About this stotra
Lord Surya, also known as the Sun God, is a central figure in Hinduism, representing the source of light, life, and energy. He is revered as the sustainer of life and is often associated with health, vitality, and the dispelling of darkness and ignorance.
The verse describes how the Sun God (Surya) manifests as the three primary deities of the Hindu Trinity—the Trimurti—at different times of the day.
Sunrise (Brahma): At dawn, the Sun represents Brahma, the Creator. Just as Brahma brings the universe into being, the sunrise brings a new day and fresh life into the world.
Mid-noon (Maheshwara): At midday, the Sun's intensity is at its peak, representing Shiva (Maheshwara), the Transformer/Destroyer. This stage symbolizes the peak energy and the "destructive" heat required for various natural cycles.
Sunset (Vishnu): At dusk, the Sun takes the form of Vishnu, the Preserver. As the day ends, the world enters a period of rest and preservation.
Divākaram (The Sun): The Sun is referred to as "Divākara," the "maker of the day," who unites these three divine powers into one visible celestial body.
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Verse 1
Udaye Brahmasvarupoyam – Verse 1
उदये ब्रह्मस्वरूपोऽयं मध्याह्नेतु महेश्वरम् ।
अस्तमाने स्वयं विष्णुं त्रयीमूर्तिं दिवाकरम् ॥
udaye brahmasvarūpo'yaṃ madhyāhnetu maheśvaram .
astamāne svayaṃ viṣṇuṃ trayīmūrtiṃ divākaram ..
At sunrise, this (Sun) is in the form of Brahma; at noon indeed, (he becomes) Maheśvara; at sunset, he himself is Vishnu - (thus meditate on) the Sun who embodies the three divine forms (trimūrti).
Word by word
- उदये (udaye)
- at sunrise
- ब्रह्मस्वरूपः अयम् (brahmasvarūpo 'yaṃ)
- this one is in the form of Brahma (brahma:Brahma | svarūpaṃ:form)
- मध्याह्ने (madhyāhne)
- at mid-noon
- तु (tu)
- indeed
- महेश्वरम् (maheśvaram)
- Maheshwara (Shiva)
- अस्तमाने (astamāne)
- at sunset
- स्वयं (svayaṃ)
- himself
- विष्णुं (viṣṇuṃ)
- Vishnu
- त्रयीमूर्तिं (trayīmūrtiṃ)
- embodiment of three forms (trayī:three | mūrtiṃ:form)
- दिवाकरम् (divākaram)
- Sun
