Motif
Solar deity as universal divine totality
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A motif of the Supreme Ruler and Cosmic Sovereignty family, within the sub-family Deity as Cosmic Totality. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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hindu
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The Ramayan of Valmiki Canto LXXIV. The Medicinal Herbs. / Canto LXXV. The Night Attack. / Canto CII. Lakshman Healed. / Canto CVI. Glory To The Sun.; lines 55285-55354 confidence: high
The sun is called universal king and lord, adored by heavenly hosts and fiends, and identified with Brahmá, Vishṇu, Śiva, other gods, Time, Death, the Moon, and the ruler of the sea.
The sun is identified with major gods, cosmic elements, seasons, life, fire, celestial rule, and rain-giving power.
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