SPECIAL REMEDIES FOR THIS GANESHA CHATURTHI
Ganesha Chaturthi is a very auspicious day in the Hindu calendar. He is one of the most loved Hindu deities. After all, He is Ganapati – the Lord of Knowledge, Vighnaharta – the remover of difficulties and Mangalmoorti – the epitome of all that is auspicious. No wonder, He is the first one to be worshipped and invoked in any and every Hindu Pooja and ceremony. Not only are the eleven days of Ganesh Chaturthi a very propitious period for worship, but one can also perform astrological remedies to propitiate the malefic effects of planets or to solve problems one faces in day-to-day existence. So, here are some of the suggestions and remedies which can be followed during the eleven days: UNSTABLE CAREER: If your career is unstable or you are facing problems at your workplace, consider using an energised Ashwagandha root or energise it yourself by reciting the Ganesha Sahastranaam. After energizing it, tie it in a grey-coloured thread and wear it around the neck. This can be done on Ganesh Chaturthi day. DEBT PROBLEMS: Those who are burdened by heavy debts and are not able to repay them may follow this remedy. Install a crystal Ganesh, and bathe it with milk daily. Besides, offer ‘durva’ grass mala and pray to it to relieve you of your debt problem. MARITAL PROBLEMS: If your married life is troubled with stress and conflicts, Ganesha Chaturthi is the right time to resolve your problems. Offer 21 ‘Durva’ grass having 5 blades each to Ganapati – two at a time for the first ten times and finally a single one. Furthermore, also chant the following mantra: “Aum Ekadantaya Vidmahe Vakratundaya Dhimahi | Tanno Danti Prachodayaat” EDUCATION: Now, this is especially for students. If you lack concentration in studies, chant the mantra “Aum Vighneshwaraaye Namaha”. Recite at least 108 times in all eleven days. Thereafter, you can continue for 21 days daily. Besides, you may also chant the mantra ‘Aum Gam Ganapataaye Namaha’ to enhance your memory. Say it aloud and feel the vibration. KETU REMEDY: Are you undergoing Ketu Mahadasha, Antardasha or are suffering due to malefic Ketu transit or placement in your horoscope? Firstly, you should smear a Shwetarka Ganesh completely with a paste of turmeric powder and water. Then establish it in your place of worship. Thereafter, chant the mantra “Aum Vakratrundaaya Hum, Om Shree Ganeshaaya Namah” 108 times. KAAL SARPA DOSHA: This remedy is for those suffering from the malefic effects of Kaal Sarpa Dosha. Undoubtedly, they should offer Bundi Laddoos to Ganapati and chant the mantra “Aum Ganpataaye Namaha” daily 108 times starting from the Chaturthi day. MANGAL DOSHA: If you are affected by Mangal Dosha and are facing problems due to it, then this is the remedy for you. Install an orange-coloured (Kesari) Ganesha in your place of worship and venerate it daily. Moreover, you can chant the mantra: “Aum Shri Ganeshaaye Namaha” 21/51/108 times daily. SICKNESS: In case, someone in the family is ill for a long time, offer janeu to Ganesha on the Chaturthi day and the next day gives it to the sick person to wear on his person. Surely, he shall be healed quickly. TROUBLED BY ENEMIES: Chanting the mantra “Aum Gam Ganpataaye Namaha Shatroah Ucchatanam Kuru Kuru Swaha” 108 times daily for eleven days will stop an enemy or conspirator from disturbing you. ANGER CONTROL: If you are a quick-tempered person and get angry very easily, then worship the Lambodar Ganesha with RED flowers. A SUGGESTION: Many people install a Ganesha idol at the entrance of the house above the door. It is advisable to install a Ganesha yantra instead of a murti or idol. CLICK HERE TO READ : MEANING AND SIGNIFICANCE OF DIFFERENT FORMS OF GANAPATI
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SPECIAL REMEDIES TO BE DONE ON DIWALI
DIWALI has special significance for doing and initiating astrological remedies. Let’s understand why? ASTROLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF DIWALI: Diwali falls on Amavasya – Sun and Moon – the two luminaries and important astrological planets that come together this day are placed in Tula (Libra) Rashi and Swati Nakshatra. The evil spirits and negative energies are said to be strongest on Amavasya or No Moon day. Hence, stronger remedies or upaay which are done on this day are effective in warding off such strong negativity from one’s life. The Libra sign is a sign of balance and righteousness, of trade and business, of peace and harmony. Swati Nakshatra represents freedom, self-confidence and learning. Above all, it represents Goddess Saraswati – all forms of arts, communication, knowledge, etc. Swati is an auspicious Nakshatra. It helps one to accomplish the most difficult tasks and to move ahead, overcoming obstacles. The following remedies can be done/initiated on Diwali for maximum results: Tie a toran made of Asoka leaves and marigold (गेंदा) flowers at the entrance. This helps remove negativity in your house or commercial space. In case you are facing severe problems in your life, do this remedy. On Diwali night, light a lamp (दीपक) under a peepal tree after sunset. After lighting the lamp, walk back home without looking back and without uttering a word. This is a very good remedy, especially for those under Sade Sati or those having Shani Dosha. This, in essence, is a very effective remedy for those facing financial problems. Take three gomati chakra, three yellow cowries and three turmeric knots (हल्दी की गांठ). Tie them in a yellow cloth. Place this at the pooja place