Samba Purana in Hinglish
साम्बपुराण
The Ancient Text of Surya Worship and Solar Devotion
The Samba Purana is a unique sacred text centered on the worship of Surya, the Sun god. Narrating the story of Samba's curse and cure through solar devotion, it encompasses the establishment of Mitravana, the arrival of Maga priests, temple architecture, tantric mantras, healing rituals, and the path to liberation through Saura Yoga.
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The Samba Purana, also known as the Sambapurana, is an Upa-Purana devoted to the glorification and worship of Surya, the Sun god. It tells the story of Samba, son of Krishna, who was cursed with leprosy and healed through devoted solar worship at Mitravana. The text uniquely documents the arrival of Maga (Zoroastrian-influenced) priests from Shakadvipa, the construction of Surya temples and idols, elaborate tantric rituals, mantric sciences, yogic practices, and the path of Saura liberation. It is an invaluable source for understanding the solar worship tradition of ancient India.
How This Book Is Organised
The Samba Purana is structured into 84 Adhyayas (chapters), encompassing mythology, cosmology, temple architecture, ritual procedures, tantric practices, and yogic philosophy.
Adhyayas
84 chapters of sacred teaching
Shlokas
Verses read one by one
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This edition of the Samba Purana on Vedapath includes:
Original Sanskrit verses (Devanagari)
Transliteration for guided reading
Word-by-word meanings
Clear, faithful translations
Surya theology, Saura rituals, mantra-tantra, temple architecture, and Maga tradition
Adhyayas of the Samba Purana
The Samba Purana is composed of 84 Adhyayas.
Each Adhyaya covers mythology, cosmology, temple architecture, rituals, tantric mantras, yoga, or healing through Surya worship.
Adhyaya 0: Mangalacharanam and Anukramanika (Introduction and Index)
Suta ne shuru mein Bhanudeva Surya ki prashansa ki, jo andhera door karte hain aur kushth rog theek
Samba Purana Adhyaya 0 presents the auspicious invocation and the table of contents for the entire text, setting the stage for the discourse on Surya worship and the Saura tradition.
Adhyaya 1: Brihadbala’s Inquiry into the Supreme Deity and the Glory of Surya
Suta ne kah ki Raghu vansh ke Raja Brihadbala ne apne guru Vashistha se poocha ki woh kaun hai jo sa
Samba Purana Adhyaya 1 opens with King Brihadbala’s inquiry into the supreme deity, leading to a discourse on the glory and supremacy of Surya as the ultimate cosmic principle.
Adhyaya 2: The Curse of Samba and the Establishment of Mitravana
Raja Brihadbala ne poocha ki Surya ki puja ka sabse bada sthan kahan hai. Rishi Vashistha ne bataya
Samba Purana Adhyaya 2 narrates how Samba, son of Krishna, was cursed with leprosy and how the sacred site of Mitravana was established for Surya worship and healing.
Adhyaya 3: The Twelve Manifestations of Surya and the Origins of Mitravana
Raja Vrihadbala ne Sage Vashistha se poocha ki agar Samba ne mandir banaya to Mitravana Surya ka asl
Samba Purana Adhyaya 3 describes the twelve manifestations of the Sun god and traces the sacred origins of Mitravana as a center of solar devotion.
Adhyaya 4: The Secret of Surya’s Penance: Mitra’s Discourse to Narada
Raja Vrihadbala ne Vasishtha se poocha ki Surya ne tapasya kyun ki. Vasishtha ne Narada aur Mitra ki
Samba Purana Adhyaya 4 reveals the secret of Surya’s penance through Mitra’s discourse to Narada, explaining the solar deity’s austerities and cosmic role.
Adhyaya 5: Samba’s Plea and Narada’s Revelation of Suryaloka
Samba ne apne pita Krishna ke badhe hue shrap se bahut takleef uthayi. Usne apni bekasuri batate hue
Samba Purana Adhyaya 5 recounts Samba’s heartfelt plea for healing and Narada’s revelation of Suryaloka, the divine abode of the Sun god.
Adhyaya 6: Cosmology, the Omnipresence of Surya, and the Emanation of Rays and Planets
Samba ne Narada se pucha ki Surya kitne roop lete hain aur unki shakti kya hai. Narada ne bataya ki
Samba Purana Adhyaya 6 expounds the cosmological framework, establishing Surya’s omnipresence and describing the emanation of solar rays and planetary bodies.
