About the Hymn Adithya hrudayam is a powerful Hymn which describes the sun god as the supreme God Brahman and praises all the divine qualities and powers of the sun.
The Hymn was taught to prince Rama by sage Agasthya to help Rama to gain success.
This wonderful Hymn is in the hundred and fifth sarga (chapter) of Yuddha Khanda (section describing the great war between Rama and Ravana) in Valmiki Ramayana.
This is one of the most powerful sacred and popular hymns praising the Sun god.
About the Hymn Adithya hrudayam is a powerful Hymn which describes the sun god as the supreme God Brahman and praises all the divine qualities and powers of the sun