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साम्बपुराण
The Ancient Text of Surya Worship and Solar Devotion
The Samba Purana is a unique sacred text centered on the worship of Surya, the Sun god. Narrating the story of Samba's curse and cure through solar devotion, it encompasses the establishment of Mitravana, the arrival of Maga priests, temple architecture, tantric mantras, healing rituals, and the path to liberation through Saura Yoga.
Start ReadingThe Samba Purana, also known as the Sambapurana, is an Upa-Purana devoted to the glorification and worship of Surya, the Sun god. It tells the story of Samba, son of Krishna, who was cursed with leprosy and healed through devoted solar worship at Mitravana. The text uniquely documents the arrival of Maga (Zoroastrian-influenced) priests from Shakadvipa, the construction of Surya temples and idols, elaborate tantric rituals, mantric sciences, yogic practices, and the path of Saura liberation. It is an invaluable source for understanding the solar worship tradition of ancient India.
The Samba Purana is structured into 84 Adhyayas (chapters), encompassing mythology, cosmology, temple architecture, ritual procedures, tantric practices, and yogic philosophy.
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The Samba Purana is composed of 84 Adhyayas.
Each Adhyaya covers mythology, cosmology, temple architecture, rituals, tantric mantras, yoga, or healing through Surya worship.

Bab ini dibuka dengan Mangalacharanam (doa pembukaan yang mulia) oleh Suta, memuji Tuhan Bhanudeva (
Samba Purana Adhyaya 0 presents the auspicious invocation and the table of contents for the entire text, setting the stage for the discourse on Surya worship and the Saura tradition.

Dalam bab pembukaan Samba Purana, Suta menceritakan dialog falsafah yang mendalam antara Raja Brihad
Samba Purana Adhyaya 1 opens with King Brihadbala’s inquiry into the supreme deity, leading to a discourse on the glory and supremacy of Surya as the ultimate cosmic principle.

Dalam bab ini, Raja Brihadbala bertanya tentang pusat utama pemujaan Matahari. Pendeta Vashistha men
Samba Purana Adhyaya 2 narrates how Samba, son of Krishna, was cursed with leprosy and how the sacred site of Mitravana was established for Surya worship and healing.

Dalam bab ini, Raja Vrihadbala menyoal Resi Vashistha tentang Mitravana. Vashistha menjelaskan bahaw
Samba Purana Adhyaya 3 describes the twelve manifestations of the Sun god and traces the sacred origins of Mitravana as a center of solar devotion.

Raja Vrihadbala bertanya kepada Rishi Vasishtha mengapa Surya melakukan pertapaan. Vasishtha menceri
Samba Purana Adhyaya 4 reveals the secret of Surya’s penance through Mitra’s discourse to Narada, explaining the solar deity’s austerities and cosmic role.

Selepas menerima sumpahan ngeri daripada bapanya, Krishna, Samba yang tidak bersalah memohon belas k
Samba Purana Adhyaya 5 recounts Samba’s heartfelt plea for healing and Narada’s revelation of Suryaloka, the divine abode of the Sun god.

Dalam Bab 6 Samba Purana, Samba bertanya tentang kewujudan di mana-mana, rupa bentuk, dan pengiring
Samba Purana Adhyaya 6 expounds the cosmological framework, establishing Surya’s omnipresence and describing the emanation of solar rays and planetary bodies.

Dalam bab ini, Pendeta Narada mengarahkan Samba tentang peranan kosmik tertinggi Aditya (Surya). Nar
Samba Purana Adhyaya 7 establishes the supremacy of Surya over all deities and explains the cosmic cycle of time governed by the Sun’s movements.

Dalam bab ini, Pendeta Narada memberikan pengetahuan mendalam kepada Samba mengenai dua belas manife
Samba Purana Adhyaya 8 enumerates the twelve Adityas, explains the etymology of Surya’s many names, and affirms his supreme universality across all realms.

Dalam bab ini, Samba menyatakan pengabdian yang mendalam terhadap Surya setelah mendengar wacana Nar
Samba Purana Adhyaya 9 traces the genealogy of Surya’s consorts Rajni and Nikshubha and their progeny in the solar lineage.

Narada menceritakan kisah Surya dan isteri-isterinya, Samjna dan Chhaya. Kerana tidak tahan dengan k
Samba Purana Adhyaya 10 narrates the progeny of Surya, the tale of Chhaya’s illusion, and the famous trimming of the Sun’s radiance by Vishvakarma.

