासहिं।

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भानु चालीसा प्रेम युत, गावहिं जे नर नित्य।

सुख सम्पत्ति लहै विविध, होंहि सदा कृतकृत्य।।

Benefits of Chanting Surya Chalisa

Here is a list of benefits associated with the regular recitation of the Surya Chalisa from both spiritual and astrological perspectives:

Benefit	Spiritual Impact	Astrological Remedy
Improves Confidence	Invokes solar energy and inner strength	Strengthens a weak Sun in birth chart
Enhances Leadership Skills	Develops clarity and purpose	Balances ego and improves decision-making
Health and Vitality	Boosts life force and immunity	Cures Sun-related ailments like eye or heart issues
Fame and Recognition	Attracts positive attention and divine grace	Improves Sun’s placement in 10th or 1st house
Improves Father-Child Relationship	Promotes gratitude and ancestral blessings	Heals karmic issues related to father

When and How to Recite Surya Chalisa?

The best time to chant the Surya Chalisa is during sunrise. Facing the east direction while chanting brings maximum benefit. Light a ghee lamp and offer water to the Sun (Surya Arghya). Chant with devotion and focus. Sunday, being Surya’s day, is the most auspicious for starting the practice.

Surya Chalisa and Kundli Doshas

Many times, people suffer from Surya-related doshas like Grahan Dosh (Solar Eclipse), Pitra Dosh (ancestral issues), or low Sun strength in their horoscope. Reciting the Surya Chalisa daily or at least on Sundays can gradually help in mitigating such negative planetary effects. It strengthens the Atmakaraka planet (soul significator) and promotes overall harmony.

Surya Dev in Mythology

According to Hindu mythology, Surya Dev is the son of sage Kashyapa and Aditi. He rides a chariot drawn by seven horses, symbolizing seven chakras or days of the week. His divine presence governs the day and supports life on Earth. He is also the father of Shani (Saturn) and Yama (god of death), signifying karmic balance.

Personal View

As someone who has personally experienced the transformative power of the Surya Chalisa, I believe it is more than a devotional text—it’s a tool for self-empowerment. Each verse resonates with vitality and drives one toward spiritual awareness and personal strength. Whenever I feel low or directionless, chanting it reconnects me with inner confidence. From an astrological viewpoint, it has helped align my actions with my karmic responsibilities, especially during unfavorable Sun periods like Mahadasha or Antardasha.

Conclusion

Whether you believe in astrology, spirituality, or both, the Surya Chalisa serves as a bridge between cosmic energy and human consciousness. It not only strengthens the Sun in your chart but also revives your willpower, health, and leadership qualities. So, if you're facing low confidence, career obstacles, or father-related issues, make the Surya Chalisa a part of your daily life and witness the inner transformation.

FAQs

Q1. Can Surya Chalisa be chanted without knowing astrology?
Yes. Even without astrological knowledge, anyone can chant for protection and mental strength.

Q2. Is it necessary to chant in front of an idol?
Not mandatory, but keeping a Kali image or yantra enhances energy focus.

Q3. How soon can I see results?
It varies. Some experience immediate shifts; others notice gradual inner changes after 11–21 days.