Distance between Sun and Earth has been mentioned in the ancient prayer – “Hanuman Chalisa” which is written by Goswami Tulsidas. According to Modern Astronomy and Science, we knew that the earth’s orbit around the sun is not a circle and is slightly elliptical. Therefore, the distance between the earth and the sun varies throughout the year.

At its nearest point on the ellipse that is the earth’s orbit around the sun, the earth is 91,445,000 miles (147,166,462 kms) from the sun. This point in the earth’s orbit is known as Periapsis (perihelion) and it occurs around January 3.

The earth is farthest away from the sun around July 3 when it is 94,555,000 miles (152,171,522 km) from the sun. This point in the earth’s orbit is called Apoapsis (aphelion). The average distance from the earth to the sun is 92,955,807 miles (149,597,870.691 km).

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Distance Between Sun and Earth Mentioned in Hanuman Chalisa :

According to Records, For the first time in 1672, Jean Richer and Giovanni Domenico Cassini measured the distance between Earth and Sun as 22,000 times of Earth Radii.( Earth’s Radius is 6,371 Kms) i.e 22000 * 6371 kms = 140,162,000 kms (140 Million Kms).

Two lines from Hindu Prayer ” Hanuman Chalisa” computes this distance with great simplicity.

"! जुग सहस्त्र योजन पर भानु, लील्यो ताहिमधुर फल जानू !"

This means that Sun (भानु) is at a distance of Juug Sahastra Yojans (जुग सहस्त्र योजन- Distance Unit in Hindi)According to following conversion practices that are in use as per Hindu Vedic Literature-

1 Juug = 12000

1 Sahastra= 1000

1 Yojan = 8 Miles

Thus

12000 X 1000 X 8 = 96,000,000 miles

1 mile = 1.6 kms

This further implies that distance is 96,000,000 * 1.6 kms = 153,600,000 Kms

A portion of Hanuman Chalisa

Here’s a portion of hanuman chalisa : (Check out he 18th line – Bolded)

Jai Hanuman Gyana Gunasagara, Jai Kapeesa Tihu Loka Ujaagara

Rama Doota Atulita Baladhaamaa, Anjanee Putra Pawanasuta Naama



Mahabir Bikram Bajarangee, Kumatee Nivaara Sumatee Ke Sangee

Kanchana Barana Biraaja Subesha ,Kanana Kundala Kunchita Kesha



Haatha Vajra Aur Dhwajaa Birajay, Kaandhe Moonj Janeun Saaje

Shankara Suvana Kesaree Nandana,Teja Pratapa Maha Jaga Vandana



Vidya Vaana Gunee Aati Chatur, Ramakaja Kareebe Ko Aatur

Prabhu Charitra Suneebe Ko Rasiya,Rama Lakhana Seeta Mana Basiya



Suukshmaroopadhari Siyahi Dikhava,Vikataroopadhari Lanka Jarawaa

Bhima Roopa Dharee Asura Sanhaare, Ramachandra Ke Kaaja Sanwaare



Laaye Sanjeevan Lakhana Jiyaye, Shri Raghubeera Harasheeura Laaye

Raghupatee Keenhi Bahuta Badaayii,Tum Mam Priya Bharata Sama Bhayee



Sahas Badan Tumharo Jas Gave, Asa Kahe Shreepathee Kantha Lagaave

Sanaka Dik Brahma Dee Muneesa, Narada Sharada Sahita Aheesa



Yama Kubera Digapaala Jahan The, Kavi Kovida Kahee Sakay Kahan The

Tum Upakaara Sugreevaheen Keenha, Rama Milaaya Rajapada Deenha



Tumharo Mantra Vibheeshana Maanaa,Lankeshwara Bhaye Saba Jaga Jaanaa

Juga Sahastra Yojana Par Bhanu ,Leelyo Taahi Madhura Phala Jaanu



Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukha Mayee, Jaladhi Laanghee Gaye Acharaj Nahee

Durgama Kaaja Jagatke Jethe, Sugama Anugraha Tumhare Tete



Rama Duaare Tuma Rakhawaale, Hota Na Aagyan Bina Paysaare

Sab Sukh Lahai Tumhari Sarana, Tum Rakshak Kahoo Ko Darna



Aapan Tej Samhaarao Aape, Teeno Lok Haankate Kaapein

Bhoota Pishaacha Nikata Nahee Aawe, Mahabeera Jaba Naama Sunaavay



Naashai Roga Hare Sab Peera, Japata Nirantara Hanumatha Beera

Sankat Se Hanuman Chodave, Man Krama Bachana Dhyan Jo Laave

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Goswami Tulsidas – Author Of Hanuman Chalisa

Hanuman chalisa was written by Goswami Tulasidas (born 15th century) in Awadhi language who belongs to 15th century. which means the distance between Sun and earth has been calculated much more accurately than the 17th century scientists even before 2 centuries.

The Questions like “How Tulsidas calculated this distance ?” or “How he is able to know about this distance ?” are not limited but “What are the advanced technologies our ancient ancestors used, regarding which we have no clues “. We also have to observe that the people of that era has more knowledge, capabilities and much more advanced technology that is beyond the imagination of our present day technologies.

History is not presented to us in the way it should be. There are still many elements and precious jewels of information that are being kept hidden from us. Ocean of history is before you, dive in and dig the jewels out. The gleaming beam of knowledge from these jewels will not only enrich our country but will also keep bestowing direction to our future generations.

I hope that this post will help you to understand the significance of our ancient principles, technology and culture. Please feel free to correct me if there are any mistakes and leave your opinion in the comment section.