Dalam bab ini, Samba meminta pendeta Narada untuk menjelaskan tentang pengurangan cahaya tubuh Surya
Samba Purana Adhyaya 11 describes how Vishvakarma pared down Surya’s overwhelming radiance, shaping the excess into divine weapons and ornaments.

Dalam bab ini, Samba bertanya tentang lagu pujian khusus yang dinyanyikan oleh Brahma dan para Dewa
Samba Purana Adhyaya 12 presents the hymn of praise (stuti) offered to Surya during the process of his divine shaping by Vishwakarma.

Dalam bab ini, Samba meminta Narada menceritakan lebih banyak kisah ketuhanan tentang Surya. Brahma
Samba Purana Adhyaya 13 reveals the origin of Surya and extols his supreme glory as the source of all light, life, and cosmic order.

Dalam Bab 14, Samba bertanya bagaimana rupa bentuk Surya dibentuk. Narada menceritakan masa ketika a
Samba Purana Adhyaya 14 continues the account of Vishvakarma trimming Surya’s radiance and the divine instruments fashioned from the solar effulgence.

Dalam bab ini, Narada menghuraikan asal-usul dan kedudukan lapan belas pengikut utama Surya (Anuchar
Samba Purana Adhyaya 15 enumerates the eighteen divine attendants of Surya and narrates the story of Dindi, a devoted worshipper of the Sun.

Narada menceritakan kepada Samba tentang lagu pujian yang dinyanyikan oleh Dindi (Shiva) kepada Dewa
Samba Purana Adhyaya 16 presents Dindi’s hymn to Surya and describes the glory of Avimukta Kshetra as a sacred site of solar worship.

Pendeta Narada menghuraikan langit kosmik (Vyoma) dan penghuni dewanya. Beliau menyenaraikan tiga pu
Samba Purana Adhyaya 17 describes the celestial space (Vyoma), the Devas who inhabit it, and the structure of the planetary system governed by Surya.

Dalam bab ini, Pendeta Narada menjelaskan struktur kosmologi alam semesta yang agung, dengan tumpuan
Samba Purana Adhyaya 18 presents the cosmological geography centered on Mount Meru, the axis of the universe, and its relation to solar worship.

Narada menjelaskan geografi kosmik dan pergerakan matahari di sekitar Gunung Meru. Beliau menghuraik
Samba Purana Adhyaya 19 describes the orbit of the Sun through the heavens and the divine cities of the Lokapalas (guardians of the directions).

Dalam bab ini, Pendeta Narada memberikan huraian terperinci tentang struktur dan kosmologi kereta ku
Samba Purana Adhyaya 20 details the magnificent architecture of Surya’s celestial chariot and the divine retinue that accompanies the Sun god.

Dalam bab ini, Samba bertanya kepada Rishi Narada tentang mekanisme astronomi dan kerohanian fasa bu
Samba Purana Adhyaya 21 explains the lunar cycle and its sixteen kalas, connecting them to the sacred journey to Mitravana for solar worship.

Dalam bab ini, Samba bertanya tentang fasa bulan yang membesar dan mengecil. Resi Narada menjelaskan
Samba Purana Adhyaya 22 explains the phenomenon of the Moon’s waxing and waning and affirms Surya’s supremacy over all celestial bodies.

Samba meminta Pendeta Narada untuk menjelaskan keraguan lama mengenai gerhana matahari: bagaimanakah
Samba Purana Adhyaya 23 explains eclipses through the illusion of Rahu and the mythological connection to the nectar of Soma.

Dalam bab penting ini, Samba, yang sangat menderita akibat penyakit kusta dan tidak menemui kelegaan
Samba Purana Adhyaya 24 narrates Samba’s fervent prayer to Surya and the miraculous cure of his leprosy through divine solar grace.

Dalam bab ini, Pendeta Vasishtha menceritakan bagaimana Samba yang kurus kering terus-menerus memuji
Samba Purana Adhyaya 25 presents the Stavaraja, the king of hymns revealed by Surya himself, extolling the Sun’s supreme nature.

Samba menemui arca kayu Dewa Surya di sungai Chandrabhaga dan memasangnya di Mitravana. Surya mended
Samba Purana Adhyaya 26 describes the Maganayanam, the bringing of the Maga priests from Shakadvipa to establish proper Surya worship rituals.