Adhyaya 7: The Supremacy of Surya and the Cycle of Time
Narada ne Samba ko bataya ki Surya teeno lokon ka mool hai. Wo gods, demons aur insaan sab ka aadhaa
Samba Purana Adhyaya 7 establishes the supremacy of Surya over all deities and explains the cosmic cycle of time governed by the Sun’s movements.
Adhyaya 8: The Twelve Adityas, Etymology of Surya’s Names, and His Supreme Universality
Narada ne Samba ko bataya ki Surya ke barah roop hain jo barah mahine chalate hain. Har Aditya ki ki
Samba Purana Adhyaya 8 enumerates the twelve Adityas, explains the etymology of Surya’s many names, and affirms his supreme universality across all realms.
Adhyaya 9: Genealogy of Surya’s Consorts Rajni and Nikshubha
Samba ne Narada ki baat sun ke Surya ke prati apna pyaar dikhaya. Usne Surya ki patniyon Rajni aur N
Samba Purana Adhyaya 9 traces the genealogy of Surya’s consorts Rajni and Nikshubha and their progeny in the solar lineage.
Adhyaya 10: The Progeny of Surya, the Illusion of Chhaya, and the Trimming of the Sun
Narada ne Surya aur unki biwiyon ki kahani sunai. Samjna Surya ki garmi nahi jhel saki. Usne apni ch
Samba Purana Adhyaya 10 narrates the progeny of Surya, the tale of Chhaya’s illusion, and the famous trimming of the Sun’s radiance by Vishvakarma.
Adhyaya 11: The Paring of Surya’s Radiance by Vishvakarma
Samba ne Narada se poocha ki Surya ka roop kam kaise hua. Narada ne bataya ki Samjna apne papa ke gh
Samba Purana Adhyaya 11 describes how Vishvakarma pared down Surya’s overwhelming radiance, shaping the excess into divine weapons and ornaments.
Adhyaya 12: The Stuti of Surya During His Shaping by Vishwakarma
Samba ne puchha ki jab Vishwakarma ne Surya ko banaya tha, tab Brahma aur Devataon ne kaun sa stuti
Samba Purana Adhyaya 12 presents the hymn of praise (stuti) offered to Surya during the process of his divine shaping by Vishwakarma.
Adhyaya 13: The Origin and Supreme Glory of Surya
Samba ne Narada se kaha ki aap Surya ke aur kisse sunao. Narada ne bataya ki santo ne Brahma se pooc
Samba Purana Adhyaya 13 reveals the origin of Surya and extols his supreme glory as the source of all light, life, and cosmic order.
Adhyaya 14: The Trimming of Surya’s Radiance by Vishvakarma
Samba ne puchha ki Surya ka roop kaise bana. Narada ne bataya ki Martanda ki garmi se sab bahut pare
Samba Purana Adhyaya 14 continues the account of Vishvakarma trimming Surya’s radiance and the divine instruments fashioned from the solar effulgence.
Adhyaya 15: The Eighteen Attendants of Surya and the Story of Dindi
Narada ne bataya ki Surya ke atharah main sevak kaise bane. Devta dar gaye ki Surya Daityon ko varda
Samba Purana Adhyaya 15 enumerates the eighteen divine attendants of Surya and narrates the story of Dindi, a devoted worshipper of the Sun.
Adhyaya 16: Dindi’s Stuti to Surya and the Glory of Avimukta Kshetra
Narada ne Samba ko Dindi ki Surya stuti sunayi. Dindi yaani Shiv ne dhyan mein Surya ki tareef ki. S
Samba Purana Adhyaya 16 presents Dindi’s hymn to Surya and describes the glory of Avimukta Kshetra as a sacred site of solar worship.
Adhyaya 17: Description of Vyoma, Devas, and the Planetary System
Narada ji ne Vyoma ya aasman ke baare mein bataya. Unhone 33 devi devataon ki list di jaise 11 Rudra
Samba Purana Adhyaya 17 describes the celestial space (Vyoma), the Devas who inhabit it, and the structure of the planetary system governed by Surya.
