Many practitioners use it as a form of spiritual healing during physical or mental illness.
Devotees listen to or chant this Sutta for several spiritual and mental benefits:
Play the MP3 at a low volume in your home during the early morning hours.
For the best effect, listen mindfully in a quiet space, reflecting on the meaning of protection and universal loving-kindness.
It is traditionally believed to ward off negative energies and evil influences.
The Suriya Piritha is part of the Maha Pirit Potha (The Great Book of Protection). It is based on a discourse where the Sun God (Surya) seeks protection from the Buddha against the demon Rahu. The chant symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and truth over fear.


