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(2) The word "Surya" is derived from the root "Su" meaning "to inspire". "Surya" is the one who inspires all beings to act. "Suraj" is the word used by rural people for "Surya". "Suraj" is derived from "Su" meaning "best" and "Urj" meaning "energy". Surya is the source of the best energy. Surya has many synonyms. Some of these synonyms reveal a deep connection between Surya and humans. "Sahasranshu" refers to the thousands of rays of Surya which provide warmth to all beings, sustaining life on Earth. Every human body has life as long as there is warmth. Life ends with the end of warmth. "Bhaskar", "Prabhakar", "Vibhakar", "Diwakar", "Ghumani", "Aharpati", "Bhanu" etc. are synonyms of Surya, signifying him as the god of light. All human activities take place in light. Without light, humans are helpless. Surya's heat cures many diseases. Solar energy is being used to develop many powerful machines. Thus, humans have an eternal connection with Surya. Jain scriptures explain the meaning of the synonym "Aditya" for Surya, stating that he is the beginning of all time periods.
(3) The word "Graha" is derived from the root "Grah" meaning "to hold". Jain scriptures mention six and eight "Grahas". 1. "Sure Sahasss Visitthaththo" -
Q. Why is Surya called Aditya, Venerable Sir? A. Gautam! Surya is the cause of time, the beginning of the cycle of time, the beginning of the descending and ascending time periods.
Therefore, Gautam! Surya is called Aditya. Six "Taraggaha" are mentioned: 1. Shukra, 2. Budha, 3. Brihaspati, 4. Angaraka, 5. Sanichchara, 6. Ketu. - Tthananga 6, Sutra 48. Eight "Mahagghaha" are mentioned: 1. Chanda, 2. Sure, 3. Shukra, 4. Budha, 5. Brihaspati, 6. Angaraka, 7. Sanichchara, 8. Ketu. - Tthananga 8, Sutra 6/3.