Surya and Savitar are two names by which the Sun is commonly addressed in the Vedic hymns. Some time one name is used exclusively, sometimes they are use interchangeably, and sometimes they are used as though they represented quite distinct objects. It is supposed that Satvir refers to Sun when invisible, while Surya refers to him when he is visible to the worshippers. This at any rate gives some reason for the two names being employed , though it may not explain the case satisfactory in every instance. Although the hymns in which Surya is addressed are not every numerous, his worship was most common in the olden time, and has continued to the present hour. It is to him that the Gayatri, the most sacred text of the Vedas, is addressed at his rising by every devout. Simple in its phraseology, this short verse is supposed to exert magical powers. We can addressed Surya as- Behold the rays of dawn, like heralds, lead on high The sun that men may see the great all knowing god. The stars slink off like thieves, in company with night, Before the all seeming eye, whose beams reveal his presence gleaming like brilliant flames, to nation after nation. With speed, beyond the ken of mortals, thou O Sun dost ever travel on, conspicuous to all .The changing colures of the dawn are compared to many colored robes, the golden tipped clouds that appear sun shines in his strength. And the last four lines of the material sketch it will be noticed that she was believed be able to bestow upon her worshippers cattle, horse sons, health joy and length of days.
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