Dalam bab ini, Vashistha menjelaskan keagungan para penganut Surya. Beliau menghuraikan jalan dwi Ka
Samba Purana Adhyaya 27 explains the significance of the Maga and Yajaka priests and describes the three forms of Surya in ritual worship.

Bab ini memperincikan jalan menuju pembebasan melalui Saura Yoga. Ia menekankan sifat tubuh fizikal
Samba Purana Adhyaya 28 teaches the path of Saura Yoga, meditation on Surya, and describes the supreme spiritual state attained through solar devotion.

Dalam Adhyaya 29 Samba Purana, Pendeta Vashistha menjelaskan garis panduan untuk membina arca Surya
Samba Purana Adhyaya 29 prescribes detailed rules for the construction of Surya idols and the architectural principles for Surya temples.

Dalam bab ini, Pendeta Vasishtha menghuraikan perintah terperinci untuk membina arca suci (Pratima V
Samba Purana Adhyaya 30 specifies the rules for selecting wood and materials for crafting Surya images, as part of the Pratima Vidhi tradition.

Dalam bab Samba Purana ini, Pendeta Vashistha memperincikan garis panduan ikonografi (Pratima Laksha
Samba Purana Adhyaya 31 details the Pratima Lakshanam: the canonical characteristics, proportions, and iconographic standards for Surya idols.

Bab ini memperincikan ritual rumit untuk penyucian (Adhivasana) dan pemasangan (Pratishtha) arca Dew
Samba Purana Adhyaya 32 describes the Adhivasana ritual and the sacred ceremony for installing the Surya idol in a temple.

Dalam bab ini, Pendeta Narada memperincikan ritual suci Dhvajaropana (pengibaran bendera) di atas ku
Samba Purana Adhyaya 33 prescribes the Dhvajaropana Vidhi, the ritual of hoisting the sacred flag at a Surya temple as part of worship ceremonies.

Selepas setahun pemasangan dewa Matahari di Mitravana, Samba bertanya kepada Narada tentang prosedur
Samba Purana Adhyaya 34 describes the annual Ratha Yatra procession for Surya and the Graha Shanti Vidhi for planetary pacification.

Dalam bab ini, Pendeta Vasishtha memperincikan ritual yang teliti untuk Ratha Yatra (perarakan keret
Samba Purana Adhyaya 35 details the rituals of the Ratha Yatra, purification ceremonies, and the Dhupa Vidhi (incense offering) for Surya worship.

Dalam Bab 36 Samba Purana, Pendeta Vasistha menjelaskan prosedur rumit untuk melakukan persembahan a
Samba Purana Adhyaya 36 prescribes the Homa Vidhana, the detailed procedure of fire oblations (homa) dedicated to Surya for spiritual merit.

Dalam bab ini, Vasistha menceritakan dialog antara Samba dan pendeta Narada mengenai ganjaran (Phala
Samba Purana Adhyaya 37 enumerates the spiritual fruits of sun worship, including the merits of devotion, rituals, and various offerings to Surya.

Dalam bab ini, Raja Brihadbala bertanya tentang inisiasi suci (Diksha) yang diterima Samba daripada
Samba Purana Adhyaya 38 describes the Saura Diksha (solar initiation) and the Mandala Vidhana, the ritual construction and use of sacred diagrams in Surya worship.

Dalam bab ini, Vasistha menghuraikan hubungan esoterik antara abjad Sanskrit (Varnas) dan bentuk kos
Samba Purana Adhyaya 39 explores the mysticism of the Sanskrit alphabet and reveals the Saura Mahamantra, the great solar mantra for spiritual attainment.

Dalam bab ini, Pendeta Vasishtha menjelaskan penyembahan ritual (Puja) yang rumit terhadap pelbagai
Samba Purana Adhyaya 40 describes the worship of attendant deities in the cardinal directions and extols the glory of the Saura Shastra tradition.

Bab ini memperincikan ritual homa dan bali yang didedikasikan kepada Dikpala (dewa arah). Ia menetap
Samba Purana Adhyaya 41 prescribes ritual offerings to the Dikpalas (guardians of directions) and affirms the supreme glory of Surya worship.

