Sanskrit Mantras have benefited the human race for centuries.These mantras have great Spiritual and religious power for all human beings. English is the predominant language so most of the books only give you the transliteration of Mantra in English only. We have provided Sanskrit words in Devanagari script (a syllabic script used in writing Sanskrit) and transliterated into Roman script, a Sanskrit word represents sound of the desired object. So when you Chant or meditate on the specific sounds of the Devanagari alphabet, the written form of energy also appears in the mind.Devanagari =Deva (god) + Nagari (city) = City of the GodsSanskrit Mantras are pure vibration sound representing God so it's important to fully read, see the Sanskrit Text and understand them. Vedic people used these mantras with full faith and devotion to gain everything in life. Surya Ashtakam is taken from the Samba Purana, one of the Saura Upapuranas. By offering a sincere devotion using this mantra one will gain Lord Sun's blessings for: Health, Vitality and Longevity, Enlightenment of Soul, enhancement of willpower, fame, health, vitality, valor, royalty, majesty, authority, power, authority, healthy eyes, increase confidence, gain respect, happiness, royalty, all glory, majesty, relationships, success, cure diseases, and spiritual growth.