The Sunrays Therapy in Vedic Literature
The Vedas contain references to a large number of therapies like sunrays therapy, air therapy or pranayama, fire therapy, water therapy, yagya therapy, arm-touch therapy etc. The relevant mantras are found in Rig Veda, Yajur Veda and Sam Veda. However, the discussion in the Atharva Veda regarding some therapies is more extensive.
The studies conducted by Padmshri Shri Kapildev Dwivedi has been published in the “Arogya Ank of Kalyan” published by Gita press, Gorakhpur. In this study, we find the methodology of Sunrays therapy discussed in the Vedas.
In the Vedas the Sun has been considered as the soul of the Universe, “Surya atma jagtastasthushashcha” mentioned in the Rig, Yajur, Sam and Atharvaveda. In the Prashnopanishad the Sun has been referred to as “Pranah Prajanam”. The Matsya Purana advises going to the Sun for a disease-free life. Therefore, our learned Rishis have given the emphasis on Sunrays therapy by devising the Surya Upasana, Surya Namaskar methods etc. for maintaining a disease-free life.
The rays of the rising Sun are considered most beneficial according to Atharvaveda. These rays have powers to heal all diseases. The rising Sun rays contain the infrared component in sufficient quantity which have high curative properties. The Rigveda also says that the rays of the rising Sun can cure all types of heart-related diseases, jaundice, anaemia etc. The Surya namaskar method is the means to get benefit from the morning Sunrays.
The Sunrays Therapy consists of standing or sitting in front of the rising sun for at least fifteen minutes the time can be increased or decreased depending upon the season and the requirements. The time can be safely increased to half an hour after which the Sunrays become strong and do not remain beneficial. Therefore, the morning Sunrays are most beneficial for Sun therapy.
In the Atharva Veda, a detailed discussion on Sunrays therapy is found in twenty-two mantras. These mantras contain a long list of diseases that can be cured by Sunrays. The list includes diseases like fevers of all types, jaundice, stomach illness, cough, cold, the diseases of the intestine, liver, lungs, bones, tuberculosis, spinal cord etc. The Atharvaveda says that to remain in the association of sunrays is like remaining in the association with Amrit.
The Sunrays therapy has been widely practised throughout the world. Some western healers like General Palijhan Honey, Dr Pancost, Dr Robert Bohland, Dr Edwin Babbitt are important names in this field. In India, the practice of Sunrays therapy was popularized by Shri Gobind Bapu Tongu and Dr Dwarkanath Naranga.
The Sunrays contain seven colours and these colours have been clearly mentioned in the Vedas. The Rig Veda and Atharva Veda refer to such seven colours. The colours are violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange and Red (VIBGYOR). The Violet is stronger and all others become progressively weaker. The Ultraviolet is fatal and the infrared is soothing.
These rays have been divided into three families which are the main colours, red, yellow and blue. All the other colours are the mixtures of these three colours. The three families of colours for Sun therapy are fixed as: –
a) Family I – yellow, orange, red
b) Family II – green
c) Family III – violet, blue and indigo
For sunrays therapy three separate bottles are chosen for the three families and the bottles are filled with clean drinking water. The bottles must be of the colour represented by the family. Then the bottles are kept in the sunlight for six to eight hours. Waters in the bottle acquire the properties of the sun rays of a particular colour.
This water can be administered for curing diseases. The characteristics of the seven colours are given in the following table.
| Name | Symbol | Effects |
| Violet | V | Cool, Increases RBC in blood, it destroys tuberculosis |
| Indigo | I | Cool, it cures diseases caused by Pitta dosha (heat, inflammations, fever, liver and gall bladder problems) and it is nutritious. |
| Blue | B | Cool, it cures diseases caused by Pitta dosha heat, inflammations and fever |
| Green | G | Normal temperature cures diseases caused by Vata dosha (windy complaints, neurological disorders, joint pains, etc.), it also purifies the blood. |
| Yellow | Y | Warm cures diseases caused by Kapha dosha (respiratory ailments, colds, asthma etc.) it cures heart and abdomen-related diseases. |
| Orange | O | Warm cures diseases caused by Kapha dosha, it strengthens the mental state of individuals. |
| Red | R | Extremely hot, it cures diseases caused by Kapha dosha, it can cause irritation. Therefore, should be used only for massage. |
How to use the water of different colour bottles: –
Red bottles:
The water of the red colour bottle is extremely hot, therefore water from this bottle should not be consumed. Drinking this can cause bloody-dysentery and vomiting. This should be used only for the purpose of massage on the body. This water is rich in iodine. Massaging with this water regulates and removes obstacles in blood flow. It helps in curing all diseases caused by Vaat dosha and Kapha dosha.
