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The six bija mantras, or seed syllables for the Surya Namaskar: Om Hraam Om Hreem Om Hroom Om Hraim Om Hraum Om Hrah To be repeated four times during one round of the Surya Namaskar, or Sun Salutations.   More on the Sun Salutations . Also see Sun Mantras for the Surya Namaskar . Please note that the articles on this blog are intended as an aid for students practicing under the guidance of a  qualified yoga teacher, for safety, effectiveness and relevance.

Om Mitraya Namaha - salutations to the friend of all Om Ravaye Namaha - salutations to the shining one Om Suraya Namaha - salutations to the inducer of activity Om Bhanave Namaha -  salutations to he who illumines Om Khagaya Namaha -  salutations to she who moves quickly in the sky Om Pushne Namaha -  salutations to the giver of strength Om Hiranya Garbhaya Namaha - salutations to the golden cosmic self Om Marichaye Namaha - salutations to the Lord of the Dawn Om Adityaya Namaha - salutations to the son of Aditi, the cosmic Mother Om Savitre Namaha - salutations to the Lord of Creation Om Arkaya Namaha - salutations to he who is fit to be praised Om Bhaskaraya Namaha - salutations to she who leads to enlightenment  See descriptions and pictures of the Sun Salutations .  Also see Bija Mantras for Sun Salutations.