Surya Namaskar Mantra and Merits

Surya Namaskar Mantra and Merits

Surya Namaskar

Surya namaskar and Surya puja performed on Makar Sankranti not only enhances your health but also brings prosperity. Surya namaskar is a series of 12 postures performed while facing the rising Sun. Yuddha Kaanda in Ramayana also gives instructions regarding Surya Namaskar.

Surya namaskar on Makar Sankranti

Sun is a symbol of consciousness and self-illumination. He is the ultimate source of energy. And the festival of Makar Sankranti is symbolizes sunshine in life. Hence performing surya namaskar early in the morning of makar sankranti is immensely beneficial for everyone.

Some Benefits of Surya Namaskar

• It is a wholesome exercise to improve health.
• It reduce stress from day-to-day life.
• Provides strength and flexibility.
• Tones up the nervous system, improves memory and concentration.
• It activates the endocrine system and chakras.
• It activates digestion and strengthens abdominal muscles.
• Thoroughly ventilates the lungs, and oxygenates the blood.
• Acts as detoxifying agent, by getting rid of enormous quantity of carbon dioxide and other toxic gases.
• Promotes sleep and calms anxiety.
• Normalizes the activity of the endocrine glands – especially the thyroid gland.
• Refreshes the skin. Prevents Skin disorders.

Mantra before starting Surya Namaskar

 आदित्यस्य नमस्कारन् ये कुर्वन्ति दिने दिने
आयुः प्रज्ञा बलम् वीर्यम् तेजस्तेशान् च जायते

The Mantras for Surya Namaskar

Om Mitraaya Namah
Om Ravaye Namah
Om Suryaya Namah
Om Bhaanave Namah
Om Khagaaya Namah
Om Pushne Namah
Om Hiranya Garbhaaya Namah
Om Mareechaye Namah
Om Aadityaaya Namah
Om Savitre Namah
Om Arkaaya Namah
Om Bhaaskaraya Namah
Om Sri Savitra Surya Narayanaaya Namah

How to perform Surya Namaskar

Look at the given images and observe carefully.

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