Mantra for the Sun Salutations

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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.

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