Daniel Tarr
Shani Jayanti
- The Day of Saturn -
2013.
It is believed that worshipping Lord Saturn on the day of Shani Amavasya helps in fulfilling all the desires. It is celebrated in the form of Pitrakaryaeshu Amavasya. It is considered to be an auspicious day to get relief from the obstacles caused due to kalsarpa yoga, dhaiyaa and sadesati. In 2013, Shani Amavasya will be celebrated on 8th June, Saturday.
Lord Shani is considered to be the giver of fortune. Worshipping him with pure heart and dedication gives relief from all kind of obstacles and sufferings in life. Lord Saturn is known to give results on the basis of the karma of a person. Worshipping him on this day is considered to be auspicious from every aspect. Devotees who perform his puja with pure heart gets all their desire fulfilled.
Everyone can get benefit by worshipping Lord Shani on the day of Shanishchara Amavasya. He is not rude to those who are true to themselves and to others. His blessings and curse are the results of the people’s karmas itself. One can get relief from the negative effects of sadesati, dhaiyaa, and mahadasha by doig telabhishek of Lord Shani.
Shani Amavasya and Pitradosha
Amavasya lying on a Saturday has a special significance in hindu culture. According to Bhavishya Purana Lord Shani is fond of Amavasya. People should perform special pujas with proper rituals on this day to please the lord.
One should perform sharaddh of dead ancestors on this day to get relief from the pitradosha. Those who are suffering from the effects of pitradosha must perform charity, donation, hawans etc on this day in the name of their dead ancestors and seek their blessings.
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Shani Amavasya Puja
Devotees should take bath in holy river or from the water of holy river before commencing their prayers. Then offer blue flowers, bel patra, rice to the lord and offer “Om Shan Shaneshacharya Namah” and “Om Pram Preem Proma Shan Shaneshcharya Namah” while offering your prayers. One should pray the lord with mustard oil, jaggery, black sesame, urad on this day, afer doing telachishek of the lord. It is auspicious top recite Shani Chalisa, Hanuman Chalisa and Bajrang Ban path on the day of Shani Amavasya
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Significance of Shani Amavasya
According to the astrology, Shani Amavasya gives relief from the negative effects of shani sadesati and dhaiyya. It is considered to be an important day as one can get relief from all the sufferings and obstacles of his life by worshipping and pleasing the Lord Shani. As per the ancient scriptures, it is very easy to please Lord Shani on the day of Shani Amavasya as this day is most dear to him.
Reciting Shani Stotra written by Maharaja Dashrath and donating Saturn related articles like black sesame, iron, blanket, black channa, blue flowers, etc is considered to give fruitful results. Those who are travelling on this day and cannot perform all the rituals can recite Shani Navakshari and chant,
“ Konstha Pinglo Babhru Krishno Rondrotako Yamah || Sori Shanishcharo Mand Sanstute ||”
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[Source: Astrobix ]
Shani Jayanti - Lord Shani
In 2013, Shani Jayanti will be celebrated on the amavasya of Jyeshtha month on 8th June. Worshipping Lord Shani has a special significance on this day. Devotees recite matas and stotras to please Lord Shani. As per astrology, Saturn is one of the nine major planets in the solar system. Saturn is a slow moving planet and hence known as Shanishchara.
Legenda have given detailed description on the birth and effects of Saturn in astrology. It is the lord of air and rules the west direction. It is believed that those who worship Lord Shani with dedication and faith on Shani Jayanti attains good results.
Shani Jayanti Birth Story
As per legends, Saturn is the son of Surya Deva and his wife Chaya. Surya deva was married to Sandhya with whom he had three children, Manu, Yam and Yamuna. Sandhya could not bear the radiance of Sun for long and decided to go, leaving her shadow (chaya) behind in service of Lord Sun. After some time Chaya gave birth to Saturn.
Shani Jayanti Puja
On the occasion of Shani Jayanti, devotees worship Lord Shani and observe fasts with proper rituals. It is believed that donation, charity, puja, path etc made on Shani Jayanti gives relief from all sufferings caused by malefic Saturn. The observer should wake up early in the morning, take bath, greet all the nine planets and establish an idol of Lord Shani made of iron. Bathe the idol with mustard oil, sesame seeds and chant below given shani mantra:
Om Shanishcharya Namah ।। ॐ शनिश्चराय नम:।।
After doing puja as per the rituals donate saturn related articles such as black cloth, black urad, black shoes. sesame, iron, mustard oil etc. along with things used in puja.
The person observing fast should not eat food and chant shani mantra throughout the day.
