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Reply to "America using my opposite force for their power."

Hey Ron, perhaps you should read up on the Navagrahas.



Surya or Sun is central to the solar system, the provider of energy and, therefore, represents life-force, intelligence and prosperity. Chandra or Moon is closely linked to water bodies and influences the mind and emotions. Mangala or Mars is associated with courage and aggression, while Budha or Mercury impacts learning, analytical and communication skills. Guru or Jupiter symbolises wisdom and knowledge and is considered a key catalyst for success, while Sukra or Venus stands for wealth, beauty and desire. Rahu and Ketu are considered powerful points of energy and represent conflicts and ‘karmic’ effects from previous lives.

Sani or Saturn is representative of austerity and discipline, which are important characteristics for leading a spiritual and fruitful life. This graha is often misunderstood and feared to have sweeping negative effects on people. However, under the influence of Sani, one develops a strong sense of responsibility and resilience, the ability to endure and overcome hardships. Sani is also known to shower immense blessings and spiritual strength.

A popular folklore based on Ramayana highlights the defeat of Ravana at the hands of Sani. Having brought the navagrahas under his control, Ravana made them lie face down on the steps to his throne. Even Sani could not cast his spell on him as he was unable to face Ravana from his position. It was then that Narada came to Ravana and mockingly told him that the latter had no guts to face the navagrahas and that is why he had made them lie face down. His pride pricked, Ravana ordered the navagrahas to lie on their backs. This enabled Sani to cast his spell on Ravana and set in motion the events that brought about his downfall, paving the way for the final battle with Rama.

In situations where particular grahas are found to have negative influences, suitable remedial measures are suggested including worship of those grahas on their corresponding days of the week. A sight that most temple-goers cannot miss on Saturdays, the day presided over by Sani, is the rush of devotees at his shrine to light lamps and pray for relief from the myriad problems they face in their day-to-day lives. These lamps are generally lit using pure gingelly oil and made with wicks constituting black sesame seeds wrapped in black coloured pieces of cloth.

Source: Worshipping the NAVAGRAHAS (esamskriti.com)

Mitwah
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