Combinations of 2 sounds Haand Rawith variations caused by 6 vowelsAa, E, U, Aai, Au, Aha.

Benefits of chanting: OM (Pranava)

Stimulates all the vital internal organs of the body, especially the brain, heart and stomach

Hram Acts as a stimulus to the brain, heart, alimentary canal, respiratory organs such as nose, windpipe, throat, lungs & chest and upper ribs

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Sun Salutations Beeja Mantra(To be pronounced before chanting each name)

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Sun Salutations Beeja Mantra (contd)(To be pronounced before chanting each name)

Hrim Invigorates the throat, palate, heart, respiratory and digestive organs

Hrum Strengthens the liver, spleen, stomach, abdomen, uterus and intestines

HraimStimulates kidneys

HroumNormalizes the function of rectum and anus

HrahDevelops the chest and throat

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Adjectives offered to The Sun (Names of Surya)(To be Chanted before each Cycle)

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Mitra A friend of allRavi Praised by allSurya The stimulatorBhanu Giver of luster/beautyKhaga Stimulator of sensesPushan The one who nourishesHiranyagarbha One who possesses power to develop energy

and vitality Marici Destroyer of diseasesAditya One who attractsSavitr BegetterArka Fit to be reveredBhaskar Refulgent

Chanting Bija Mantras and Suns Adjective1) Aum Hram Mitraya Namaha2) Aum Hrim Ravaye Namaha3) Aum Hrum Suryaya Namaha4) Aum Hraim Bhanave Namaha5) Aum Hroum Khagaya Namaha6) Aum Hraha Pushne Namaha7) Aum Hram Hiranyagarbhaya Namaha8) Aum Hrim Marichaye Namaha9) Aum Hrum Adityaya Namaha10) Aum Hraim Savitre Namaha11) Aum Hroum Arkaya Namaha12) Aum Hraha Bhaskaraya Namaha13) Aum Sri Savitra Surya Narayanaya Namaha

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