[Jagannath] Eclipses and Graha Mantras

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Jaya Jaya Jagannath!

 

Dear Gaurangaji,

 

Pranams! Jayasrila Prabhupada! Hare Krishna!

 

Gauranga wrote: I'm interested to know why Gurudeva prescribed You a

diamond? In the Garuda Puranam it is stated that the diamond fits better for

men and women should avoid it. But maybe He has some special reason for this.

I would also not give my opinion on the best time to install it, although I

wouldn't favour the eclipse time. Maybe I would see that Venus is strong,

free from affliction and rising. Maybe Friday and Venus hora is also good. Or

you might as well choose the time of Moon-Venus conjunction.

 

Kusha's reply ---- I think the diamond was prescribed by Gurudeva due to 9th

Lord Venus being posted in it's own house in the 2nd. Also my Istha deva is

Tulasi devi-Venus lord of the chara atmakarka in Tula. Consequently, I look

forward to strengthening my devotional service. Sanjayji said financial

concerns would disappear if I wore a diamond.

 

I also read about diamond being bad for women, but am not concerned. After

all, my age is 48. I am grandmother of 4. The feminine mindset and

activities are waning and I don't relate to being female so much anymore.

 

I just checked my gochara and discovered yesterday Saturn exactly opposing

Venus, hmmm? Seems I should wait till the tight orb of the transit passes

over 9th March before installing the stone. Jupiter opposes Venus entering

on the 13th March and Moon is waxing. I'll wait till a Friday Sunrise during

Jupiter's aspect. I'll be in Vrindavan then. Does this sound good?

 

Still I am wondering about the solar eclipse for putting on a stone??? Is

this bonafide or has that author written something that could harm people? I

would think all conditional activities done on an eclipse would be tainted

with the evil eye of the eclipse.

 

OM TAT SAT!

Hare Rama Krishna

Your in Jagannath Seva, Kusha devi dasi