Suriya Piritha 108 Warak | А·ѓа·–රිය А¶ґа·’රිත 108 А·ђа¶»а¶ља·љ | Sooriya Piritha | Bodu Seth Pirith May 2026

: The Sun Deity seeks refuge in the Buddha, reciting a stanza asking for protection.

The Suriya Piritha originates from the Samyutta Nikaya in the Pali Canon. It recounts an event where the Sun Deity () was captured by the Asura Rahu. : The Sun Deity seeks refuge in the

Chanting or listening to this discourse specifically is a common practice in Sri Lankan Buddhist tradition, believed to multiply its protective power. believed to multiply its protective power.