on Diwali night and thereafter keep it in your locker or cash box. 4. This remedy is for those who are suffering from some speech disorders, such as stammering. Take 11 cowries and burn them to ash on Diwali. Immerse this ash in flowing water. Continue for 5 consecutive Wednesdays. Don’t forget to light a diya in the southwest corner of your house. Moreover, this is an important Vastu tip. This is a valuable remedy for those who fail to get a good job even after repeated attempts. On Diwali, early morning (before sunrise), go to a crossroad (चौराहा) – where four roads meet with a lemon and a knife. Once you reach there, cut the lemon into four pieces; throw a piece in each direction; all the time mentally repeating your wish for a good job. After this, return without looking back even once. You can continue this for 7 consecutive days for the best results. If your business is not doing well or you are not getting a good flow of customers, try this remedy. Establish the Indrani yantra at your pooja or workplace on Diwali night. Surely, you shall see quick results. Those who have Chandra Grahan yoga or Angarak yoga in their horoscopes should not venture out of the house on Diwali night. On Diwali night, take the root of the banyan tree (बरगद की जड़) and a silk thread. Colour the thread with red sandalwood paste. Thereafter, tie the banyan root with the coloured silk thread at the main door of your residence or commercial premises after Laxmi puja. This remedy is for those eligible males and females who want to get married. Then place 11 marigold flowers on the altar, while doing pooja on Diwali night. Worship it with saffron (केसर)/turmeric (हल्दी) and place a ghee lamp in front of it (not too close), the whole night. Thereafter, in the morning, grind the flowers with Gangajal and saffron or turmeric. Apply this paste to your hands. Continue applying for 2-3 days or till the paste lasts. On Diwali night, burn camphor and clove in a silver or earthen vessel at the pooja place without fail. This will help ward off any problems related to spirits, bad omens, and all types of Vastu Dosha. Moreover, this remedy is a must, especially when anyone in the house has pitra dosha. WISHING YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY DIWALI Click here to read DIWALI REMEDIES ACCORDING TO YOUR RASHI/BIRTH SIGN (in Hindi)
HOW DO ASTROLOGICAL REMEDIES WORK?
Why exactly do we need Astrological remedies? Man is constantly in pursuit of happiness and peace and seeks to avoid all that is unpleasant and painful. But this is not always the case. We all do have to undergo some miseries, sufferings, trials and tribulations in our lives. This is due to our past deeds or karma. Astrology is based on the philosophy of Karma. The placements, phases and strengths of planets in the birth chart are not a random permutation or a coincidental combination. They reflect our past karma; the good karma shows up in the form of benefic planets while the malefic planets emphasize the negative karma. Planets can be classified as benefic, malefic or neutral. No planet is good or bad in itself; its placement and condition in the birth chart decide whether it will prove to be beneficial or detrimental to the native. Sometimes the benefic planets are weak; they need to be strengthened so that they can give the potential good results. On the other hand, the malefic planets need to be propitiated to reduce their negative effects. The uniqueness of Vedic Astrology is that it recommends a whole range of remedies to fortify the weak benefic planets and to pacify the malefic ones. How do astrological remedies work? Astrological remedies are nothing but practical, mystical, or psychic antidotes which lessen or nullify the impact of our past negative karma. Our Destiny is shaped by our past karmic actions. Remedies involve doing something or abstaining from doing something; this action or inaction is karma in itself! So when one undertakes to do some remedy, he is actually is embarking to reverse some bad karma of the past. When he does remedies for strengthening the weak benefic planets, he is essentially boosting their effectiveness by doing some more good karma. Our fate is decided by our karma; we can use our free will to take remedial measures. Astrological remedies can be broadly classified as follows: MANTRAS: Sanskrit mantras are energy-based sounds possessing vibrational and resonating powers. Mantras are connected to a particular planet or a deity representative of that planet and different mantas have varying potencies. Mantra chanting is called ‘Japa’. YANTRA: Yantras are geometrical and mathematical graphic symbols or drawings with precise measurements. Yantras too reverberate energy in varied ways. Planetary Yantras placed in the right direction create positive and constructive energies and are instrumental in warding off negativity. ASTROLOGICAL REMEDIAL PRODUCTS : Astrological remedies include the usage of certain products such as gems, Rudraksha, crystals, herbs, charms, etc. to strengthen the power of benefic planets or to ward off negative effects of malefic planets. SERVICE: Service to others is considered the best form of remedial measures in Astrology. This can be in the form of charity, donation or offering some services to the needy and the poor people. Different kinds of donations are prescribed for different planets. CHANGE OF ATTITUDES AND HABITS: This is another very effective form of remedial measure to rectify and improve our karma. Often, we are forced to think or act in