Surya Chalisa — Lyrics with Meaning

Doha

Jai jai jai Surya Bhagwaan, jag ke praan pradaata | Saat ashv rath par viraaje, jag ke jeevan-daata ||

Victory, victory, victory to Lord Surya, life-giver of the world. Seated on a chariot of seven horses, giver of life to the world.

Doha

Arun saarthi rath par sohe | Darshan karke sab man mohe || Kamal haath mein dhaaran kiye | Jag ko ujiyaara daan kiye ||

Aruna the charioteer shines on the chariot. Everyone's heart is enchanted at their sight. With lotuses in hand, they give the gift of light to the world.

Chaupai 1

Jai jai Surya Suresh mahaana | Dev graho ke ho sultaan || Kashyap putra Aditi ke nandan | Devtaon ke ho param vandan ||

Victory, victory to great Surya, sultan of the divine planets; son of Kashyap, son of Aditi — supremely honoured by all gods.

Chaupai 2

Ravi, Bhanu, Divakar naam | Aditya, Mitra, Pushan dhaam || Vivasvaan, Ark, Sahasraanshu | Bhaskar, Tvashta, Anshu-maalu ||

Ravi, Bhanu, Divakar, Aditya, Mitra, Pushan, Vivasvaan, Arka, Sahasraanshu, Bhaskar, Tvashta — these are the various names of Surya Dev that reflect his different attributes.

Chaupai 3

Saat rang ki kiran bikhere | Saat ashv rath par savere || Purv disha se udit hote | Jag ko jeevan-shakti dete ||

They scatter seven-coloured rays, coming in the morning on a chariot of seven horses. Rising from the east, they give life-energy to the world.

Chaupai 4

Ravivar ko jo pooja kare | Suryadev ki kripa bhare || Laal pushp aur laal chandan | Chadhaayen gud aur gehu nandan ||

Whoever worships on Sunday is filled with Surya Dev's grace. Offer red flowers, red sandalwood, jaggery and wheat.

Chaupai 5

Suryoday mein arghya do | Taambe ke paatr se jal chadhaawo || Gayatri mantra uchchaaran karo | Aditya-Hriday stotra padho ||

Give arghya at sunrise; pour water from a copper vessel. Recite the Gayatri Mantra and read the Aditya Hridayam stotra.

Chaupai 6

Netra rog ko door karte | Tvacha rog ko bhi harte || Aarogya ka daan dete | Deergh aayu ka varadaan dete ||

They cure eye diseases and remove skin diseases. They give the gift of health and bestow the boon of long life.

Chaupai 7

Chhath pooja mein vishesh poojan | Bihar-Poorab ka priya anupam || Dooobte suraj ki pooja hoti | Sukh-samriddhi ki dhaara hoti ||

Surya Dev receives special worship during Chhath Puja, the beloved unparalleled festival of Bihar and eastern India. The setting sun is worshipped and a stream of happiness and prosperity flows.

Chaupai 8

Surya-grah peeda jo paaye | Surya chalisa se door ho jaaye || Laal vastra dhaaran kare Ravi ko | Mite sabhi dosh tan-man ko ||

Whoever suffers from solar planetary troubles, the Surya Chalisa removes them. Wear red clothes on Sunday; all defects of body and mind are erased.

Chaupai 9

Kundali mein Surya nirbal ho | To nit paath kar balval ho || Pita-paksha sukh-samriddhi paaye | Raajya aur pad-pratishtha aaye ||

If the Sun is weak in the chart, recite daily to strengthen it. Gain happiness in the father's lineage and state, rank and prestige will come.

Chaupai 10

Surya chalisa nit padhe jo | Use mile tej-yash jo || Rogmukt ho kaaya uski | Kripa bane Suryadev ki uski ||

Whoever recites Surya Chalisa daily gains radiance and fame. Their body becomes free of disease and Surya Dev's grace stays upon them.

Doha

Surya charan namo namo, karo kripa apaar | Dehu tej buddhi bal, aarogya ka uphaar ||

I bow and bow at Surya Dev's feet; show boundless grace. Give the gifts of radiance, wisdom, strength and health.