Guest guest Posted May 10, 2003 Report Share Posted May 10, 2003 Dear members, 1. This article is available with images at http://www.geocities.com/planetaryastro/articles/saturn.htm 2. Any comments, suggestions and guidance from the learned and senior members and Gurus will be welcome and appreciated. Saturn - Sani Dev Astronomical facts Saturn is the sixth planet from the sun and is also the second largest planet, with a radius of 37,366 miles. It is said to have a small core of rock and iron, then a layer of ice and lastly topped by a deep layer of liquid hydrogen. Saturn is different from other known planets for the rings it has. No planet in this solar system has rings like Saturn does. The rings consist of small pieces of ice and rock, are 62,000 kilometers wide but just 100 meters thick. The rings are actually made of thousands of closely spaced ringlets, looking like a gramophone record disk. Saturn has 22 known natural satellites, more than any other planet does. Vedic Astrological view While in this era of science, talking about the 'Physical Saturn', we must not also forget about the 'Spiritual Saturn' having (Even a little) knowledge of Vedic concepts. From the Vedic point of view, the physical Saturn is only a representation of Sani Dev / Shanaischaram (Saturn God). By the movement of the physical Saturn, we understand the intention of Saturn God (Sani) about us. Saturn God is the natural ruler of karma, and to understand our own karma, we must first understand Sani. Sani is one of the three children of Sun and Chaya Devi. From the Vedic texts, we can learn a lot about Sani. Many times the power of his gaze have been mentioned in the classics. We learn that right after Sani was born, his gaze caused Sun's charioteer to fall down and break his thigh; Sun's horses to get blind; and Sun himself caught vitiligo for Sani's powerful gaze on him. They were healed only when Sani moved his gaze away and looked at somewhere else. This clarifies the power which Sani has in his gaze. In Jyotish, Sani is considered a very malefic planet. The nine planets are the incarnation of Lord to bestow us the result of our karma - which are the lessons we need to learn. And most of the times, the toughest lessons are taught by Sani. In our school, we always have different teachers for different subjects like Math, Language, Physics etc. Just like that, different planets teach us different kind of lessons, and most of the times the teacher Sani teaches us very painful lessons. This is not something to doubt when we learn from the BPHS that Sani is the natural giver of grief. In general, Sani is considered the most malefic planet, and the most painful, stressful yogas involve Sani most of the times. When Sani maleficly affect something, it slows the matter down, and causes obstructuions and delays in it's fruitfulness. Sani also rules separation, it hurts us by taking things away from us. When we face a painful separation from our parents, spouse, friends or anyone we care for, Sani is always a possibility for that. Ketu also causes separation as it rules non-attachement, but separations and delays are among the main significations of Sani. It's association with venus / 7th lord causes separation from spouse most of the times. Though the final comment should be made seeing Sani's strength, placement and lordship, as for Taurus and Libra natives Sani is a functional benefic being a Yoga karaka. But even then Sani will not forget to remind his nature sometimes. That is my personal view on this. Sani is a planet of Tamasic quality. It is a planet of extreme nature. When it favours someone, it gives very favourable effects. Oppositely, when anyone receives it's curse, undescribable pain and miseries he or she faces in life. Sani purifies a person by giving immense sorrow and pain, as fire purifies the gold. Favourable effects of Sani on one's nature include in-depth knowledge, sensibility, wisdom, justice, broadness of mind, honesty, patience, ability to work hard etc. In life, he may give wealth, fortune, long life etc. when auspicious and well placed. On the other hand, when badly afflicting a person's nature, Sani can make one sadistic, greedy, lazy, dishonest, fearful, irresponsable and even addicted to drugs. Sani causes obstruction, delay, grief, poverty, short life etc. It makes a person totally lonely, helpless and can make one suffer from enmity, theft, lawsuits etc. Sani can also give imprisonment since it rules obstruction, lonelyness and grief. In our bodies, Sani mainly rules bones, nails, teeth etc. Sani gives chronic diseases as the person suffers for a long time - again showing his nature of slowness and delays. When badly effecting one's profession, Sani makes one work very hard but does not give the proper reward he deserves. That is why social servants and people who earn their living by physical labour are ruled by Sani. This is because Sani rules the Sudras (4th caste). As per BPHS, Sani abodes in filthy places. For the power of his gaze, Sani has tremendous afflicting ability by his mere aspects, which he casts on 3rd, 7th and 10th houses from his own position. Among other planets used in Vedic Astrology, Saturn is the last one counted from Sun's position. That is why Sani Dev rules 'The last' or 'The end' of anything. In our material world, death is the end of everything, and that is why, Sani rules death and longevity issues. It is the natural significator of 8th house in astrology. We know that 8th house deals with sorrows, depressions and occult. That is why Sani also deals with Magic, Tantra, Jyotish etc. Sani was lamed by another son of the Sun, named Yama (God of death) when he hit Sani in his leg. So Sani is always very slow in his movement. One name of Sani, as I already mentioned, is 