About the book

In the Sacred hymns of the Rgveda, Surya emerges not only as the physical Sun but as a radiant symbol of higher truth, divine vision, and cosmic order. Surya: The Vedic God presents a deep and comparative study of this resplendent Vedic deity through the lens of two distinguished commentators – Sayanacarya, rooted in ritual and tradition, and T.V. Kapali Sastri, guided by the intuitive, spiritual insights of Sri Aurobindo.

Author Kabita Mohapatra explores the contrasting interpretative methods applied to two key hymns of the Rgveda (I.50 and I.115), revealing how a single Vedic mantra can embody both outer ritualistic relevance and inner spiritual illumination.

Blending philological precision with philosophical depth, this work:

1. Delves into the origins and symbolism of Surya in Vedic thought
2. Highlights the interpretative schools from Yaska to modern visionaries
3. Offers a unique word-by-word comparison of key mantras
4. Bridges the gap between ancient tradition and contemporary understanding

A compelling resourse for students of Veda, Sanskrit scholars, and seekers of Indic wisdom, this book casts new light on the timeless brilliance of the Vedic Sun.