Adhyaya 18: Cosmological Geography and the Glory of Mount Meru
Narada ne samjhaya ki brahmand kaisa dikhta hai aur dharti ka naksha kya hai. Jambu samet saat khand
Samba Purana Adhyaya 18 presents the cosmological geography centered on Mount Meru, the axis of the universe, and its relation to solar worship.
Adhyaya 19: The Orbit of the Sun and the Cities of the Lokapalas
Narada ne Surya ki goth ke baare mein samjhaya. Surya Mount Meru ke gird bahut tezi se ghoomta hai.
Samba Purana Adhyaya 19 describes the orbit of the Sun through the heavens and the divine cities of the Lokapalas (guardians of the directions).
Adhyaya 20: The Architecture of Surya’s Chariot and the Solar Retinue
Narada ne Surya ke rath ka poora detail bataya. Yeh rath samay ka roop hai, ek chakke mein seasons a
Samba Purana Adhyaya 20 details the magnificent architecture of Surya’s celestial chariot and the divine retinue that accompanies the Sun god.
Adhyaya 21: The Lunar Cycle, the Sixteen Kalas, and the Journey to Mitravana
Samba ne Narada se pucha ki chandrama kaise badhta aur ghat-ta hai. Narada ne bataya ki chandrama ke
Samba Purana Adhyaya 21 explains the lunar cycle and its sixteen kalas, connecting them to the sacred journey to Mitravana for solar worship.
Adhyaya 22: The Waxing and Waning of the Moon and the Supremacy of Surya
Samba ne Narada se pucha ki chandra ka barhna aur ghatna kaise hota hai. Narada ne bataya ki shukla
Samba Purana Adhyaya 22 explains the phenomenon of the Moon’s waxing and waning and affirms Surya’s supremacy over all celestial bodies.
Adhyaya 23: The Phenomenon of Eclipses: The Illusion of Rahu and the Nectar of Soma
Samba ne Narada se pucha ki Rahu andhere ka tukda hai, to wo Surya ko kaise nigal sakta hai. Narada
Samba Purana Adhyaya 23 explains eclipses through the illusion of Rahu and the mythological connection to the nectar of Soma.
Adhyaya 24: Samba’s Prayer to Surya and the Miraculous Cure of His Leprosy
Samba ko kodh ho gaya tha aur dawai se koi fayeda nahi hua. Usne apne pita Krishna se permission li
Samba Purana Adhyaya 24 narrates Samba’s fervent prayer to Surya and the miraculous cure of his leprosy through divine solar grace.
Adhyaya 25: Description of the Stavaraja Revealed by Surya
Rishi Vasishtha batate hain ki Samba ne kamzor ho kar Surya Dev ki hazaar naam se stuti ki. Surya De
Samba Purana Adhyaya 25 presents the Stavaraja, the king of hymns revealed by Surya himself, extolling the Sun’s supreme nature.
Adhyaya 26: Maganayanam (Bringing of the Magas)
Samba ko Chandrabhaga nadi mein Surya ki ek lakdi ki murti mili jo pani pe tair rahi thi. Usne wo mu
Samba Purana Adhyaya 26 describes the Maganayanam, the bringing of the Maga priests from Shakadvipa to establish proper Surya worship rituals.
Adhyaya 27: The Significance of Magas and Yajakas and the Three Forms of Surya
Vashistha ne Surya ke bhakton ki baat sunayi. Woh batate hain ki Surya upaasak dono raaste chalte ha
Samba Purana Adhyaya 27 explains the significance of the Maga and Yajaka priests and describes the three forms of Surya in ritual worship.
Adhyaya 28: Saura Yoga and the Supreme State of Surya
Is adhyaya mein Saura Yoga ki baat hai jo moksh tak le jaata hai. Pehle bataya hai ki sharir nakli h
Samba Purana Adhyaya 28 teaches the path of Saura Yoga, meditation on Surya, and describes the supreme spiritual state attained through solar devotion.
Adhyaya 29: Rules for Sun Idol Construction and Temple Architecture
Rishi Vashistha ne Samba ko Surya ki murti aur mandir banane ke niyam bataye. Pehle log Surya ko gol
Samba Purana Adhyaya 29 prescribes detailed rules for the construction of Surya idols and the architectural principles for Surya temples.
