Surya Devta, the Sun God, holds a singular place in Hindu iconography as the only divine presence visible to the human eye, rising each day over the horizon.
His celestial arrival transcends rituals, customs, and caste-made barricades, granting every devotee the freedom of a direct, unobstructed obeisance. No priestly middleman needed—the Sun is open to all.
Since Vedic times, its universal light and energy have been revered as the ultimate source of life—the very force that sustains existence and nurtures our environment.
In Hindu metaphysical thought, light and energy are not mere physical phenomena; they are divine elements guiding us toward knowledge, reality, and truth. The Sun embodies this spiritual force—radiant, impartial, and eternal—truly the life and soul of the universe.
(Excerpt from my book: Hinduism Beyond Rituals, Customs And Traditions) https://progressivehindudialogue.com/…/book-on-hinduism/
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