Siddhanta Shiromani (Crown of Treatises)

Wherein—that is, in whom—at the time of the rising original: "रु वौऽदें" appears to be an OCR error for "सूर्योदये" (at sunrise), the three worlds Jagattraya The triad of Earth, the Atmosphere, and the Heavens. are governed.
During the night, the world is as if it has closed its eyes; taking up the dormant life of beings, they [the gods and humans] enjoy the world once the Sun has risen. Through the Sun, rituals such as the Jyotistoma A fundamental seven-day Vedic fire sacrifice performed to attain heaven. and the Atiratra An "overnight" sacrifice performed as part of the Soma ritual. proceed.

By this, when the sacrifices original: "यज्ञेषु" are set in motion, those who eat the sacrificial portions—the gods—are satisfied by the offerings. Thus, it is established that the existence and functioning of the three worlds are impossible without the rising of the Sun. red mark over next word Likewise, it is in whatever land the Sun is present that the New and Full Moon sacrifices Darsha-purnamasa proceed.

Regarding this, there are two schools of thought: "one should offer when the Sun has risen" and "one should offer before the Sun has risen." These two views original: "पक्षद्वयं" (two sides/wings of an argument) both proceed in relation to the time of sunrise. Therefore, the gods "shine" in heaven; they are called Devas because they play and shine. They are beautiful because they consume the essence of the sacrifice.

What kind of gods are they? They are those led by Shatakratu. "Shatakratu" refers to Indra The King of the Gods; the name literally means "He of a hundred sacrifices.", as he is the one who has performed a hundred sacrifices. He and the others are the eaters of the sacrifice. If the Sun did not possess heat and light, how could he be worshipful? Thus, he is Worshipped by the Gods Girvana-vandya. The term Girvana refers to the gods; he is to be saluted by them.

As it has been said by the wise: "The Sun is the treasury of light, whose lotus-feet, even if seen but once at the time of rising or setting, cause a man to fold his hands in prayer with eyes full of tears." 3 Indicates the conclusion of the third verse or section.

Thus, he is established as the supreme object of worship for humanity. The author then asks: how can the desired goal be attained separately from him? He describes himself as the Creator Dhata. Here, "Creator" refers to the Author Granthakara of the book. In the arrangement of this work, he [the Sun] is the one who destroys the suffering and darkness of the entire world.