'Shanaischaram' which means the slow mover. He takes around 2.5 years to pass through a sign, thus he takes around 30 years to complete the travel over the whole zodiac. So he rules slowness, patience etc. The great phase (Maha Dasha) of Sani lasts for 19 years. Even than the Maha Dasha, Sani gets the strong hold of a person by his transit over the 12th, 1st and 2nd signs from his or her natal Moon. This is called 'Sade Sati' since it lasts for about 7.5 years. Sani lords over the signs Capricorn (Makara) and Aquarius (Kumbha) with Aquarius being his Mooltrikona sign. He is exalted in Libra and debilitated in Aries. His natural friends are Mercury, Venus and Rahu. while enemies are Sun, Moon, Mars and Ketu. He has neutral relationship with Dev Guru Jupiter. He is ruler of the three nakshatras named Pushya (8), Anuradha (17) and Uttara Bhadrapada (26). He rules 8 in the numbers, Saturday in the weekdays, and aqua, blue and black in colours. His favourite gemstone is blue saphhire wearing which strengthens Sani's effect on a person. The pacification ways of Sani Dev include donation of black clothes, mustard oil, black daal, sesame etc. to the poor and helping and serving the old and needy people since Sani signifies all these. Maha Rishi Parasara suggests donating a black cow or feeding Brahmins with rice cooked with powder of sesame seeds to appease Sani Dev. Chanting Sri Chamakam is said to be the best remedy for Sade Sati. Maha Mrityunjaya and prayers to Lord Hamuman also help a lot to pacify the malefic Sani. May Shani Dev be pleased with us and grant us with knowledge, peace and happines. What can not happen, can never happen.Which is mine, is forever mine. Tanvir Chowdhurytanvir (AT) siriusbb (DOT) comhttp://www.geocities.com/king_tanvirhttp://www.geocities.com/planetaryastro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2003 Report Share Posted May 11, 2003 Hi Tanvir, Thanks for your nice comments. I would further like to add that during transits of shani, a person has to go through down phase (sometimes as based on position os sani in chart) in life. Also these are my views about Shanidev. I am sharing here (according to best of my knowledge). Also, Ups and Downs are part of life and downtimes gives us some lessons that are used in later part of life. Also it gives a struggle, which may seem bad while bad period or low period is going, but that becomes the basis of good times ahead. One do the hardwork and thus gain knowledge and experience. Yes, it is true rough times are hard to sustain, but a there is a positive part also. One tends to think on different pattern. Thanks to sadhesati of Shani, otherwise, I guess, I would have never picked up astrology and devoted my time on that. Now atleast, I know some of the concepts of this art and as each day progresses, I get to learn new things. Now, I feel one should be positive about it. As Good times were gone, so will the bad times. But the low periods (in which one works more, and get less rewards and a lot of other struggles are there) paves the way for good times. And one last point, which I would like to add is that, When you get something after a lot of hard work, struggles, problems and patience. You really, really care for that and know its value in your life. So, Let us take this part as also positive. If I used anything wrong, or away from the truth. Kindly correct me by giving your suggestions. regards, Neeraj I am just trying to look from a positive point of view. --- Tanvir <tanvir wrote: > Dear members, > > 1. This article is available with images at > http://www.geocities.com/planetaryastro/articles/saturn.htm > 2. Any comments, suggestions and guidance from the > learned and senior members and Gurus will be welcome > and appreciated. > > Saturn - Sani Dev > > > Astronomical facts > > Saturn is the sixth planet from the sun and is also > the second largest planet, with a radius of 37,366 > miles. It is said to have a small core of rock and > iron, then a layer of ice and lastly topped by a > deep layer of liquid hydrogen. > > Saturn is different from other known planets for the > rings it has. No planet in this solar system has > rings like Saturn does. The rings consist of small > pieces of ice and rock, are 62,000 kilometers wide > but just 100 meters thick. The rings are actually > made of thousands of closely spaced ringlets, > looking like a gramophone record disk. > > Saturn has 22 known natural satellites, more than > any other planet does. > > Vedic Astrological view > > While in this era of science, talking about the > 'Physical Saturn', we must not also forget about the > 'Spiritual Saturn' having (Even a little) knowledge > of Vedic concepts. From the Vedic point of view, the > physical Saturn is only a representation of Sani Dev > / Shanaischaram (Saturn God). By the movement of the > physical Saturn, we understand the intention of > Saturn God (Sani) about us. Saturn God is the > natural ruler of karma, and to understand our own > karma, we must first understand Sani. > > Sani is one of the three children of Sun and Chaya > Devi. From the Vedic texts, we can learn a lot about > Sani. Many times the power of his gaze have been > mentioned in the classics. We learn that right after > Sani was born, his gaze caused Sun's charioteer to > fall down and break his thigh; Sun's horses to get > blind; and Sun himself caught vitiligo for Sani's > powerful gaze on him. They were healed only when > Sani moved his gaze away and looked at somewhere > else. > > This clarifies the power which Sani has in his gaze. > > In Jyotish, Sani is considered a very malefic > planet. The nine planets are the incarnation of Lord > to bestow us the result of our karma - which are the > lessons we need to learn. And most of the times, the > toughest lessons