Samba, diiringi oleh para imam Maga, tiba di Tapovana yang suci di pinggir lautan garam. Narada memu
Samba Purana Adhyaya 42 narrates the arrival at Mitravana, Surya’s boons granted to the ascetics, and teachings on cosmic time cycles.

Vasistha menggambarkan sebuah hutan suci di tepi pantai lautan di mana para dewa, orang bijak, dan m
Samba Purana Adhyaya 43 describes the sacred establishment of the Surya idol at Mundira, a significant event in the solar worship tradition.

Bab ini bermula dengan Pendeta Vasishtha memuliakan Surya. Samba kemudian bertanya tentang Achara (t
Samba Purana Adhyaya 44 prescribes the Sadachara Varnana, rules of righteous conduct and daily observances for devoted worshippers of Surya.

Dalam bab ini, Samba bertanya tentang pahala menderma payung dan selipar. Narada menceritakan legend
Samba Purana Adhyaya 45 explains the origin and spiritual merit of donating umbrellas and sandals as acts of charity connected to Surya worship.

Dalam bab ini, Samba bertanya tentang peraturan Saptami Vrata. Pendeta Narada memperincikan tujuh je
Samba Purana Adhyaya 46 describes the rites and rewards of the Saptami Vrata and enumerates the twelve forms of Surya worshipped through the year.

Dalam Bab 47 Samba Purana, Pendeta Narada menjelaskan kepentingan tertinggi dan metodologi terperinc
Samba Purana Adhyaya 47 prescribes the Japa Yajna Vidhi, the procedure and rules for the chanting sacrifice dedicated to Surya.

Bab ini memperincikan isyarat tangan tertentu (Mudra) yang digunakan dalam pemujaan ritual Surya. Di
Samba Purana Adhyaya 48 describes the characteristics and formation of sacred mudras (ritual hand gestures) used in Surya worship.

Dalam bab Samba Purana ini, Pendeta Narada menggariskan ritual harian (Ahnika) dan upacara penyucian
Samba Purana Adhyaya 49 prescribes daily solar rituals and the Shaucha Vidhi, purification rites for maintaining spiritual cleanliness in Surya devotion.

Dalam Adhyaya 50 Samba Purana, narasi beralih ke dimensi esoterik dan ritualistik pemujaan Matahari.
Samba Purana Adhyaya 50 details the combined rituals of mantras, mudras, and nyasa (ritual placement) in the practice of sun worship.

Adhyaya 51 Samba Purana memberikan huraian terperinci mengenai pemujaan ritual (Puja Vidhi) Surya, k
Samba Purana Adhyaya 51 describes the ritualistic worship of Khakholka Surya, a specific form of the Sun god, and his cosmic manifestations.

Bab 52 Samba Purana menggariskan prosedur esoterik untuk membina Mandala Saura yang suci dan memulak
Samba Purana Adhyaya 52 details the construction of the Surya Mandala (sacred solar diagram) and the Saura Diksha initiation ceremony.

Dalam Adhyaya 53 Samba Purana, Pendeta Narada memperincikan ritual pemujaan sistematik (Puja) terhad
Samba Purana Adhyaya 53 prescribes the ritual worship procedures and various offerings to be made to Surya for spiritual benefit.

Bab ini memperincikan ritual esoterik Ashtapushpika atau ritual lapan bunga yang didedikasikan kepad
Samba Purana Adhyaya 54 describes the Ashtapushpika Vidhi, the ritual of the eight flowers combined with seed mantras for invoking Surya’s blessings.

Bab 55 Samba Purana memperincikan ritual penyembahan Saura yang sangat khusus dan esoterik. Ia bermu
Samba Purana Adhyaya 55 continues with advanced mandala construction, the Diksha Vidhi, and the esoteric process of creating sacred mantras.

Adhyaya 56 Samba Purana membincangkan dimensi esoterik dan Tantrik pemujaan Saura, memfokuskan kepad
Samba Purana Adhyaya 56 reveals the esoteric heart-lotus meditation and the powerful Bija mantras associated with Surya worship.

Bab ini membincangkan sains esoterik bunyi dan asal-usul abjad Sanskrit (Varnamala) sebagai mantra B
Samba Purana Adhyaya 57 teaches Tattva-Jnana (knowledge of cosmic principles) and traces the origin of Bija mantras from primordial sound.

