In Sanatan scriptures, the worship of Sun God has been given special importance. Sunday is dedicated to Sun God. On this day, people worship Sun God methodically. Also, according to their faith, they donate food, money and clothes. It is a religious belief that by doing these works, the person gets the desired career and gets success in all the works. Special description of the worship of Sun God is seen in Vedas, Puranas and epics. Maryada Purushottam Lord Shri Ram and Lord Krishna, the protector of the world, have told about the importance of Surya worship. Let us know in this article about the importance of worshiping Sun God.

Lord Shri Ram had worshipped the Sun God

Ravana was a powerful demon king. He kidnapped Sita, for which Lord Shri Ram fought with Ravana. Before the war, Ram Ji did special worship of Sun God through Aditya Hridya Stotra. During the war, Lord Shri Ram was thinking about how to win the war against Ravana. In such a situation, Maharishi Agastya asked Lord Ram to recite Aditya Hridya Stotra. He also told about the auspicious results obtained by worshiping Sun God . Maharishi Agastya told that by reciting Aditya Hridya Stotra, the person gets relief from all kinds of sorrows and troubles.

Shri Krishna told his son Samba the importance of worshipping the Sun God

In Bhavishya Purana, we get to see the conversation between Lord Krishna and Samba. Lord Krishna's son was Samba. Lord Krishna told his son about the importance of worshipping the Sun God. According to Lord Krishna, the Sun God is a deity who can be seen directly every day. The person who worships the Sun God methodically, all his wishes are fulfilled.

Yadadityagatam tejo jagadbhasayate ཽछिलम्.

Yachchandramasi yachchanau tattejo viddhi mamakam.

Lord Krishna has said in the Bhagavad Gita that the light that is seen in the Sun God works to illuminate the world. The light in the fire is also me. The Sun is the protector of the world.