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The Seven Horses of Surya’s Chariot

In Vedic symbolism, the Sun (Surya Deva) rides across the sky in a golden chariot drawn by seven horses. Described in the Rigveda and later texts, these horses are not merely animals but cosmic symbols.

The seven horses represent the seven meters of Vedic poetry (Chandas), the seven colors of light (VIBGYOR), and the seven days of the week, reminding us that time and rhythm flow by the Sun’s movement. They also symbolize the seven chakras, showing that Surya’s energy nourishes both the cosmos and the inner being.

Aruna, the charioteer, guides the steeds, representing dawn and control over restless energy. Together, the imagery teaches that Surya is not only a physical source of light but also the spiritual illuminator — the force that awakens knowledge, dispels darkness, and sustains all life.

Thus, the seven horses carry the eternal rhythm of creation, time, and consciousness.

Venkatesham

“When you are born with a question in your soul, the answer becomes your life’s work.” Venkatesham is the founder and guiding spirit behind Bharathiyam — a digital dharmic initiative dedicated to reviving, preserving, and sharing the timeless soul-wisdom of Bharat. Born into a traditional family rooted in simplicity, reverence, and moral strength, his life bridges two worlds — the outer world of technology and digital communication, and the inner world of silence, reflection, and spiritual seeking. The articles and essays featured on Bharathiyam are not recent creations, but part of a lifelong body of work that began more than two decades ago. Many of them were originally written between 2000 and 2020, stored quietly as Word documents — reflections, insights, and learnings collected through years of sādhanā, study, and service. These writings are now being published in their original spirit, dated according to when they were first composed. Alongside Bharathiyam, he continues to nurture two interconnected literary trilogies exploring dharma, family, and the soul’s journey — expressions of the same inner quest that began long ago and continues to unfold through his work and life.