Aditya Hrudayam is a hymn dedicated to the Sun God found in the Yuddha Kanda of Valmiki Ramayana. It was recited by the sage Agastya to Lord Rama in the battlefield, when Lord Rama was feeling dejected, as Ravana was continuing to fight with a great deal of courage despite losing some of his key people in the war. Then, sage Agastya teaches Rama, the prayer to the Sun god (called Aditya Hrudayam) for strength and courage to defeat the enemy. This prayer is given great importance by many realized masters.

Benefits of Aditya Hrudayam Stotram
Valmiki Ramayana says reciting Aditya Hrudayam will bestow several benefits.

Aditya Hrudayam helps you to defeat your foes.
It will make you strong minded.
Chanting this stotram will bestow you the blessings of Surya Dev, Sri Rama and Sage Agastya.
It will banish the troubles created by your enemies.
The stotram will make you fearless and determined.
It will improve your health and boost your life span.