Pleasing the Planets

Pleasing the planets Dr. Shanker Adawal (Jyotishaacharya, PHD, MBA) Article published in Starteller, June 2007 MANTRA is a mysterious group of letters or phrases so connected with one another that when it is chanted, a peculiar sensation or vibration is generated in the entire system. When one chants a mantra correctly and systematically with proper intonation, it immediately sets up a vibration in the nervous system in such a manner that harmony is enhanced in the body and also in the whole world. Different mantras produce different vibrations and they invoke different deities. Mantra is chanted to execute a certain purpose. It is believed that in each mantra, the energy of a particular deity remains latent, but it becomes active the moment the mantra is pronounced accurately in the manner prescribed by the sastras. According to Vedic beliefs, if a mantra is pronounced correctly, the deity to whom it is addressed has no choice but to respond to the invoker automatically and help him. There are several mantras and remedies to please the planets, as prescribed in the various scriptures. We are giving below the most effective ones in our day-to-day life, such as the relevant potent mantras, charity, deity to be worshipped, pooja and the offerings, specification of Rudraksha, etc. There are several mantras and remedies to please the planets, as prescribed in the various scriptures. We are giving below the most effective ones in our day-to-day life, such as the relevant potent mantras, charity, deity to be worshipped, pooja and the offerings, specification of Rudraksha, etc. Sun For Sun-related troubles and during the dasa or antardasa of Sun, adhere the following: 1. Worship the ruling deity Lord Shiva 2. Recite daily Aditya Hridaya stothra or Gayatri Mantra. 3. Japa of Sun’s moola mantra: “ Om hram hreem hroum sah suryaya namah”; 7000 times in 40 days. 4. Recite the Soorya stothra:

Japa kusuma sankasam kashyapeyam mahadyutim Tamorim Sarva paapghnam pranatosmi Divakaram 5. Charity : Donate Wheat, or Sugar candy on Sundays. 6. Fasting day : Sundays. 7. Pooja : Rudrabhishek. 8. Rudraksha : Wear Ekamukhi or 12 mukhi Rudraksha

Recite the mantras 7000 times and offer Sun red flower, red sandal etc. every day. Moon For Moon-related problems and during the dasa or antardasa of Moon, adhere the following: 1. Worship the ruling deity Goddes Gouri. 2. Recite Annapoorna stothra. 3. Japa or Moon’s moola mantra: “ Om shram sreem shraum sah chandraya namah” 11000 times in 40 days. 4. Recite the Chandra stothra.

Dadhi Shankha tushaarabham ksheero darnava sambhavam Namaami shashinsm somam shambhor mukuta bhushanam 5. Charity : Donate cow’s milk or rice on Mondays. 6. Fasting : On Mondays. 7. Pooja : Devi Pooja. 8. Rudraksha : Wear 2 mukhi Rudraksha. 11,000 mantras must be recited and offerings are white sandal and white flowers. Mars For Mars-related problems and during the dasa or antardasa of Mars, adhere the following: 1. Worship the ruling deities Kartikeya and Shiva.

The Kartikeya mantra is “Om Saravanabhavaya Namah” The Shiva mantra is “Om Namah Shivaya” 2. Recite the stothras of Kartikeya or Shiva. 3. Japa of the Mars mantra : ‘Om kram kreem kroum sab bhaumaya namah’, 11000 times in 40 days. 4. Recite the Mangala stothra: Dharani garbha sambhutam vidyut kanti samaprabham Kumaram shakti hastam tam mangalam pranamamyaham. 5. Charity : Donate Masoor dal (red lentils)on Tuesdays. 6. Fasting : On Tuesdays.

