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[edit] Request proof-reading.
I have added the Sanskrit text for the surya-namaskar shlokas. I have done it based on the existing English transliterated version given and also made some changes as per what I feel should be the correct spellings. I request that someone with knowledge take a look at it and improve it if required. Thank you. Rohitbd 14:03, 27 February 2006 (UTC)
- Wouldn't it be better if the sholkas for Surya namaskara were put on that page. I don't think once this article expands and improves that there will be enough space here. GizzaChat © 06:34, 24 March 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Yantra image
I believe that the Yantra displayed on this page in a western invention and has little or nothing to do with the various yantras classically associated with Surya, both as a Devata (deity) and a Graha (planet).
[edit] Significance of the seven horses
I was thinking if the 7 horses of the demi-god Surya might be related to the seven colors of light. I know this might sound 'Hinduic' or 'New Age', but a couple of things come to mind - 1) Surya is the only celestial being depicted as riding a chariot with 7 horses but the numbers are usually even like 4 or 6. Also 3 and 9 and their even multiples are very important in Hindu traditions, but a number like 7, though it has been considered sacred by many cultures of known history has been reserved exclusively for Surya. 2) I came across an article at http://www.medieval.org/music/world/carnatic/lyrics/navagraha.html, about Konark which has this interesting thing to say :-
The seven horses at Konarak are named after these colors: Rakta (red), Rocika (orange), Pita (yellow), Nila (blue), Indra-nila (deep blue), Mocika (violet) and Shukla (white).
I am not sure, but sunlight as we all know, is composed of seven colors and despite the 'sacredness' of 7, it is reserved only for Surya.
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