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 -

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

The chant records an incident when , the Sun Deity, was seized by Rāhu , the Lord of Asuras (an eclipse). The (also known as the Suriya Sutta or

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

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