are taught by Sani. In our school, > we always have different teachers for different > subjects like Math, Language, Physics etc. Just like > that, different planets teach us different kind of > lessons, and most of the times the teacher Sani > teaches us very painful lessons. This is not > something to doubt when we learn from the BPHS that > Sani is the natural giver of grief. > > In general, Sani is considered the most malefic > planet, and the most painful, stressful yogas > involve Sani most of the times. When Sani maleficly > affect something, it slows the matter down, and > causes obstructuions and delays in it's > fruitfulness. Sani also rules separation, it hurts > us by taking things away from us. When we face a > painful separation from our parents, spouse, friends > or anyone we care for, Sani is always a possibility > for that. Ketu also causes separation as it rules > non-attachement, but separations and delays are > among the main significations of Sani. It's > association with venus / 7th lord causes separation > from spouse most of the times. Though the final > comment should be made seeing Sani's strength, > placement and lordship, as for Taurus and Libra > natives Sani is a functional benefic being a Yoga > karaka. But even then Sani will not forget to remind > his nature sometimes. That is my personal view on > this. > > Sani is a planet of Tamasic quality. It is a planet > of extreme nature. When it favours someone, it gives > very favourable effects. Oppositely, when anyone > receives it's curse, undescribable pain and miseries > he or she faces in life. Sani purifies a person by > giving immense sorrow and pain, as fire purifies the > gold. > > Favourable effects of Sani on one's nature include > in-depth knowledge, sensibility, wisdom, justice, > broadness of mind, honesty, patience, ability to > work hard etc. In life, he may give wealth, fortune, > long life etc. when auspicious and well placed. > > On the other hand, when badly afflicting a person's > nature, Sani can make one sadistic, greedy, lazy, > dishonest, fearful, irresponsable and even addicted > to drugs. Sani causes obstruction, delay, grief, > poverty, short life etc. It makes a person totally > lonely, helpless and can make one suffer from > enmity, theft, lawsuits etc. Sani can also give > imprisonment since it rules obstruction, lonelyness > and grief. > > In our bodies, Sani mainly rules bones, nails, teeth > etc. Sani gives chronic diseases as the person > suffers for a long time - again showing his nature > of slowness and delays. > > When badly effecting one's profession, Sani makes > one work very hard but does not give the proper > reward he deserves. That is why social servants and > people who earn their living by physical labour are > ruled by Sani. This is because Sani rules the Sudras > (4th caste). As per BPHS, Sani abodes in filthy > places. > > For the power of his gaze, Sani has tremendous > afflicting ability by his mere aspects, which he > casts on 3rd, 7th and 10th houses from his own > position. > > Among other planets used in Vedic Astrology, Saturn > is the last one counted from Sun's position. That is > why Sani Dev rules 'The last' or 'The end' of > anything. In our material world, death is the end of > everything, and that is why, Sani rules death and > longevity issues. It is the natural significator of > 8th house in astrology. We know that 8th house deals > with sorrows, depressions and occult. That is why > Sani also deals with Magic, Tantra, Jyotish etc. > > Sani was lamed by another son of the Sun, named Yama > (God of death) when he hit Sani in his leg. So Sani > is always very slow in his movement. One name of > Sani, as I already mentioned, is 'Shanaischaram' > which means the slow mover. He takes around 2.5 > years to pass through a sign, thus he takes around > 30 years to complete the travel over the whole > zodiac. So he rules slowness, patience etc. > > The great phase (Maha Dasha) of Sani lasts for 19 > years. Even than the Maha Dasha, Sani gets the > strong hold of a person by his transit over the > 12th, 1st and 2nd signs from his or her natal Moon. > This is called 'Sade Sati' since it lasts for about > 7.5 years. > > Sani lords over the signs Capricorn (Makara) and > Aquarius (Kumbha) with Aquarius being his > Mooltrikona sign. He is exalted in Libra and > debilitated in Aries. His natural friends are > Mercury, Venus and Rahu. while enemies are Sun, > Moon, Mars and Ketu. He has neutral relationship > with Dev Guru Jupiter. He is ruler of the three > nakshatras named Pushya (8), Anuradha (17) and > Uttara Bhadrapada (26). He rules 8 in the numbers, > Saturday in the weekdays, and aqua, blue and black > in colours. His favourite gemstone is blue saphhire > wearing which strengthens Sani's effect on a person. > > The pacification ways of Sani Dev include donation > of black clothes, mustard oil, black daal, sesame > etc. to the poor and helping and serving the old and > needy people since Sani signifies all these. Maha > Rishi Parasara suggests donating a black cow or > feeding Brahmins with rice cooked with powder of > sesame seeds to appease Sani Dev. Chanting Sri > Chamakam is said to be the best remedy for Sade > Sati. Maha Mrityunjaya and prayers to Lord Hamuman > also help a lot to pacify the malefic Sani. > > May Shani Dev be pleased with us and grant us with > knowledge, peace and happines. > > > > What can not happen, can never happen. > Which is mine, is forever mine. > > Tanvir Chowdhury > tanvir > http://www.geocities.com/king_tanvir > http://www.geocities.com/planetaryastro > > > ===== http://www.geocities.com/master_minds_india/ The New Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. http://search. 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