Adhyaya 30: Rules for Selecting Wood for Surya Images (Pratima Vidhi)
Is adhyaya mein Vasishtha Surya ki murti banane ke niyam batate hain. Murti saat prakar ki hoti hai
Samba Purana Adhyaya 30 specifies the rules for selecting wood and materials for crafting Surya images, as part of the Pratima Vidhi tradition.
Adhyaya 31: Pratima Lakshanam: The Characteristics and Proportions of the Surya Idol
Rishi Vashistha ne Surya ki murti banane ke saare niyam bataye. Murti ki unchi ek haath se saade tee
Samba Purana Adhyaya 31 details the Pratima Lakshanam: the canonical characteristics, proportions, and iconographic standards for Surya idols.
Adhyaya 32: The Ritual of Adhivasana and Installation of Surya’s Idol
Is adhyaya mein Surya ki murti ki sthapna ka pura bataya gaya hai. Pehle pavitra nadiyon aur samudro
Samba Purana Adhyaya 32 describes the Adhivasana ritual and the sacred ceremony for installing the Surya idol in a temple.
Adhyaya 33: Dhvajaropana Vidhi: The Ritual of Flag Hoisting
Narada ji batate hain ki mandir ke upar jhanda lagana bahut zaroori hai. Yeh riwaz purane Deva-Asura
Samba Purana Adhyaya 33 prescribes the Dhvajaropana Vidhi, the ritual of hoisting the sacred flag at a Surya temple as part of worship ceremonies.
Adhyaya 34: The Annual Ratha Yatra and Graha Shanti Vidhi
Ek saal baad Samba ne Narada se pooch ki saal bhar ki pooja kaise karein. Narada ne unko ratha yatra
Samba Purana Adhyaya 34 describes the annual Ratha Yatra procession for Surya and the Graha Shanti Vidhi for planetary pacification.
Adhyaya 35: The Rituals of Ratha Yatra, Purification, and Dhupa Vidhi
Vasishtha ne Surya ki Ratha Yatra ke sab rituals bataye. Chariot ko Vedas aur Gayatri se banaya jata
Samba Purana Adhyaya 35 details the rituals of the Ratha Yatra, purification ceremonies, and the Dhupa Vidhi (incense offering) for Surya worship.
Adhyaya 36: Homa Vidhana: The Procedure of Fire Oblations to Surya
Rishi Vasistha ne Surya ke liye Homa kaise karna hai, wo sab bataya. Unhone Arani se agni paida karn
Samba Purana Adhyaya 36 prescribes the Homa Vidhana, the detailed procedure of fire oblations (homa) dedicated to Surya for spiritual merit.
Adhyaya 37: The Fruits of Sun Worship: Devotion, Rituals, and Offerings to Surya
Is chapter mein Vasistha Samba aur Narada ki baat sunate hain. Narada batate hain ki Surya ki puja k
Samba Purana Adhyaya 37 enumerates the spiritual fruits of sun worship, including the merits of devotion, rituals, and various offerings to Surya.
Adhyaya 38: Saura Diksha and Mandala Vidhana
Raja Brihadbala ne Samba ki diksha ke baare mein poocha. Vasishtha ne bataya ki Surya ne ye sab kais
Samba Purana Adhyaya 38 describes the Saura Diksha (solar initiation) and the Mandala Vidhana, the ritual construction and use of sacred diagrams in Surya worship.
Adhyaya 39: The Mysticism of the Sanskrit Alphabet and the Saura Mahamantra
Vasistha ne bataya ki Sanskrit ke har akshar Surya ke cosmic roop se juda hua hai. Raja Brihadbala n
Samba Purana Adhyaya 39 explores the mysticism of the Sanskrit alphabet and reveals the Saura Mahamantra, the great solar mantra for spiritual attainment.
Adhyaya 40: The Directional Worship of Attendant Deities and the Glory of Saura Shastra
Vasishtha ne charo disha mein sthit devi devtaon ki puja ka tarika bataya. Har disha ke liye alag al
Samba Purana Adhyaya 40 describes the worship of attendant deities in the cardinal directions and extols the glory of the Saura Shastra tradition.
