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: The Buddha intervenes by addressing Rahu, ordering him to release the Sun Deity because the deity has taken refuge in the Tathagata.

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 Buddha intervenes by addressing Rahu, ordering

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.