Sesame, black pepper, peanut oil, pickle, clove, basil leaf and black salt must be used in the puja. Worshipping Lord Hanuman also pleases Lord Shani. |
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Significance of Shani Jayanti
Huge crowd of devotees can be seen in major Shani temple during Shani Jayanti. They worship Lord Shani with faith and devotion to get relief from the sufferings caused by malefic Saturn. It is believed that Shani is black which is why he is fond of black colour. He is adorned with black clothes. According to hindu scriptures, Lord Shani was born on the amavasya of Jyeshtha month. Since birth he was black in complexion, had long physique, big eyes and long years. He is known as the lord of justice as he is always ready to help people. He gives results as per the karma of a individual.
[Source: Astrobix ]
Cosmic Grace of the Planets in June 2013
June 8, 2013 is Shani Amavasya, creating a deeper awareness in our lives.
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Amavasya is the auspicious dark night of the New Moon, when the Moon is not visible in the sky. The dark Moon falling on a Saturday (the day of Saturn) is Shani Amavasya, the day of propitiating Saturn the great Karmic Leveler. It is also the sacred day of Shani Jayanti, when Saturn’s energy arises in this world, occurring in the lunar month of Jyeshtha.
On this special day of Saturn, we can connect with the inner energy of the planet and harmonize its affect upon our lives for the entire year to come. It is a time to connect deeply with Saturn and set our karma in a positive perspective, with gentleness and humility.
Shanideva, the ruler of Saturn, initiates the spiritual seeker into the path of spirituality, deeper awareness and higher wisdom. His benevolence draws our attention to our Sanchita karma- the karma we are born with which reflects the positive and negative karma of our past life incarnations. Shani creates an awareness of the Prarabdha karma –the karma we face in this lifetime. It is the deeper inner spiritual wisdom which colors our Bhagya or good fortune. As dharma it reflects Vedic knowledge, ethics, higher vision, justice, right attitude towards life, concern for humanity and tolerance.
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June 2013 ushers in the grace and wisdom of Saraswati Yoga with the three main benefic planets Jupiter, Mercury and Venus coming together in Mercury ruled Gemini, the sign of relationship and communication. Saraswati Yoga bestows upon us the divine grace to follow the Yogic quest. Devi Saraswati is the Goddess of wisdom through the knowledge of creative arts, philosophy and divine grace. Devi Saraswati allows us the jnana or wisdom to express what we learn in beautiful art forms. Through creativity we connect with the world, developing a humanitarian and deeper social awareness through the expression of music, mantra and artistic endeavors.
Jupiter manifests the grace and wisdom of all that is auspicious, moving into the sign of Gemini where it will hold its benevolence until June 2014. Jupiter will draw one to deeper learning experiences where wisdom will flow through dharma and insight. Jupiter will enhance positive communication, knowledge, spirituality and sadhana amongst seekers. Yet Jupiter’s expansive nature can lure us into over expanding and watering down our perspective in life. It can draw us into superficial knowledge, if we fail to turn its energy within. One needs to cultivate discernment and discrimination to hold to the focus of wisdom.
Mercury is transiting its own sign of Gemini from May to early August. Mercury expands our world of travel, study, communication, the spoken word as well as the written expression. This is an auspicious time to delve deep into the wisdom of the cosmic universe both at an inner and an outer level. Retrograde Mercury from June 16 to July 20, 2013 allows one to internalize the wisdom of the outer world in order to master our spiritual nature.
Venus holds the intrinsic grace of the Divine feminine, drawing in the more nurturing aspect of humanity through love and compassion. Forming a deep connectivity with loved ones, formalizing more meaningful relationships based on dharma, it allows one to draw in the mental and emotional aspects of our nature harmonizing our relationships. Venus carries the power or Shakti of the universe into our inner worlds, manifesting as grace in the outer world.
Jupiter’s blessings will aspect Saturn and Rahu in Libra, guiding us to spiritualize our lives through understanding and reinforcing our karmic responsibility as an individual and as a collective consciousness.
Though Kala Sarpa Yoga prevails, with all the planets between Ketu and Rahu, and unexpected events may disturb us externally, the potential for an inner calm and creativity will be there for all who sincerely open themselves to its presence.
Propitiating Shanideva
- Devotees start their day of Shani Amavasya with offerings prayers and mustard oil to Shanideva.
- Lighting a mustard oil diya or earthen lamp.
- Chanting Shani mantras and prayers.
- Abstaining from food (fasting) from sunrise to sunset helps to curb the appetite, which helps to appease the sensory distractions through tapas. One can have a simple sattvic meal of urad dal (black lentils) and rice after sunset.
- Offering prayers and obeisance to departed souls.
- Offering propitiations at Navagraha temples.
Jai Ma Guru!
[Source: Vedanet ] |
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