Orange bottles:
It improves blood flow in the body, strengthens muscles, strengthens mental strength as well as willpower, it improves intelligence and courage. It cures diseases arising from Kapha dosha.
It cures diseases like cough, fever, pneumonia, influenza, breathing problems, tuberculosis, gastric problems, heart problems, arthritis, paralysis, indigestion anaemia, deficiency in red blood cells, deficiency in breast milk for the mother.
Yellow bottles:
This is good for mental and physical health, it is laxative, it improves the digestive system, it cures heart and intestinal diseases, the water is warm therefore in case of diarrhoea this should not be consumed.
It helps in stomachaches, stomach enlargement, constipation, worm infestation in the stomach, digestive system, enlarged spleen, heart, liver and lungs related diseases. It is especially useful for young people. This water should be taken in lesser quantities.
Green bottles:
Green in the natural colour and the temperature of this water is normal. This colour gives happiness to both body and mind. It helps in building muscles as well as empowers them. It strengthens the mind and nervous system. It is also a blood purifier and increases blood content as well.
This water helps in curing diseases caused by Vaat dosha. It helps in curing typhoid, malaria-like fever, liver and kidney inflammation, all skin diseases, boils and eruptions, ringworm, eye disease, diabetes, dry cough, cough and cold, piles, cancer, headache, blood pressure, eczema, etc. diseases.
Blue bottles:
This is cool water. It is helpful in all diseases caused by an excess of Pitta. It helps in removing thirst, it is a nutritious tonic, it is also antiseptic, it helps in curing all kinds of fevers, it regulates blood circulation, it should not be used by people having constipation.
This helps in curing fever, cough, dysentery, infectious diarrhoea, asthma, headache, urine-related diseases, kidney stone, skin problems, canker sores, boils and skin eruption, brain-related ailments.
Indigo bottles:
The water in this bottle is cool. It gives life energy to the being. It provides peace and tranquillity. However, sometimes it causes constipation. It affects the body almost immediately.
This helps in curing diseases of stomach and testicles, leucorrhea, and ovarian issues. It cures diseases caused by excess heat as well.
Violet bottles:
The water in this bottle is cool. its nature is just like water in the blue bottle only. However, it helps in improving RBC in the blood. It also helps in curing anaemia or shortage of blood. It is helpful in curing Tuberculosis. It helps in sound sleep.
As per the discussion above it can be said that Sun is the soul of the world. For good health, it is advisable that we should make use of Sun’s grace which is always abundant in humanity.
Medicine making technique:
For making the medicine we should take glass bottles of the colour given above. If the bottles of the above-mentioned colour are not available, we can paste colour filters of the same colour on the white bottle. We can also take one bottle each from each family of colours. The colours are a) orange b) green and c) blue. Orange bottles can help in curing all Kalpha-related ailments. Green bottles can be used for all Vaat-related ailments and Blue can be used for all Pitta-related ailments.
We should clean all the bottles and fill them with pure water. We need to keep some space empty on the top at least 3 to 4 cm. Then we should close the bottle and keep the bottles in sunlight for at least six to eight hours. This makes the water in the bottle medicine. It can be used for curing various health-condition as mentioned above. We should ensure that shadow of one bottle shouldn’t fall on the other bottle. At the end of the day i.e., after Sunset we should keep the bottles indoors. The water can be taken three to four times daily. The water should be changed and new medicine should be made after every four to five days.
The water from the orange bottle should be taken within fifteen to thirty minutes after food. Water from the green and blue bottles should be taken empty stomach or at least one hour before meals. Water from the green bottle can be taken empty stomach for up to 2 to 8 ounces. This water helps in detoxifying the body. It doesn’t have any side-effect as well.
Dosage of the medicine: As per the age of the patient the dosage can differ from one teaspoon to four teaspoons at one time. This can be taken three to four times per day. In case of high fever, this can be taken after a gap of every one hour.
I am a Vedic astrologer by profession. I have done Jyotish Acharya from Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan. I am devoted to my Sadguru Shri Sai Nath of Shirdi. I am also interested in spirituality. I love to guide people.
I am a Vedic astrologer by profession. I have done Jyotish Acharya from Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan. I am devoted to my Sadguru Shri Sai Nath of Shirdi. I am also interested in spirituality. I love to guide people.