Adhyaya 41: Ritual Offerings to Dikpalas and the Supreme Glory of Surya Worship
Is chapter mein Dikpalas ke liye homa aur bali ka poora bataya gaya hai. Har disha ke liye ghee ya p
Samba Purana Adhyaya 41 prescribes ritual offerings to the Dikpalas (guardians of directions) and affirms the supreme glory of Surya worship.
Adhyaya 42: The Arrival at Mitravana, Surya’s Boons to the Ascetics, and Cosmic Time
Samba Maga panditon ke saath Tapovana pahuncha jo namak samundar ke kinare tha. Wahan devta aur rish
Samba Purana Adhyaya 42 narrates the arrival at Mitravana, Surya’s boons granted to the ascetics, and teachings on cosmic time cycles.
Adhyaya 43: The Establishment of the Surya Idol at Mundira
Vasistha ne samundar ke kinare ek pavitra van ka bataya jahan devi aur rishi suraj nikalne ka inteza
Samba Purana Adhyaya 43 describes the sacred establishment of the Surya idol at Mundira, a significant event in the solar worship tradition.
Adhyaya 44: Sadachara Varnana: The Rules of Righteous Conduct for Surya Devotees
Rishi Vasishtha ne Surya ki taarif kari. Samba ne poocha ki Surya ke bhakt ko kaisa acharan rakhna c
Samba Purana Adhyaya 44 prescribes the Sadachara Varnana, rules of righteous conduct and daily observances for devoted worshippers of Surya.
Adhyaya 45: The Origin and Merit of Donating Umbrellas and Sandals
Samba ne Narada se poocha ki chhatra aur paduka daan karne ka kya phal milta hai. Narada ne Jamadagn
Samba Purana Adhyaya 45 explains the origin and spiritual merit of donating umbrellas and sandals as acts of charity connected to Surya worship.
Adhyaya 46: The Rites and Rewards of Saptami Vrata and the Twelve Forms of Surya
Samba ne Narada se Saptami Vrata ke niyam puche. Narada ne saat prakar ke Saptami vrata bataye jaise
Samba Purana Adhyaya 46 describes the rites and rewards of the Saptami Vrata and enumerates the twelve forms of Surya worshipped through the year.
Adhyaya 47: Japa Yajna Vidhi: The Procedure of Chanting
Narada ne Surya ke liye Japa Yajna ka sahi tarika bataya. Unhone kaha ki Japa sabse best puja hai au
Samba Purana Adhyaya 47 prescribes the Japa Yajna Vidhi, the procedure and rules for the chanting sacrifice dedicated to Surya.
Adhyaya 48: The Characteristics and Formation of Sacred Mudras
Is adhyaya mein Narada ne Surya ki puja ke liye mudre bataye. Deva ne unko samjhaya ki ungliyan kais
Samba Purana Adhyaya 48 describes the characteristics and formation of sacred mudras (ritual hand gestures) used in Surya worship.
Adhyaya 49: Daily Solar Rituals and Purification Rites (Shaucha Vidhi)
Narada ne bataya ki Surya bhakt ke liye din ka routine aur saaf-safai karna zaruri hai. In sab baato
Samba Purana Adhyaya 49 prescribes daily solar rituals and the Shaucha Vidhi, purification rites for maintaining spiritual cleanliness in Surya devotion.
Adhyaya 50: The Rituals of Mantras, Mudras, and Nyasa in Sun Worship
Is adhyaya mein Surya ki puja ke mantra aur mudra bataye gaye hain. Puja mein Mula mantra se Bija ma
Samba Purana Adhyaya 50 details the combined rituals of mantras, mudras, and nyasa (ritual placement) in the practice of sun worship.
Adhyaya 51: The Ritualistic Worship of Khakholka Surya and His Cosmic Manifestations
Is adhyaya mein Surya ki puja ka poora bataya gaya hai jo Khakholka naam se jaane jaate hain. Pehle
Samba Purana Adhyaya 51 describes the ritualistic worship of Khakholka Surya, a specific form of the Sun god, and his cosmic manifestations.
Adhyaya 52: The Construction of the Surya Mandala and Saura Initiation (Diksha)
Is adhyaya mein Surya Mandala banane ka poora tarika bataya gaya hai. Pehle zameen saaf karte hain a
Samba Purana Adhyaya 52 details the construction of the Surya Mandala (sacred solar diagram) and the Saura Diksha initiation ceremony.