Bab ini memperincikan pembinaan esoterik mantra suci empat puluh suku kata, yang memfokuskan kepada
Samba Purana Adhyaya 58 presents the Jnanottara teaching on the generation of Bija (seed syllables) and Svara (tonal elements) in mantric science.

Adhyaya 59 bagi Samba Purana mengakhiri Patala keenam, memfokuskan kepada pembinaan esoterik mantra
Samba Purana Adhyaya 59 describes the Mantra Vidhana (mantra procedures) and their connection to the principles of cosmic creation.

Bab ini meneroka hubungan mendalam antara masa kosmik dan sains mantra esoterik dalam pemujaan Saura
Samba Purana Adhyaya 60 explains the Kala Chakra (wheel of time) and the mantric manifestation of Surya through sacred syllables.

Bab ini mendalami dimensi esoterik dan tantrik pemujaan Saura. Ia menggariskan dengan teliti pembina
Samba Purana Adhyaya 61 teaches esoteric mantras, the Nyasa Vidhi (ritual placement of mantras on the body), and ritual vratas for spiritual advancement.

Adhyaya 62 Samba Purana menggariskan rawatan ritual khusus untuk pengamal (sadhaka) yang menderita p
Samba Purana Adhyaya 62 prescribes rituals for curing diseases and removing obstacles through the power of Surya mantras and worship.

Adhyaya 63 daripada Samba Purana memperincikan ritual esoterik dan sengit Abhicara (sihir pemusnah),
Samba Purana Adhyaya 63 describes the Abhicara Vidhi, rituals of destructive magic and their controlled use within the tantric Surya tradition.

Adhyaya 64 Samba Purana menggariskan prosedur Tantra dan Mantra esoterik untuk menyembuhkan penyakit
Samba Purana Adhyaya 64 describes the Kilana ritual and the mantric methods for eradicating diseases through solar tantric practice.

Bab ini menggariskan Vrata (sumpah) yang ketat dan ritual penyembuhan (Chikitsa) yang perlu dilakuka
Samba Purana Adhyaya 65 prescribes healing rituals and the vrata (sacred vow) to be observed by the Mantrin, the practitioner of sacred mantras.

Bab 66 Samba Purana menggariskan ritual Tantra dan Mantra lanjutan (Sadhana) untuk pencapaian rohani
Samba Purana Adhyaya 66 teaches mantra sadhana (spiritual practice through mantras) and the tantric vratas required for mantric mastery.

Bab ini memberikan penjelasan terperinci tentang Mantra Sadhana, menggariskan ritual, sumpah, dan am
Samba Purana Adhyaya 67 continues the teaching on mantra sadhana and nyasa vidhi, culminating in the attainment of siddhi (spiritual powers).

Bab ini menggariskan jalan kerohanian yang sistematik untuk mencapai kediaman tertinggi, Shivaloka.
Samba Purana Adhyaya 68 describes the path of yoga within the Saura tradition and the initiation required for attaining supreme liberation.

Bab ini meneroka sains esoterik Bija Mantra (suku kata benih) dan Japa (zikir) yang merupakan sebaha
Samba Purana Adhyaya 69 expounds the science of Bija mantras and sacred syllables, revealing their cosmic correspondences and spiritual power.

Bab ke-70 Samba Purana membincangkan amalan esoterik Bija Mantra dan Nyasa (penempatan ritual suku k
Samba Purana Adhyaya 70 details the ritual of Bija mantra nyasa, the systematic placement of seed syllables on the body for spiritual empowerment.

Dalam Adhyaya 71 Samba Purana, teks beralih kepada dimensi esoterik dan ritualistik pemujaan Saura,
Samba Purana Adhyaya 71 prescribes the Varna-Nyasa Vidhi, the mystic placement of syllables (varnas) on the body as part of tantric solar worship.

Bab ini menggariskan ritual esoterik Nyasa (penempatan mantra pada badan) dan perumusan suku kata be
Samba Purana Adhyaya 72 describes the mantra nyasa vidhi and reveals the syllabic forms through which Surya is invoked in esoteric practice.

Bab 73 Samba Purana mendalami dimensi esoterik pemujaan Saura, memperincikan pelbagai Yoni atau matr
Samba Purana Adhyaya 73 describes the mystic matrices (yonis) and the mantric syllables that form the foundation of advanced Saura tantric practice.

