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 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
: 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 chant records an incident when
Buddhists believe that reciting or listening to the Suriya Piritha provides several spiritual and psychological benefits: the Sun Deity