ECLIPSE: MYTHOLOGICAL MYTHS AND SCIENTIFIC FACTS: In Hindu mythology, Eclipse is considered inauspicious but considered to be a powerful day for paranormal practices by Tantrics. Astrologically, eclipse is associated with Grahas: Rahu and Ketu. Astrologically, eclipse is associated with Grahas: Rahu and Ketu. Hindu Mythological Story on Eclipse: There are nine grahas: Surya, Chandra,Mangal, Budha, Guru, Shukra, Sani, Rahu and Ketu. The last two planets, Rahu and Ketu became enemies of Sun and Moon. The story behind the enmity was a consequence of fight for nectar (Amruth that could give immortality) between the gods and demons. When the nectar that was churned from the ocean was being served to the gods, a demon, disguised as a god, drank the nectar sitting amongst the Gods. The Sun and the Moon who came to know about this disguised demon, told the fact to Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu in anger severed the head of the demon. But the demon who had already tasted the nectar, became immortal. The demon was in the form of Snake. The hood part of snake or head of this great demon is known as Rahu and the torso with tail is known as Ketu. Since then Rahu and Ketu vowed that they would revenge the Sun and Moon by swallowing them whenever they came near to them. This swallowing of Sun and Moon is called Grahanam in Sanskrit which is either solar or lunar eclipse. Beliefs : In Hindu astrology, the eclipses are considered inauspicious. People in Tantric practices consider full moon day, new moon day and solar and lunar eclipse as powerful for paranormal activities. It is believed that the evil forces are appeased on these occasions. On these days, the evil energy creates fear in the minds of pregnant women which affects the foetus. Same is the effect is on people with low energy and who are weak. It is for this reason that, on eclipse days, astrologers and para-healers advise pregnant women, children, sick and old people to stay indoors and not eat food during the eclipse and after the eclipse people are advised to purify themselves by taking bath and visit temples to guard themselves from mal-effects of eclipse and evil forces. Special pujas to deities in temples are performed after purification
Posted on: Wed, 08 Oct 2014 12:12:28 +0000
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