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Surya Gayatri

Surya Gayatri

ॐ भास्कराय विद्महे महाद्युतिकराय धीमहि । तन्नो आदित्यः प्रचोदयात् ॥

oṃ bhāskarāya vidmahe mahādyutikarāya dhīmahi | tanno ādityaḥ pracodayāt ||

Meaning

May we contemplate the radiant sun, source of great brilliance; may Aditya inspire us.

Why recite it

A morning prayer for vitality and clear intention.

Source

Traditional Surya Gayatri; wording varies by lineage