You must have seen many people offering water to Sun God, have you? However, did you ever ponder the reason behind doing so? The Hindu rites and rituals always have some meaning to it. There is always a scientific backing to it which makes it an age-old and popular practice. In this following excerpt, you will understand that very reason. We will also touch on the right procedure and the right mantra for offering water to Sun God.
Need For Colours
Firstly, our body has a great need for colours. Yes, these play a major role and are vital for the well-being of the different parts of one’s body system. It may surprise many people when they know that several parts of the human body have different colours. For example, our nerves are blue. Similarly, the heart is red, kidneys and pancreas are brownish, the bones are white, and the brain nerves are in rainbow colours.
Also, the rays of the sun are white, but when they pass through a medium, they get broken into their basic hues. It’s important to follow a particular manner while offering water to the rising sun. You cannot do it randomly without any procedure. When you do so, the sheet of water falling on to the groundworks as a medium. It works in such a way that it splits the sun’s rays into a spectrum of colours. Not only this, but it also enters our body to benefit us in the most amazing ways.
The Right Procedure of Offering Water to Sun
So, if you wish to do it, you must follow the right procedure for offering water to Sun God.
- Firstly, make sure you stand facing the sun with a vessel full of water.
- Then hold the vessel at a level, that is, between the sun and your eyes.
- Later pour out the water slowly to the ground, allowing the sun’s rays to pass through the sheet of water falling on the ground.
- The rays of the sun, while passing through the water, will break into their basic colours.
- Then it will fall on the face and thus enter the body of the person.
- The one who is offering the water will benefit him spiritually as well as physically.
- However, some people hold the view that the water vessel must remain at chest level only.
Remember that when one receives solar energy in this manner, it taps the natural source of Mother Nature. And this happens for our benefit, with no negative side effects. Hindu scriptures state that the ultraviolet rays of the sun destroy the bacteria of several deadly diseases. Hence, it is truly a practical thing to do.
The Mantra while Offering Water to Sun
Having the right procedure is incomplete without the mantra. Therefore, while offering water to sun, a mantra is spoken. And it is utmost important to know the details of the mantra seamlessly, that is,
“Om Rogiam Vinashaya Dev Jyoti Namaste”
Well, Besides curing and warding off diseases, one also improves their own eyesight. Remember that worshipping the sun god, surya is truly a great event in one’s daily life. Astrologically, the sun is symbolic of one’s eyes, soul and father. Therefore, offering water to surya mitigates past life karma. Hence any ill deeds against anyone can indeed vanish away. Now you are aware of all the reasons behind the offering of water to the sun god.
