Sauranga : The Radiant body of the sun 

Author Gurukkal Dr. S Mahesh  – The Warrior Monk
 Indian Martial Arts Guru | Spiritual Visionary | Founder, Agasthyam Foundation | Author & Filmmaker 

        A Program from Agasthyam Kalari -Every Sunday morning, my grandmother would wake up before dawn. She would collect 108 fresh flowers from the garden. Sometimes jasmine, sometimes hibiscus, sometimes even tiny wild blossoms.And as the first rays of the Sun gently kissed the earth, she would face the east, close hereyes, and offer each flower with a mantra. It was her prayer, her science, her medicine, and her silence all in one.

   As a child, I used to watch her and wonder ‘Why is she offering flowers to a ball of fire in the sky?

But as I grew, and as I walked deeper into the path of Kalari and healing, I understood She wasn’t offering flowers to the Sun outside. She was invoking the Sun within. That is the essence of Sauranga  ‘The Body of the Sun’. At Agasthyam Kalari, this program is born out of a simple truth: The Sun is not outside us. It is the fire that runs in our blood, the light that awakens our consciousness, and the rhythm that guides our life.

The Sun and Our Neurochemistry

Modern science now says what our rishis and siddhars always knew:

When sunlight touches our skin and eyes, it regulates melatonin and sets our biological clock – helping sleep, digestion, and mood. Exposure to early morning sunlight increases serotonin, the “feel good” hormone. This boosts focus, confidence, and emotional stability. Sunlight also enhances the production of dopamine, a neurotransmitter responsible for motivation and reward.

o       It plays a role in triggering BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor)  which supports learning memory, and neuroplasticity. Vitamin D? That’s just one part. The Sun literally charges your nervous system. This is why, in Sauranga, we begin the day with sun salutations, suryakriya, and movement sequences that activate the pingalanadi– the solar energy channel. This channel governs action, clarity and decision-making.

  The Spiritual Fire Within

In the yogic map, Surya is not just a planet. He is the eye of the Divine. The Sun is the third eye of Lord Narayana and the inner fire of Lord Shiva. When this fire awakens within us, it burns away doubt, lethargy, and fear.

In Kalari, every leap, every strike, every breath is guided by this solar intelligence. Your spine becomes the axis of the universe. Your body becomes a mandala of fire. Your mind becomes a flame that cannot be shaken by the winds of the world.

Why Sauranga, now?

Because today, we live disconnected from rhythm. We sleep under artificial lights. We live indoors, in emotional darkness. Our neurochemistry is distorted. Our immunity suffers. Our purpose gets clouded.

Sauranga is a return —

A return to the rhythm of light.

A return to the radiant core of being.

A return to that ancient truth: We are solar beings.

 

This Program Is for you if:

·        You feel mentally tired, emotionally dull, or physically weak.

·        You seek natural clarity, focus, and vitality.

·        You want to align your daily life with nature’s rhythms.

·        You are a seeker, a warrior, or a healer  ready to awaken the Sun within.

 

So come offer your own 108 flowers -not with hands, but with every breath, every movement, every beat of your heart.Come, and let the Sun not just shine on you -Let it rise within you.

 

“This is Sauranga. This is the way of the radiant warrior.”

ABOUT AUTHOR

Gurukkal Dr. S Mahesh, is a fifth-generation Kalaripayattu master, celebrated as a “Warrior Monk”,a self-realized spiritual leader and founder of Agasthyam kalaripayattu. Deeply rooted in a 129-year-old lineage, his journey is marked by profound self-awakening and dedication to Kalaripayattu. His teachings unify physical mastery, mental clarity, and spiritual insight, making Kalaripayattu a global path for holistic well-being. As co-principal investigator of the IKS Center for Kalaripayattu and Siddhar Tradition, he promotes Kalaripayattu’s healing wisdom as vital for modern life. An author and filmmaker, Dr. Mahesh’s legacy inspires resilience, self-discovery, and unity in seekers worldwide