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Surya Suktam: Class-VII

The document summarizes the Surya Suktam, a hymn from the Rigveda that praises the sun god Surya. It contains three stanzas from the hymn translated into English that describe Surya filling the earth, air and sky with his brilliant presence. It also mentions that Surya's bay-colored horses pull his chariot across the sky and night spreads her garment when he withdraws them. The summary concludes by stating that the hymn asks the gods Varuna, Mitra, Aditi and Sindhu to protect from trouble as Surya ascends in the sky.

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Surya Suktam: Class-VII

The document summarizes the Surya Suktam, a hymn from the Rigveda that praises the sun god Surya. It contains three stanzas from the hymn translated into English that describe Surya filling the earth, air and sky with his brilliant presence. It also mentions that Surya's bay-colored horses pull his chariot across the sky and night spreads her garment when he withdraws them. The summary concludes by stating that the hymn asks the gods Varuna, Mitra, Aditi and Sindhu to protect from trouble as Surya ascends in the sky.

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Surya Suktam

Class-VII

Note

10

SURYA SUKTAM

In this lesson all Mantras are about the God Surya (Sun). Sun
has been depicted as God in Vedas. Sun is soul of whole world.
Sun is helpful in many ways.

OBJECTIVES

After studying this lesson, you will be able to:


• recite Saura Suktam from Rigveda;
• explain the meaning of this lesson.

108 Veda - C level


Surya Suktam
Class-VII
10.1 SURYA SUKTAM

Note

The brilliant presence of the Gods hath risen, the eye of Mitra,
Varuna and Agni. The soul of all that moveth not or moveth,
the Sun hath filled the air and earth and heaven.

Like as a young man followeth a maiden, so doth the Sun the


Dawn, refulgent Goddess:Where pious men extend their
generations, before the Auspicious One for happy fortune.

Veda - C level 109


Surya Suktam
Class-VII

Note

Auspicious are the Sun's Bay-coloured Horses, bright, changing


hues, meet for our shouts of triumph. Bearing our prayers, the
sky's ridge have they mounted, and in a moment speed round
earth and heaven.

This is the Godhead, this might of Surya: he hath withdrawn


what spread o'er work unfinished. When he hath loosed his
Horses from their station, straight over all Night spreadeth out
her garment.

110 Veda - C level


Surya Suktam
Class-VII

Note

In the sky's lap the Sun this form assumeth that Varuna and
Mitra may behold it. His Bay Steeds well maintain his power
eternal, at one time bright and darksome at another.

This day, O Gods, while Surya is ascending, deliver us from


trouble and dishonour. This prayer of ours may Varuna grant,
and Mitra, and Aditi and Sindhu, Earth and Heaven.

Veda - C level 111


Surya Suktam
Class-VII

INTEXT QUESTIONS 10.1


Note

WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNT

• Meaning of Surya suktam


• Virtues of the God Sun.

TERMINAL QUESTIONS
1. Write the meaning Surya Suktam in your own words.

112 Veda - C level


Surya Suktam
Class-VII

ANSWERS TO INTEXT QUESTIONS

10.1 Note

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