Solar religions and symbolism

[Surya]

Inspired by the following thread:

Where we are taking a look at what the serpent represents in various cultures and traditions, I’d like to examine what the sun represents all around our flat and hollow globe. 

16. O Sun, sole traveller of the Heavens, controller of all, Surya, son of Prajapatiremove thy rays and gather up thy burning light. I behold thy glorious form; 1 am he, the Purusha within thee.

 

 

Shankara’s Commentary:

Com.—‘Pushan,’ vocative case meaning ‘O Sun.’ The Sun is called Pushan because he feeds the world. ‘Ekarshi’ means ‘one who travels alone.’ The Sun is called Vania, because he controls all. He is called Suryabecause he imbibes Prana, rays and liquids. ‘Prajapatya’ means ‘son of Prajapati.’ ‘Vyuha’ means ‘remove to a distance thy rays.’ ‘Samuha,’ means ‘gather up, i.e.,contract.’ ‘Tejah’ means. ‘burning light.’ I wish to behold by thy grace thy most glorious form. Moreover I do not entreat thee like a servant. I am he the Parasha within the solar orb. composed of Vyakritis as limbs or parts. ‘Purusha' because he has the figure of a man or because he pervades the whole in the form of Prana and intelligence or because he occupies the city (of the Soul) i.e.,

https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/book/ishavasya-bhashya-by-sitarama/d/doc145033.html

 

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Edited September 27 by Surya

[Surya]

I’ve heard rumors that archangel Michael has been associated with the sun, so I asked one of my teachers if this was true. Here is his response:

"Yes to the dawn, that is why Saint Michael was placed in the East in the old cathedrals."