The Om Japa Kusuma Mantra is a revitalizing chant that harmonizes our gratitude and energy with the powerful Sun. This mantra is a potent source of vibrancy, physical energy, and mental resilience. Through chanting, both the chanter and the listener seek inspiration and blessings from the Divine Sun, Surya, the life-giver for all beings. The Om Japa Kusuma Mantra is featured in the "Ancient Chants from India - Volume 2" album.

Lyrics of the Mantra

|| Om Japa Kusuma Sankaasham
Kaashya Peyam Mahaa Dyutim
Tamorim Sarva Papaghnam
Pranathosmi Divakaram ||

Meaning of the Mantra

Lyrics: || Om Japa Kusuma Sankaasham
Kaashya Peyam Mahaa Dyutim
Tamorim Sarva Papaghnam
Pranathosmi Divakaram ||

Meaning: Oh Divine One, as magnificent as the Hibiscus flower,
You, the blessed son of Kashyapa, are powerfully radiant.
You, the fierce enemy of darkness, who washes away all sins,
To your brilliant infinite light, I humbly bow.

Detailed Explanation:

• Om: Oh Divine One
• Japa Kusuma Sankaasham: Who is as magnificent as the Hibiscus flower
• Kaashya Peyam: Blessed son of Kashyapa
• Mahaa Dyutim: Powerfully radiant
• Tamorim: Fierce enemy of darkness
• Sarva Papaghnam: One who washes away all sins
• Pranathosmi: I humbly bow
• Divakaram: To your brilliant infinite light

Variations of the Mantra

This mantra is often referred to as the Aditya Hridaya Stotram or the Surya Ashtakam. Despite the slight variations in meaning, these names commonly describe the same verses dedicated to Lord Surya, the Sun God. "Aditya" refers to the sun, and "Hridaya" means heart, making Aditya Hridaya Stotram translate to "Heart of Aditya" or "Heart of the Sun."

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Benefits of the Mantra

The Om Japa Kusuma Mantra offers several mental and physical benefits to both the chanter and the listener. Listening to this cleansing Sun mantra along with meditation can help in the following ways:

• Benefit 1 - Heals fatigue: This mantra of radiant energy can heal fatigue, strain, and tiredness from the body.
• Benefit 2 - Develops your mind: With daily practice, this mantra helps cultivate a resilient, active, and agile mind.
• Benefit 3 - Increased vitality: Practicing this mantra daily helps fill us with vitality and joy as we tune out negativity.

History of the Mantra

The Om Japa Kusuma Mantra is dedicated to Surya, the Sun God. In Hinduism, the Sun, like other celestial bodies and elements, is revered as a deity. Surya is worshipped as the source of energy, health, and well-being. Rising before the Sun to offer meditation and prayers during sunrise is considered sacred, and this mantra has traditionally been a part of such morning salutations.