1. Pranamasana (Prayer Pose) Mantra:
ॐ मित्राय नमः
Om Mitraaya Namaha
Meaning: One who is friendly to all.
2. Hasta Uttanasana (Raised Arms Pose) Mantra:
ॐ रवये नमः।
Om Ravaye Namaha
Meaning:
The shining one, the radiant one.
3. Hasta Padasana (Hand to Foot Pose) Mantra:
ॐ सूर्याय नम:।
Om Suryaya Namaha
Meaning: The dispeller of darkness, responsible for generating activity.
4. Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian Pose) Mantra:
ॐ भानवे नमः।
Om Bhaanave Namaha
Meaning: One who illuminates or the bright one.
5. Dandasana (Stick Pose) Mantra:
ॐ खगाय नमः।
Om Khagaya Namaha
Meaning: One who is all pervading, one who moves through the sky.
6. Ashtanga Namaskara (Salute with Eight Parts Pose) Mantra:
ॐ पूष्णे नमः।
Om Pooshne Namaha
Meaning: Giver of nourishment and fulfillment.
7. Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) Mantra:
ॐ हिरण्यगर्भाय नमः।
Om Hiranya Garbhaya Namaha
Meaning: One who has a golden colored brilliance.
8. Parvatasana(Mountain Pose) Mantra:
ॐ मरीचये नमः।
Om Mareechaye Namaha
Meaning:
Giver of light with infinite rays.
9. Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian Pose) Mantra:
ॐ आदित्याय नम:।
Om Aadityaaya Namaha
Meaning: The son of Aditi, the cosmic divine mother.
10. Hasta Padasana (Hand to Foot Pose) Mantra:
ॐ सवित्रे नमः।
Om Savitre Namaha
Meaning: One who is responsible for life.
11. Hasta Uttanasana (Raised Arms Pose) Mantra:
ॐ अर्काय नमः।
Om Arkaaya Namaha
Meaning: One who is worthy of praise and glory.
12. Tadasana (Standing or Palm Tree Pose) Mantra:
ॐ भास्कराय नमः।
Om Bhaskaraya Namaha
Meaning: Giver of wisdom and cosmic illumination.
Om Mitraya Namaha (salutation to the friend of all)
Standing in Pranamasana, embodying the attitude of reverence to the sun, our source of life. In the scriptures Mitra is described as ‘calling man to action’ and sustaining life without discrimination, just
as the early morning sun signifies the beginnings of the days activity and shining light on all of life.Om Ravaye Namaha (salutation to the shining one)
In hasta utthanasana we stretch our entire being up towards the source of life, to receives its blessings, much like a flower. Ravaye can be translated as one who shines and offers divine blessings upon
life.Om Suryaya Namaha (salutation to he who induces activity)
Surya is the deity who represents the dynamic aspect of the sun, symbolising the supreme consciousness itself who governs all levels of manifestation. Out of all the deities, he is regarded as the
solar God in the sky, whilst Agni (fire) is his representation on earth. In mythology, Surya is worshipped as the Lord of Heaven, in his chariot led by 7 horses, representing his seven solar rays which
themselves are emanations of the 7 planes of existence.Om Bhanave Namaha (salutation to he who illuminates)
We turn our faces towards the suns illumination. The sun is a physical reprsentation of the guru who’s purpose is to remove the darkness of our delusions (samsara), or we can say to end the night of ignorance much like the Sun rising at dawn.Om Khagaya Namaha (salutation to he who moves in the sky)
The sun’s daily movement across the sky was the first way in which our ancestors measured time. In parvatasna, we are showing gratitude for the sun, and the progression of life.Om Pushne Namaha (salutation to the giver of strength and nourishment)
The sun gives us light, heat and energy. In ashtangasana, we are offering respect by touching all 8 corners of our bodies to the earth, connecting our hearts to the earth. This can be seen as offering
our entire being to the sun, to gain strength both mentally, physically and spiritually.Om Hiranya Garbhaya Namaha (salutation to the golden cosmic self)
In bhujangasana we pray for the awakening of creative energy. Hiranya garbha is said to be the golden egg from whcih Bramha was born. It is the seed of causality therefore meaning that within it
is contained the potential for the entire universe before its manifest form. In the same way, within the golden sphere of the sun is this same life potential representing the great cosmic principle.
Om Marichaye Namaha (salutation to the Lord of the Dawn)
In parvatanasna we ask for the discernment between the unreal and the real, a new dawn of distinguishment.. Maricha is one of Brahmas sons, like a ray of light from the sun. However, his name also means mirage. On the spiritual path we seek after true meaning, like someone lost in the desert searching for water who can be fooled by a mirage which is created by the dancing of the sun’s rays
on the earth.Om Adityaya Namaha (salutation to the son of Aditi, the cosmic mother)
In ashwa sanchalasana we salute Aditi. Aditi is one of the cosmic Mother’s (maha-shakti) many names. She is said to be the mother of all the gods, and an everlasting energy (shakti); the first creative
force from which all others came. The sun is one of these children.
Om Savitre Namaha (salutation to the stimulating power of the sun)
Savitre represents the sun before it has risen, arousing and energising man into the waking state where as Surya is said to be the sun after sunrise, once the activity has begun. Therefore we also salute Savitre in padahastasana, for the galvanising power of the Sun.Om Arkaya Namaha ( salutation to he is fit to be praised)
In hastautthasana we are offering our greatest respect to the sun for all of it’s qualities. Arka can be translated as meaning ‘energy’. The sun is the source of the greatest manifest energy in our solar system.Om Bhaskaraya Namaha (salutation to he who leads to enlightenment)
The final solution is an offering of respect and gratitude for the suns highest purpose; a symbol of the unveiling of the transcendental spiritual truth, beyond all planes of existence. He lights up the
path to our ultimate goal of moksha (liberation). We ask that the pathway may be revealed to us.