7. Pooja : Kartikeya worship or Rudrabhishekha. 8. Rudraksha : Wear a 3 mukhi Rudraksha. Recite the Mantra 11,000 times and offerings are red sandal and redflower. Mercury For Mercury-related problems and during his dasa and antardasa adhere the following: 1. Worship Lord Vishnu. 2. Recite Vishnu sahasranama stothra. 3. Japa of the Budha beeja mantra Om bram breem broom sah budhaya namah, 17000 times in 40 days. 4. Recite the Budha stothra. Priyangu Kalika Shyaamam Roopena Pratimam Budham Soumyam Soumya gunopetam tam Budham Pranamamyaham. 5. Charity: Donate Ragi or Green Gram on Wednesdays. 6. Fasting: On Wednesdays. 7. Wear a 4 mukhi Rudraksha. Mantra must be recited 17000 times and pooja is to be done with various-coloured Flowers. Jupiter For Jupiter-related problems and during the dasa or antardasa of Guru, adhere the following: 1. Worship Lord Shiva. 2. Recite Shri Rudram. 3. Japa of the Guru beeja mantra: Om jhram jhreem jroum sah gurave namah, 19000 times in 40 days. 4. Recite the Guru stothra: Devanam cha rishinam cha Gurum kaanchana SannibhaamBuddhi bhutam Trilokesham tam namaami Brihaspatim. 5. Donate Saffron, Turmeric or Sugar on Thursdays.

6. Fasting : On Thursdays. 7. Pooja : Rudrabhishekam. 8. Wear a 5 mukhi Rudraksha. Recite the mantra 19,000 times, along with the pooja with Kesar, sandal and yellow flower. Venus For Venus-related problems and during the dasa or antardasa of Venus adhere the following: 1. Worship Goddess Shakti. 2. Recite Shree Sooktam, Devi stuti or Durga chalisa. 3. Japa of Shukra beeja mantra: "Om dram dreem droum sah shukraya namah", - 16000 times in 40 days. 4. Recite the Shukra stothra: Hima kunda mrinalaabham daityanam paramam gurumSarv shastra pravaktaram bhargavem pranamamyaham 5. Donate clothes, milk or curd to a woman on Fridays. 6. Fasting : On Fridays. 7. Pooja : Worship Goddess Durga. 8. Wear a 6 mukhi Rudraksha. Mantra must be recited 16000 times and pooja must be done with white flower and white sandal. Saturn For Saturn-related problems and during the dasa or antardasa of Sani, adhere the following: 1. Worship Lord Hanuman. 2. Recite Hanuman chalisa or any other Hanuman stothra. 3. Japa of Sani mantra: “Om pram preem proum sah shanaischaraya namah” 19000 times in 40 days. 4. Recite the Sani stothra:

Nelanjana samabhasam ravi putram yamagrajamChaaya martanda sambhutam tam namami shanaischaram 5. Donate a Buffalo or black til (sesame seeds) on Saturday. 6. Fast on Saturdays. 7. Wear a 7 mukhi Rudraksha. Recite the mantra19000 times along with the pooja of Saturn with blue flowers and sandal. During pooja, there must be a lamp continuously lit with mustard oil. Rahu For Rahu-related problems and during the dasa or antardasa of Rahu, adhere the following: 1. Worship Lord Bhairava or Lord Shiva. 2. Recite the Kalabhairav ashthakam. 3. Japa of the Rahu beeja mantra : “Om bhram bhreem bhroum sah rahave namah”, - 18000 times in 40 days. 4. Recite the Rahu stothra: Ardha Kaaya maha veryam chandraditya vimardhanam. Simhika garbha sambhutam tam rahum pranamamyaham. 5. Donate Urid dal or Coconut on Saturdays. 6. Fast on Saturdays. 7. Pooja : Worship Lord Bhairav, Lord Shiva or Goddess Chandi. 8. Wear 8 mukhi Rudraksha. 9. One of the best remedies for Rahu is reciting the first chapter of Durga Saptasati. Mantra must be done with blue-coloured flowers and sandal. Ketu For Ketu-related problems and during the dasa or antardasa of Ketu, adhere the following: 1. Worship Lord Ganesha. 2. Recite Ganesha Dwadasanama Stothra. 3. Japa of the Ketu beja mantra: “Om shram shreem shroum sah ketave namah”, - 17000 times in 40 days.

