А¶•а¶±а·‘а¶ё А¶ґа·љвђќа¶»а·ѓа·ља¶± А¶ња·ђа¶§а¶ѕа·”ැකට А¶ља·ља·‚ණික А¶ґа·’හිට А¶їа·™а¶± А¶ёа·„ А¶¶а¶ѕа¶ња¶­а·” А·ѓа·–රිය А¶ґа·’රිත Suriya Piritha Surya Piritha -

: 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 : Fearing the power of the Buddha’s word,

The chant records an incident when , the Sun Deity, was seized by Rāhu , the Lord of Asuras (an eclipse). : In great distress, Sūriya called upon the

: In great distress, Sūriya called upon the Buddha for refuge, reciting a stanza of homage. : In great distress

: 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.

Buddhists believe that reciting or listening to the Suriya Piritha provides several spiritual and psychological benefits: