Surya Namaskar – Automated Sun Salutation
In the golden embrace of dawn, when the first rays of the sun kiss the earth, ancient wisdom whispers through the ages in the form of the Surya Namaskar, or Sun Salutation. According to the venerable Vedic and yoga scholar Ganesh Mohan, the original Sun Salutation was not a series of physical postures but a sacred symphony of 132 mantras chanted at sunrise, each followed by a heartfelt prostration towards the radiant sun.
Today, the essence of these profound rituals is distilled into twelve powerful mantras, each connecting us to the sun’s subtle pranic currents, the twelve magnificent rays of solar light.
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Om Hraam Mitraaya Namaha (Salutations to the friend of all)
- With hands folded in Prayer Mudra, we honor the sun, the universal friend, the giver of life, light, and boundless energy.
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Om Hreem Ravayee Namaha (Salutations to the shining one)
- Stretching upwards, we reach for Ravaye, the luminous beacon, embodying the source of all brilliance.
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Om Hroom Suryaaya Namaha (Salutations to the one who induces activity)
- We salute Surya, the majestic charioteer of the heavens, whose seven horses symbolize the supreme consciousness that permeates all planes of existence.
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Om Hraim Bhaanave Namaha (Salutations to the one who illumines)
- The sun, our Guru, dispels the darkness of ignorance, illuminating our path with wisdom and clarity.
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Om Hraum Khagaaya Namaha (Salutations to the one who moves quickly in the sky)
- As the sun traverses the sky, it marks the passage of time, and in our bowing postures, we seek progress and enlightenment.
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Om Hraha Puushnee Namaha (Salutations to the giver of strength)
- The sun, source of all vitality, nourishes us with its life-giving rays, infusing us with strength and vigor.
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Om Hraam Hiranya Garbaaya Namaha (Salutations to the golden cosmic self)
- Hiranya Garbaaya, the cosmic womb, holds the potential of the universe, mirroring the sun’s role as the seed of all creation.
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Om Hreem Mariichayee Namaha (Salutations to the Lord of the dawn)
- Maricha, the dawn’s first light, guides us in distinguishing the real from the illusory, much like a mirage in the desert.
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Om Hroom Aadityaaya Namaha (Salutations to the son of Aditi – the cosmic Mother)
- Aaditya, born of Aditi, the great Maha Shakti, signifies the creative force from which all life springs.
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Om Hraim Savitree Namaha (Salutations to the stimulating power of the sun)
- Savitre, the dawn sun, awakens us to new beginnings, while Surya, the risen sun, energizes our daily endeavors.
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Om Hraum Arkaaya Namaha (Salutations to the one who is fit to be praised)
- Arka, the embodiment of energy, deserves our reverence as the sun fuels the world with its boundless power.
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Om Hraha Bhaaskaraaya Namaha (Salutation to the one who leads to enlightenment)
- We honor Bhaaskara, the light-bearer, guiding us towards the ultimate goal of liberation, as we reach towards the heavens in our final pose.
The Sun Salutation is not just a series of movements but a profound spiritual practice that imbues us with joy, energy, and myriad benefits:
• Activates the digestive system
• Promotes weight loss
• Enhances flexibility
• Detoxifies the body
• Boosts blood circulation
• Reduces stress and anxiety
• Tones muscles
• Improves lung function
• Strengthens muscles and joints
• Balances body and mind
• Increases energy levels
• Aids in combating insomnia
• Enhances immunity
• Promotes glowing skin
• Prevents hair loss
• Calms the nervous system
• Supports cardiovascular health
• Improves the function of vital glands
• Regulates menstrual cycles
• Lengthens the spine
• Balances hormones
Embrace the Sun Salutation, and let its magical embrace transform your body, mind, and spirit, leading you towards a luminous and enlightened existence.
Here the audio is an automated set of the Salutation. But adding to that is as if it was done at dawn at the top of a mountain. In this way, we receive the energy of the sun, the magic of a new day, joy, hope, more vitality, etc
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