4. Recite the Ketu stothra: Palasha pushpa sankaasham taraka graham mastakam Roudram roudratmakam Ghoram tam ketum Pranamamyaham. 5. Donate a black cow or black mustard seeds on Thursdays. 6. Fast on Thursdays. 7. Wear a 9 mukhi Rudraksha. 8. A very good remedy for Ketu is the reciting of Shiva Panchakshari Stothra. Mantra must be recited 17000 times and pooja must be done with ash coloured flower and sandal. New planet holds possibility for life First earth-sized planet found, circling its mother-star, at a distance suitable for life, with good prospects for liquid surface water. The new media have been very excited over the discovery of a “habitable” planet around a nearby star. All sorts of adjectives are tossed around about the planet, and most make it sound like a twin of Earth. To put the record straight, this planet is NOT going to be particularly Earth-like any more than Mars and Venus are Earth-like. Recently, a team of astronomers led by Stephane Udry and Michael Mayor (Geneva Observatory) announced the discovery of two new planets orbiting the star Gliese 581. Already, a larger planet, having over 15 times the Earth’s mass, had been found orbiting very close to the star. But, there were two more, smaller planets of masses about 5 Earth masses (Gliese 581c) and about 8 Earth masses (Gliese 581d) What makes the smaller of the two new planets (Gliese 581c) special is where it is located. Gliese 581c is at just the right distance that Udry et al suggests that the average temperature may fall within the range of -3 C to 40 C. The presumption is that if it is somewhere in the middle of that range, then it may be able to support liquid water, as on Earth. Know about the year ahead How will you fare in the next year? In general the collective focus will turn from materialistic aspects to the mental and social concerns. Networking, collaboration and community-building will take a quantum leap. Get ready for the next wave of change rolling in soon. Innovative solutions, social reforms and new pathways of commerce can be easily developed. An attitude adjustment may be needed in the emotional or domestic sphere. Some may gain insight through religious teachings or a moment of faith. There is also a danger of overdoing everything, so beware. Long distance travel and higher education are on the cards. Keep an eye on your weight to remain healthy. June 2007 to September 2007

Big changes can happen, if you use your head and pull together. Ways to resolve longstanding issues are indicated. Do not run from responsibilities, face them and learn. Deal with your insecurities. Moderate gains are expected in all your new ventures. You will get benefited through your parents and employer. Change what you can, let go of what you cannot. Be sympathetic to those who need you. Develop a forgiving attitude. Mind will be You filled with you through might tend to spend on religious austerities. will getspiritual answersexperiences to mystical and queries intuitions. Single ones will find their match. Regular dental check-ups may be necessary. October 2007 to January 2008 Your spiritual strength will help you break karmic patterns. Disposal of old nonperforming assets may add to your liquidity. Many will realize sick debts successfully. Career front will pose interesting possibilities for growth. Affairs of children will proceed without major hiccups. Some will experience wearsome travels. Avoid disclosing personal details to strangers during travels. Early signs of ill-health must be attended to immediately. Students toiling conscientiously will come out with flying colours. Auspicious occasions in the family will keep your spirits high. February 2008 to May 2008 Let go of your hang-ups and look at the broader picture and move forward. Accept change, without questioning it always. You may be forced take a fresh look at your perspective of money. Use your creativity with some form of self-expression. Be precise in your communications to others. Release any prejudices that you may have, as they can hold you back from accomplishing your goals. Those in uniformed services will win laurels. The stress of your everyday life may eat into your health. Spend some time in prayers and meditation daily to enjoy mental peace. Element : Air; Ruler: Mercury; Quality :Mutable. Your Positive Side: Adaptable; congenial; expressive; clever; versatile; curious; enhanced mental capabilities; good communicative skills; quick-witted. Your Negative Side: Fickle; high-strung; nervous; superficial’ petty; restless; inability to concentrate; critical; ungrateful; inconsistent. Compatible Sun Signs: Leo, Libra, Aquarius, Aries Some Popular Gemenis: John F, Kennedy, Isaac Newton, Bjorn Borg, IIayaraja, Wasim Akram, Mahesh Bhupati, Kiran Bedi, Steffi Graf, Salman Rushdie. Birthstone : Carnelian Agate. Lucky Numbers :3,12,21,30,48,57 Lucky Colours : Green. Favourite Foods : Savoury, Biscuits, pasta, omelettes and sandwiches; avocado;

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