WHO ARE WE?

The religious commune in Lublin – SŪRYA KĀNAN was established on the most auspicious day (akṣaya tṛtīyā), which was the 10 May 2024, to cultivate the ancient Tradition of worshiping the Sun God (sūrya) in accordance with the principles and values passed down in the spiritual line of succession present in the Hindu rites.

The name SŪRYA KĀNAN originates from Sanskrit and translates to the „Garden of the Sun God” (a garden or grove of the house). We desire for this place to be a home for anyone searching for spiritual truth (satyā), peace (śānti) and joy (ānanda). We are spreading our spiritual practices that have guided our lives over the last 20 years.

We have legal personality as an organizational unit of Wyznawców Słońca (Worshipers of the Sun), which is registered at the Ministry of the Interior and Administration („MSWiA”).

Our commitment (dīkṣā) to spiritual practice (sādhanā) is within a tradition that shares its integral part in Solar worship and core in India long before the inception of our religious organization – Wyznawców Słońca (Worshipers of the Sun). Our goal is to support humanity in its transcendental journey and internalization of higher virtues along with universal laws, which through their realization provides the fruits of self-knowledge (ātmajñāna) the highest form of happiness (ānanda). The foundation of our actions is life in tune with the following principles: ahiṃsā (refraining from harm – principle of nonviolence), śaućā (principle of internal and external cleanliness), satyā (principle of truth), saṃtoṣa (contentment and satisfaction), īśvarapraṇidhāna (commitment to the Divine Power).

We are determined in propagating the principles of Freedom, whose expression is the acceptance of the diversity existing in this World. We perceive the Universe as One Being manifesting itself in many creations. Externally, apparent differences between „others” disappear on the level of Self – The One Consciouness (brahman). This is why we understand the importance of acting beyond all divisions, including: religion, race, political views, caste, gender, social origin, sexual orientation, age or disability. We believe that every thought, intention, word or act (karma) influences us and everything around us. To achieve good results (śubha–phala) that make this place a good Home, indispensable are appropriate causes. Acting in Love (prema) with respect towards Life (jīvan) and Freedom (svātantrya) is our way of manifesting these results (sṛṣṭi).

All true spiritual traditions lead mankind along paths that lead to liberation (mukti), to a state of eternal happiness (ānanda), free from all conditions, the cycle of birth and death (saṃsāra) and suffering (duḥkha). Adepts (sādhaka), according to their qualifications, desires and abilities undertake practice (sādhanā) in a certain tradition after going through an initiation based on accepting a vow (dīkṣā) from a realized teacher (guru). This must be a teacher living in a physical form and is in direct physical contact with the student.
We respect these living traditions and recognize their value. If anyone is inspired by our humble efforts to start a spiritual practice, even if it will be a process in another tradition, we are happy to say that we have achieved our goal. Everything good that happens is is the grace of the Absolute!