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| Edited By: P Khurrana |Source: DNA |Updated: Oct 22, 2017, 06:20 AM IST
Surya Shashti fast falls on October 26th. This festival is dedicated to Lord Surya. On this day, devotees wake up early and take bath in a lake, pond or a river nearby. After taking a bath, they worship the rising Sun, while standing at the bank of river. After the bath, they offer water containing seven type of flowers, rice, sandalwood, sesame, etc to the Sun. They also chant Lord Surya’s name and his mantra for the entire day and feed Brahmins and poor couple. They donate clothes and food grains to priests. The glory of Surya dev can be read in various ancient scriptures. It is believed that worshipping him in full faith and respect, fulfills all the desires of a person. Many people observe this fast to get a child too.
Astrologically, Sun governs the first house (ascendant) in the horoscope. The planet stands for illumination, light, success, stability, power, strength, ambition and happiness. The planet is considered to be the life and energy of the universe. When the Sun is strong, the native’s life will be a centre of attraction for those who come into contact with him/her. It gives an unusual personal growth, self-confidence and physical beauty. The Sun is luminous in character and its attributes name, fame, beauty and marked rise in career. For example, celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Karan Johar, Virat Kohli, Hema Malini, Kajol, etc all come under the positive influence of Sun. If the Sun is ill-affected then the native has an unprofessional attitude, a chequered career with alternate rise and falls in life. The position shows a bad relationship between father and son. Many a times, the native is followed by rash deeds, limpidity, deceit and arrogance.
- A person who worships Lord Sun on this day is blessed with happiness and wealth.
- Fasting on this day makes the bond stronger between the son and the father.
- Many diseases and health problems such as arthritis, eye problems, low immunity, weak bones, etc can be treated with the rays of Sun.
- Offer water to the Sun and recite the following mantra 108 times daily: Om Ghrini Suryaye Nameh; direction: East; rosary: Rudraksh: it helps to grow in life with utmost name and fame, enthusiasm, wealth and wisdom.
- After the mantra, donation of red flowers, clothes, sugar, blankets are considered to be auspicious to appease Lord Sun.
Hanging a picture of the rising Sun in Eastern wall of home is auspicious. It gives positive energy and dispels darkness in your life.
Q: My mother Parvathi Gopalkrishnan is 69 years old. She has been suffering from cold since 2014 but she’s had no relief. All tests done.
A: Mercury opposite Sun tends to cause acute cough and ENT ailments, which are difficult to control. She should donate sugar and vegetables in the temple on Wednesdays. Having tulsi tea is apt. According to Vaastu, she should keep her head towards South while sleeping.
The columnist is author of 32 books on astrology, numerology, Vaastu, tarot, dreams and moles. He features regularly on various TV channels.