Adhyaya 53: Ritual Worship and Offerings to Surya
Narada ji Surya bhagwan ki puja ka tareeka batate hain. Pehle Surya ko aath pankhdi kamal ke beech m
Samba Purana Adhyaya 53 prescribes the ritual worship procedures and various offerings to be made to Surya for spiritual benefit.
Adhyaya 54: Ashtapushpika Vidhi: The Eight-Flower Seed Mantra Ritual
Is adhyaya mein Surya Bhagwan ke liye Ashtapushpika yaani aath phool wala ritual bataya gaya hai. Om
Samba Purana Adhyaya 54 describes the Ashtapushpika Vidhi, the ritual of the eight flowers combined with seed mantras for invoking Surya’s blessings.
Adhyaya 55: The Construction of the Surya Mandala, Diksha Vidhi, and the Esoteric Creation of Mantras
Is adhyaya mein Surya puja ke khaas niyam bataye gaye hain. Acharya aur shishya ke liye zaroori gun
Samba Purana Adhyaya 55 continues with advanced mandala construction, the Diksha Vidhi, and the esoteric process of creating sacred mantras.
Adhyaya 56: The Esoteric Heart-Lotus and Bija Mantras of Surya
Is adhyaya mein Surya ke hridaya-padma yaani dil ke kamal ka baat hai. Yahan Bija, Varna aur Yoni ja
Samba Purana Adhyaya 56 reveals the esoteric heart-lotus meditation and the powerful Bija mantras associated with Surya worship.
Adhyaya 57: Tattva-Jnana and the Origin of Bija Mantras
Is chapter mein shabd ka gyaan hai aur Sanskrit aksharon ki shuruwat Bija mantras ke roop mein. Narr
Samba Purana Adhyaya 57 teaches Tattva-Jnana (knowledge of cosmic principles) and traces the origin of Bija mantras from primordial sound.
Adhyaya 58: Jnanottara: The Generation of Bija and Svara
Is chapter mein ek khaas mantra banane ka bataya gaya hai. Is mantra mein bees akshar hote hain. Bij
Samba Purana Adhyaya 58 presents the Jnanottara teaching on the generation of Bija (seed syllables) and Svara (tonal elements) in mantric science.
Adhyaya 59: Mantra Vidhana and the Principles of Cosmic Creation
Is adhyaya mein Saura mantras banane ka tarika bataya gaya hai. Pachis tattva aur unki sath prakriya
Samba Purana Adhyaya 59 describes the Mantra Vidhana (mantra procedures) and their connection to the principles of cosmic creation.
Adhyaya 60: The Kala Chakra and Mantric Manifestation of Surya
Is adhyaya mein bataya hai ki samay ek chakra ki tarah chalta hai. Is chakra mein teen dhala hain au
Samba Purana Adhyaya 60 explains the Kala Chakra (wheel of time) and the mantric manifestation of Surya through sacred syllables.
Adhyaya 61: Esoteric Mantras, Nyasa Vidhi, and Ritual Vratas
Is chapter mein Saura puja ke tantric tarike bataye gaye hain. Mandala banane ke liye Bija mantras a
Samba Purana Adhyaya 61 teaches esoteric mantras, the Nyasa Vidhi (ritual placement of mantras on the body), and ritual vratas for spiritual advancement.
Adhyaya 62: Rituals for Curing Diseases and Removing Obstacles
Is chapter mein bimaron ke liye special upay bataya hai. Jo bimari mantra se theek nahi hoti uske li
Samba Purana Adhyaya 62 prescribes rituals for curing diseases and removing obstacles through the power of Surya mantras and worship.
Adhyaya 63: Abhicara Vidhi: The Rituals of Destructive Magic
Adhyaya 63 mein Abhicara ke kathin rituals bataye gaye hain jo sirf bahut zaruri waqt ke liye hain.
Samba Purana Adhyaya 63 describes the Abhicara Vidhi, rituals of destructive magic and their controlled use within the tantric Surya tradition.
Adhyaya 64: The Ritual of Kilana and Mantric Eradication of Diseases
Is adhyaya mein bimari theek karne ke tantrik tarke bataye gaye hain. Bija mantra use hote hain aur
Samba Purana Adhyaya 64 describes the Kilana ritual and the mantric methods for eradicating diseases through solar tantric practice.