a particular manner due to the planetary position or alignment in our birth horoscope that can be unfavorable to us. In such a case, it is highly recommended that we adopt or give up some of our habits or attitudes resulting from such an alignment. This can be in the form of adopting the virtues of patience, giving up some vices such as anger, or some food items such as salt or sugar, etc. FASTING: This involves voluntary depriving oneself of food or some other thing of one’s liking and choice. This kind of voluntary abstinence of some pleasure or desirable thing also works as a remedy to pacify the negative effects or strengthen the positive impact of planets. BLESSINGS: The blessings of our elders – our parents, our teachers, etc. play a very important role in mitigating the negative influences of malefic planets. Of course, they bless you when you have done some real good deed – in other words, good karma comes into play! COLOUR THERAPY: Each planet has its own distinct colour to which it vibrates and responds. Hence using colour therapy works as an astrological remedy. FOLK REMEDIES: These are simple yet effective remedies commonly called ‘totka’ or ‘upay’. The famous Lal Kitab remedies largely consist of such practical remedies which can be used in everyday life. RELIGIOUS: This astrological remedy includes prayers, rituals, worship of deities, Yagya (sacrificial fire), yatras (trips to sanctified places), etc. Yes, certain specified places of worship are recommended for the pacification of malefic planets. For example, Trimbakeshwar temple near Nashik, India is specifically famous for performing pooja (the act of worship) to alleviate the malefic effects of Rahu and Ketu and reduce the negative impacts of Kaal Sarpa Dosha and Pitru Dosha. SPIRITUAL REMEDIES: Spiritual remedies such as yoga, meditation, etc. go a long way in strengthening our willpower and propitiating the planets in a permanent way. Whatever remedy is used, it eventually involves invoking, aligning and resonating the individual energies with the Universal Energy thereby creating the ultimate balance! Some important things to be kept in mind while performing remedies: There are no hard and fast rules about astrological remedies. They should be relevant to the Desh (place), Kaal (time) and Paatra (distinctive identity) of the doer. The astrological remedies should be done by the person himself. When you are sick, it is you only who has to take the medicine or undergo the treatment. No one else can do it for you. In some exceptional cases of infants or sick or aged people who cannot do the remedy themselves, reciting or listening to mantras, using of Yantras/gems/rudraksha, etc. is recommended. Be patient; do not expect immediate or quick results. You are writing off your past karmas; it takes time
POWERFUL VAASTU TIPS FOR SOUTH-EAST DIRECTION
Vaastu Tips for South-East Direction VAASTU SHASTRA: Vaastu Shastra evolved during the Vedic period in India. It is a part of the Atharva Veda. Vaastu Shastra is a science as well as an art. It endeavours to harness the energies of the Panch Tatwas viz the five essential elements of nature which play a vital role in architecture and home designing. The basic purpose and principle of Vaastu Shastra are to help human beings live healthy, prosperous and balanced life. VAASTU & ASTROLOGY: Vaastu is one of the important limbs of Vedic Astrology. Just as Astrology considers nine planets; so also there are nine directions in Vaastu. Each planet rules a particular direction. If you visit a Hindu temple, you will notice that idols of the navagrahas ie. the 9 planets are placed facing the directions that they rule. DIRECTIONS IN VAASTU: HERE ARE SOME IMPORTANT VAASTU TIPS RELATED TO THE SOUTH-EAST CORNER OF THE HOUSE: AGNI – THE LORD OF FIRE RULES THE SOUTH-EAST CORNER (आग्नेय कोण). Hence fire and heat energies are prominent in this area. This direction is important for providing energy to the whole household. The South East corner should be lower than the South West corner. It is auspicious to make the dressing room and cosmetics room in this direction. Southeast is the ideal direction to construct kitchens and cooking areas. The kitchen located here improves the financial condition of the person and is also helpful in getting the stagnant money. However one should not have a dining area in this corner. According to Vastu Shastra, this direction is best for works related to fire. In this direction, it is best to have the gas, cooking range, electrical equipment, inverter, hot water furnace and boiler or equipment, related to fire. It is ideal to place ovens, mixer grinders, and other such electric and heat-generating equipment in this corner. Fire and water should not be placed close to each other in the South East corner. Otherwise, there shall be frequent incidents of fire or short-circuit accidents. Do not have boring, tap, handpump and water tank in this direction. An underground water tank located in the southeast direction prevents the positive flow of money and also adversely affects women’s health. There should be no water source or storage or overhead tanks in the South East corner of the house. This may create problems with the tenants. If the South East corner is adversely affected, it may result in skirmishes in domestic life. Do not have bedrooms in this direction. Never put a mirror in the South-East direction. Use a Red bulb in the South-East room if you are using it as a Bedroom. To read tips for VAASTU TIPS for the NORTH direction, click HERE.