Aditya Hridayam is comprised of 30 slokas
- Slokas 1-2: Agastya approaches Rāma
- Slokas 3-5: Agastya states the greatness of the Ādityahṛdayam and the advantages of reciting it
- Slokas 6-15: A description of Āditya as the embodiment of all Gods as well as nourisher, sustainer, and giver of heat.
- Slokas 16-20: Mantra Japa
- Slokas 21-24: Salutations to Āditya.
- Slokas 25-30: A description of the fruits of this prayer, the method of the recital, and the procedure followed by Rāma to successfully invoke Āditya to bless him with the requisite strength for the victory on the battlefield.
Benefits of Reciting Aditya Hridayam
- Lord Sri Rama defeated Ravana by chanting the Aditya Hridaya Stotra.
- Those who want an aura (Tejas) around them should recite the Aditya Hridaya Stotra. This is expressed in the Bhagavata.
- Kunti Devi was blessed with Karna by Bhagavan Surya's grace. Sugreeva was bestowed upon the monkey Rurajasa.
- Satrajit attained Syamantaka-mani through Surya worship.
- Dharma Raja received Akshaya Patra by worshiping Lord Surya, and he utilized this wish-granting bowl to amuse his visitors.
- According to the Skanda Purana, one must pray to Surya Bhagavan for happiness and well-being.
- According to the Samba Purana, Samba, the son of Jambavati, could be cured of his leprosy by worshiping Lord Surya.