Adhyaya 65: Healing Rituals and the Vrata of the Mantrin
Is chapter mein Mantrin ke liye ek kathin vrata aur ilaj ke rituals bataye gaye hain. Jab Mantrin ki
Samba Purana Adhyaya 65 prescribes healing rituals and the vrata (sacred vow) to be observed by the Mantrin, the practitioner of sacred mantras.
Adhyaya 66: Mantra Sadhana and Tantric Vratas
Is chapter mein advanced Tantric aur Mantric rituals ka description hai jo spiritual aur material su
Samba Purana Adhyaya 66 teaches mantra sadhana (spiritual practice through mantras) and the tantric vratas required for mantric mastery.
Adhyaya 67: Mantra Sadhana, Nyasa Vidhi and the Attainment of Siddhi
Is chapter mein mantra sadhana ka poora detail diya hai. Sadhak ko chhe mahine tak Purascharana karn
Samba Purana Adhyaya 67 continues the teaching on mantra sadhana and nyasa vidhi, culminating in the attainment of siddhi (spiritual powers).
Adhyaya 68: The Path of Yoga and Initiation for Supreme Liberation
Is adhyaya mein Shivaloka jaane ka sahi raasta bataya gaya hai. Pehle bacche ke Jatakarma aur Upanay
Samba Purana Adhyaya 68 describes the path of yoga within the Saura tradition and the initiation required for attaining supreme liberation.
Adhyaya 69: The Science of Bija Mantras and Sacred Syllables
Ek bhakt ne Supreme Lord se pucha ki mantra kaise padhte hain aur bija akshar kya kaam karte hain. L
Samba Purana Adhyaya 69 expounds the science of Bija mantras and sacred syllables, revealing their cosmic correspondences and spiritual power.
Adhyaya 70: The Ritual of Bija Mantra Nyasa and Syllabic Placement
Is adhyaya mein Bija Mantra aur Nyasa karne ka tarika bataya gaya hai. Alag alag aksharon ko dishaon
Samba Purana Adhyaya 70 details the ritual of Bija mantra nyasa, the systematic placement of seed syllables on the body for spiritual empowerment.
Adhyaya 71: Varna-Nyasa Vidhi: The Mystic Placement of Syllables
Is adhyaya mein Samba Purana batata hai ki Surya ki puja ke liye varna-nyasa kaise karte hain. Ismei
Samba Purana Adhyaya 71 prescribes the Varna-Nyasa Vidhi, the mystic placement of syllables (varnas) on the body as part of tantric solar worship.
Adhyaya 72: Mantra Nyasa Vidhi and the Syllabic Forms of Surya
Is chapter mein Nyasa ka ritual bataya gaya hai jisme mantra ko body ke upar place karte hain. Shuru
Samba Purana Adhyaya 72 describes the mantra nyasa vidhi and reveals the syllabic forms through which Surya is invoked in esoteric practice.
Adhyaya 73: Description of the Mystic Matrices (Yonis) and Mantric Syllables
Is chapter mein Saura puja ke kuch special cheezein batayi gayi hain. Yahan alag alag Yonis ke baare
Samba Purana Adhyaya 73 describes the mystic matrices (yonis) and the mantric syllables that form the foundation of advanced Saura tantric practice.
Adhyaya 74: The Fourfold Initiation and Ritual Purification
Is chapter mein Saura Dharam ki chaar prakar ki Diksha ke baare mein baat hoti hai. Pehle Guru apne
Samba Purana Adhyaya 74 describes the fourfold initiation ceremony and the ritual purification required for advancing in Saura spiritual practice.
Adhyaya 75: Diksha Vidhi and Spiritual Sacraments of the Disciple
Is adhyaya mein Guru apne shishya ko Diksha deta hai aur use saf banata hai. Pehle Guru cosmic energ
Samba Purana Adhyaya 75 prescribes the Diksha Vidhi (initiation procedure) and the spiritual sacraments that mark the disciple’s progress.
Adhyaya 76: The Initiation Ritual and Consecration of the Disciple
Is adhyaya mein shishya ke liye ek khaas diksha ritual bataya gaya hai jo uske sansarik bandhan kaat
Samba Purana Adhyaya 76 details the initiation ritual and the consecration ceremony that formally admits the disciple into the Saura tradition.
