In Sri Lankan culture, these chants provide psychological comfort to those experiencing "Apala" (unlucky periods) as determined by their horoscopes.
The chant is structured around the (the nine celestial bodies) and the Itipiso Gatha (the Nine Virtues of the Buddha). Each verse typically connects a specific virtue of the Buddha to the mitigation of a particular planetary influence: In Sri Lankan culture, these chants provide psychological
Invoked to increase lifespan and counter Venus (Sikuru) and Saturn (Senasuru). Spiritual and Cultural Significance In Sri Lankan culture