Upasthana is the concluding standing prayer of Sandhyavandana offered to Surya Narayana. After Gayatri Japa, the devotee stands with folded hands and offers gratitude, surrender, and prayers for righteous living.
Spiritual Significance
- Concludes Sandhyavandana with reverence.
- Offers gratitude to Surya Narayana.
- Strengthens dharma and devotion.
Procedure
- Stand facing the appropriate direction.
- Fold both hands in Anjali Mudra.
- Recite the Upasthana mantra.
- Offer respectful salutation.
Benefits
- Develops humility.
- Completes the daily Anushthana.
- Invokes divine protection.
Achamana
Pranayama
Marjana
Arghya Pradana
Gayatri Japa
Digdevata Namaskara
Abhivadana
Keshavadi Dvadasa Nama Smarana
Aghamarsana
Brahma Yajna