Adhyaya 77: The Path of Sannyasa (Renunciation)
Is chapter mein Saura tradition mein sannyas ka rasta bataya gaya hai. Yahan pe khaas rituals hain j
Samba Purana Adhyaya 77 describes the path of Sannyasa, renunciation of worldly life, within the framework of the Saura spiritual tradition.
Adhyaya 78: The Ritual of Withdrawal and Nyasa-Nivartana
Is chapter mein bataya gaya hai ki koi vyakti budhape ya kathai mein aane par apni dharma seva kaise
Samba Purana Adhyaya 78 describes the ritual of withdrawal and Nyasa-Nivartana, the systematic reversal of mantric placements at the conclusion of practice.
Adhyaya 79: The Yogic Method of Immediate Liberation (Sadyomukti) and Piercing the Brahmarandhra
Is adhyaya mein sadyomukti ka yogic tarika bataya gaya hai. Sadhak ko pehle apne hriday mein Supreme
Samba Purana Adhyaya 79 teaches the yogic method of Sadyomukti (immediate liberation) through piercing the Brahmarandhra, the crown aperture.
Adhyaya 80: Tantric Rituals, Mantra Application, and Ascetic Practices in Sun Worship
Is chapter mein Surya puja ke tantric tarike bataye gaye hain. Mantra ke liye Om aur Vashat jaise sh
Samba Purana Adhyaya 80 describes advanced tantric rituals, mantra application techniques, and ascetic practices within the solar worship tradition.
Adhyaya 81: Internal Worship and the Eight Flowers of Devotion
Brahma ne bataya ki asli Linga sab ke dil mein rehta hai. Wo bhav ke roop mein hai, jo sachcha pyar
Samba Purana Adhyaya 81 teaches the practice of internal worship (antarayaga) and the eight flowers of devotion offered to Surya in the heart.
Adhyaya 82: The Path of Yoga, Knowledge (Jnana), and the Mastery of Senses
Is adhyaya mein Yoga, Gyan aur Karm ka milan bataya hai moksh ke liye. Sadhak ko himsa na karni, ksh
Samba Purana Adhyaya 82 synthesizes the paths of yoga and jnana (knowledge), teaching the mastery of senses as the foundation for solar realization.
Adhyaya 83: Causes and Cures of Diseases through Surya Worship
Samba ne Narada se pucha ki log bimariyon se kyun pareshan hote hain. Narada ne bataya ki jo log Sur
Samba Purana Adhyaya 83 concludes with the causes and cures of diseases through the power of Surya worship, mantras, and solar healing rituals.
Frequently Asked Questions
The first chapter serves as an introduction and index, invoking Lord Surya as the healer of diseases like leprosy and outlining the Purana's contents, including Samba's curse, the Maga priests, and detailed Sun worship rituals.
The narrator, Suta, is addressing the assembled Rishis (sages), introducing them to the sacred and disease-curing Samba Purana.
The chapter mentions Samba being cursed by his father (Krishna) due to Narada's instigation, his subsequent redemption, and the establishment of a Sun temple and city.
King Brihadbala asks about the eternal Supreme Brahman, the ultimate deity to worship for liberation across all life stages, and the origin of the universe.
Sage Vashistha describes Surya as the visible Supreme Deity (Pratyaksha Devata), the creator, sustainer, and destroyer of the universe, and the ultimate destination for yogis.
The text explains that enlightened beings like Shuka, Vyasa, and the Valakhilyas entered the solar orb (Surya Mandala) through yoga, achieving ultimate liberation.
Krishna cursed Samba because his unparalleled physical beauty caused Krishna's intoxicated wives to become infatuated and agitated. This situation was orchestrated by Sage Narada, whom Samba had previously disrespected.
Krishna cursed his wives, except Rukmini, Satyabhama, and Jambavati, to lose their heavenly realms and be abducted by thieves after his death, as a consequence of their intoxication and loss of modesty.
To cure his leprosy, Samba worshipped the Sun God and established a permanent center for Surya worship called Sambapura, located on the picturesque banks of the Chandrabhaga river.
It is called Mitravana because Mitra, the twelfth manifestation of the Sun God (Surya), performed severe penance there to bless his devotees, making it his primordial abode before Samba rebuilt it.
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