Common questions about IAS, our mission, and how you can be part of this spiritual movement.
Surya is considered the Supreme Soul (Paramatma) because he symbolizes the divine source of life, light, energy, and consciousness that sustains the entire universe.
The Sun is described as the Brahman of the whole world because it symbolizes the ultimate reality and universal energy that sustains all life. In Hindu philosophy, Surya represents the divine presence that illuminates and supports the entire universe.
Brahma and Vishnu explained the importance of Sun worship and temple construction to honour Surya as the source of light, life, health, and prosperity, and to help devotees worship him through prayers, rituals, and offerings.
According to Hindu tradition, Samba, the son of Lord Krishna, suffered from leprosy because of a curse. Different versions of the story give different explanations. He worshipped Surya Dev to seek a cure, and Surya's blessings eventually healed him.
According to one popular version of the story, Sage Durvasa cursed Samba because he felt disrespected by him. However, accounts differ across Hindu traditions; some versions attribute Samba’s leprosy to other causes. Samba later worshipped Surya Dev to seek healing.
Samba worshipped Lord Surya because he was suffering from leprosy and wanted to be cured. According to Hindu tradition, Surya Dev blessed him and cured his disease.