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In Jainism can we worship sun ?
Short answer: No. In Jainism, the sun is not worshipped as a deity. The spiritual path is centered on the Tirthankaras, Arihants, and the purification of the soul. The sun (Surya) is seen as a celestial element within Jain cosmology, not a personal god to be worshipped for boons or favors.
Key points:
- Jains focus on right conduct, meditation, and detachment to progress toward liberation.
- The sun and other celestial bodies are part of the cosmic order, mentioned in cosmology, but they are not objects of devotional worship in Jain practice.
- Both Śvetāmbara and Digambara traditions share this view, though minor ritual expressions around cosmology may appear in pratikraman text, the essential worship is of the Tirthankaras and spiritual virtues.
