In Yuddha Kanda, Sage Agastya teaches Aditya Hrudaya Stotram to Rama when he is fatigued before the final fight with Ravana. The hymn is presented as a prayer for clarity, courage, and victory.
In simple terms, the hymn treats Surya as the universal witness and source of life-giving energy. The “heart” of Aditya is understood as the inner, constant light of awareness that supports right action and removes grief, fear, and confusion when remembered with devotion.
| Lyrics (Transliteration) | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tato yuddha parishrantam samare chintaya sthitam ... upagamya bravidramam agastyo bhagavan rishihi |
Seeing Rama tired and thoughtful in battle, Sage Agastya approaches and gives him a sacred teaching before the decisive encounter. |
| aditya-hridayam punyam sarva shatru-vinashanam jayavaham japen-nityam akshayyam paramam shivam |
Aditya Hrudaya Stotram is praised as sacred, victorious, and auspicious—destroying obstacles and strengthening resolve. |
| sarvamangala-mangalyam sarva papa pranashanam chintashoka-prashamanam ayurvardhana-muttamam |
It is said to remove sorrow and anxiety, reduce the burden of sin, and support long life and wellbeing. |
| rashmi mantam samudyantam devasura-namaskritam pujayasva vivasvantam bhaskaram bhuvaneshvaram |
Worship the radiant Sun, honored by devas and asuras alike, as the illumining lord of the worlds. |
| esha brahma cha vishnush cha shivah skandah prajapatihi ... | The hymn identifies Surya with multiple divine powers and cosmic functions, emphasizing unity of divine manifestations. |
| nakshatra grahataranam-adhipo vishva-bhavanah tejasamapi tejasvi dvadashatman namo'stu te |
Salutations to the lord of stars and planets, the source of brilliance, appearing through the twelve solar forms. |
| etat trigunitam japtva yuddheshu vijayishyasi | Agastya tells Rama that reciting this with concentration leads to victory in battle. |
| etachchrutva mahateja nashtashoko'bhavattada ... | After hearing the hymn, Rama becomes free of grief, regains confidence, and proceeds to battle with renewed strength. |
Reference source used for this page: Aditya Hrudaya Stotram (harekrsna.de)