А¶ља·ља·‚а¶«а·’а¶љ А¶ґа·’а·„а·’а¶§ А¶їа·™а¶± А¶ёа·„ А¶¶а¶ѕа¶ња¶­а·” А·ѓа·–а¶»а·’а¶є А¶ґа·’а¶»а·’а¶­ Suriya Piritha Surya Piritha - А¶•а¶±а·‘а¶ё А¶ґа·љвђќа¶»а·ѓа·ља¶± А¶ња·ђа¶§а¶ѕа·”а·ђа¶ља¶§

: The Buddha, out of compassion, addressed Rāhu and commanded him to release the "traveler through the sky" because Sūriya had taken refuge in the Tathagata.

The chant records an incident when , the Sun Deity, was seized by Rāhu , the Lord of Asuras (an eclipse). : The Buddha, out of compassion, addressed Rāhu

Buddhists believe that reciting or listening to the Suriya Piritha provides several spiritual and psychological benefits: : Fearing the power of the Buddha’s word,

: In great distress, Sūriya called upon the Buddha for refuge, reciting a stanza of homage. It is traditionally recited for protection

: Fearing the power of the Buddha’s word, Rāhu released Sūriya immediately and fled in terror to his leader, Vepacitti. 2. Key Benefits and Significance

The (also known as the Suriya Sutta or Suriya Paritta ) is a powerful Buddhist chant from the Samyutta Nikaya . It is traditionally recited for protection, overcoming sudden obstacles, and seeking immediate relief from distress. 1. Origin and Context