Dalam bab ini, tumpuan beralih kepada amalan esoterik Saura Dharma, khususnya inisiasi empat kali ga
Samba Purana Adhyaya 74 describes the fourfold initiation ceremony and the ritual purification required for advancing in Saura spiritual practice.

Adhyaya 75 dalam Samba Purana memperincikan ritual permulaan (Diksha) yang mendalam dan sakramen roh
Samba Purana Adhyaya 75 prescribes the Diksha Vidhi (initiation procedure) and the spiritual sacraments that mark the disciple’s progress.

Adhyaya 76 dalam Samba Purana memperincikan ritual Samskara (inisiasi) esoterik yang bertujuan untuk
Samba Purana Adhyaya 76 details the initiation ritual and the consecration ceremony that formally admits the disciple into the Saura tradition.

Bab ini memperincikan jalan Sannyasa (penolakan dunia) dalam tradisi Saura. Ia menggariskan ritual k
Samba Purana Adhyaya 77 describes the path of Sannyasa, renunciation of worldly life, within the framework of the Saura spiritual tradition.

Dalam bab ini, Samba Purana memperincikan upacara khusus bagi pengamal yang ingin menarik diri darip
Samba Purana Adhyaya 78 describes the ritual of withdrawal and Nyasa-Nivartana, the systematic reversal of mantric placements at the conclusion of practice.

Adhyaya 79 Samba Purana memperincikan proses yoga esoterik untuk mencapai pembebasan serta-merta (Sa
Samba Purana Adhyaya 79 teaches the yogic method of Sadyomukti (immediate liberation) through piercing the Brahmarandhra, the crown aperture.

Bab ini memperincikan aspek esoterik dan Tantra yang sangat mendalam dalam pemujaan Surya. Ia bermul
Samba Purana Adhyaya 80 describes advanced tantric rituals, mantra application techniques, and ascetic practices within the solar worship tradition.

Bab ini beralih daripada mantra esoterik kepada falsafah mendalam tentang pemujaan dalaman (Manasa P
Samba Purana Adhyaya 81 teaches the practice of internal worship (antarayaga) and the eight flowers of devotion offered to Surya in the heart.

Adhyaya 82 dalam Samba Purana menjelaskan sintesis mendalam antara Yoga, Jnana (pengetahuan), dan Ka
Samba Purana Adhyaya 82 synthesizes the paths of yoga and jnana (knowledge), teaching the mastery of senses as the foundation for solar realization.

Samba bertanya kepada Resi Narada tentang punca karma di sebalik penyakit kusta. Narada menjelaskan
Samba Purana Adhyaya 83 concludes with the causes and cures of diseases through the power of Surya worship, mantras, and solar healing rituals.
The first chapter serves as an introduction and index, invoking Lord Surya as the healer of diseases like leprosy and outlining the Purana's contents, including Samba's curse, the Maga priests, and detailed Sun worship rituals.
The narrator, Suta, is addressing the assembled Rishis (sages), introducing them to the sacred and disease-curing Samba Purana.
The chapter mentions Samba being cursed by his father (Krishna) due to Narada's instigation, his subsequent redemption, and the establishment of a Sun temple and city.
King Brihadbala asks about the eternal Supreme Brahman, the ultimate deity to worship for liberation across all life stages, and the origin of the universe.
Sage Vashistha describes Surya as the visible Supreme Deity (Pratyaksha Devata), the creator, sustainer, and destroyer of the universe, and the ultimate destination for yogis.
The text explains that enlightened beings like Shuka, Vyasa, and the Valakhilyas entered the solar orb (Surya Mandala) through yoga, achieving ultimate liberation.
Krishna cursed Samba because his unparalleled physical beauty caused Krishna's intoxicated wives to become infatuated and agitated. This situation was orchestrated by Sage Narada, whom Samba had previously disrespected.
Krishna cursed his wives, except Rukmini, Satyabhama, and Jambavati, to lose their heavenly realms and be abducted by thieves after his death, as a consequence of their intoxication and loss of modesty.
To cure his leprosy, Samba worshipped the Sun God and established a permanent center for Surya worship called Sambapura, located on the picturesque banks of the Chandrabhaga river.
It is called Mitravana because Mitra, the twelfth manifestation of the Sun God (Surya), performed severe penance there to bless his devotees, making it his primordial abode before Samba rebuilt it.
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