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The sun is essential for life on Earth, symbolising energy and vitality. In the Sanatan tradition, it is worshipped as a deity, notably with the story of Lord Hanuman, who mistakenly swallowed it, causing darkness until he released it. The sun’s beauty is celebrated in various cultures, from stunning morning views to the captivating hues of sunset. It inspires hope and optimism, urging action and clarity. Revered with names like Bhāskar and Āditya, its rays sustain life and are a source of positivity. The sun is a vital life force for all.

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Sun, the eternal source of energy and vigour, is the linchpin of life on the beautiful and vibrant planet Earth. It looks majestic when seen in the morning, while it rises up in the sky and looks appreciatively stunning with the grace of an anchorite, while it sets beyond the horizon in the evening.

In Sanatan tradition, the sun is God who rides on a blazing chariot driven by seven steeds. During his childhood, Lord Hanuman, often referred to as the monkey god, mistakenly swallowed the sun, believing it to be a ripe fruit. The whole world plunged into deep darkness, and life became impossible. Gods and demigods prayed to Hanuman to release the sun for the broader advantage of humanity and save the earth. Mahaveer Hanuman graciously released the sun. The story narrates the vital power of the sun.

The setting sun presents a spectacular view. The scattering of light creates a distinct pinkish hue in the blue sky. As it goes down the horizon, light bears a unique golden hue. It is the “Golden period” that gives an excellent touch to Nature. Silhouetted trees or objects look stunningly beautiful, adding a unique dimension to Nature.

In an urban landscape, the setting sun gives an entirely new look. The stray streaks of clouds look like locks of hair playing the beautiful face of a blonde girl with a blazing pink face. As the sun goes down, its beauty proportionately increases.

In many civilisations, the sun was revered and worshipped. In India, offering water to the sun after a bath is considered sacred and pious. It signifies many things, especially respect for a body that is vital for existence.

Every morning, the sun fills us with energy, hope, and optimism, offering countless opportunities. It inspires us to stay steady, focused, and ready to take action. The sun’s rays illuminate our surroundings, dispelling darkness and allowing us to see things from a clearer perspective.

Taking a stroll in the early morning is invigorating and rejuvenating. It is rewarding to watch the rising sun, which looks mesmerisingly stunning. The large circular heliacal ball seems to be hanging up on the horizon. It looks mysterious when it is shrouded in morning mist.

Looking ablaze but calm, the sun is the most active star. Millions of fissions and fusion reactions take place, releasing tremendous amounts of energy, solar storms and dangerous flares which rise up in space up to thousands of miles high.

Known by different names like “Bhāskar”, “Āditya”, “Ravi”, and “Dinesh”, the sun is very important and key to life. It is revered as a life giver and the source of optimism.

May God Sun be kind to us all, humanity and the whole life forms on the earth. May the sun fill life and vigour to everything, animate or inanimate, life or lifeless. May He keep synthesizing new things and produce good and healthy things by instigating reactions with His light.

So be it.

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