The Āditya hṛdaya, is a hymn in glorification of the Sun or Surya and was initiated by the great sage Agastya to Lord Shree Rama on the battlefield before the epic fight with Ravana. This prayer is addressed to the Sun God and occurs in Yuddha Kanda of Valmiki Ramayana. The Sun God is considered the illustrious lord of all victories.
This hymn (Āditya hṛdaya) praise to the Sun God is known as the Heart of Aditya. The word heart or hridayam refers to the One (ayam) who is shining or dwelling in the heart (hridi). Aditya is derived from “ad” meaning “to enjoy” or to perceive all sense objects like sound, touch, form, taste and smell, after entering the heart. So by the Heart of Aditya is meant the inner and unchanging witness of all thoughts, words and deeds, whose nature is the all-pervading Light of Consciousness. By the repetition of this holy hymn daily, one attains imperishableness, the highest good, all blissfulness, the end of all sins-troubles and sorrows, and a long life coupled with good health. It is also said to be beneficial for ailments related to heart. Thus, one should worship the rising Sun of divine rays who is hailed as the brilliant Lord of the universe by all devas and asuras, by all men, women and gods. The Sun God is Universal.
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14 окт 2024
