Guest guest Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Dear All, One member has asked me to post some information on Surya Grahana. The total solar eclipse will be visible in India between 5.28a.m. and 7.40 a.m on the 22nd of July,2009.This eclipse will occur in the constellation of Pushyami in Karkataka Rasi,Cancer Sign. The eclipse will be visible throughout India.The forth coming solar eclipse will have the longest duration of totality.A total eclipse takes place when the sun is completely obscured by moon. The Exact eclipse will begin at 6:23 am in India's Gulf of Cambay and last till 7:30 am. The total eclipse will last nearly four minutes — from 6.26 am to 6.30 am — when the sun will not be visible at all. "This is quite a long duration. At places where the eclipse is total, people will be able to witness the phenomenal 'diamond ring'," said Debiprosad Duari, director, research and academics, of the MP Birla Planetarium. The 'diamond ring' is seen just before a complete eclipse. When you see the sun getting covered, a small bright spot stands out and looks exactly like a diamond ring The entire period of eclipse is called as "parvakala"(Holy period) and is highly charged(electro-magnetically) During this period one does the following: 1. Mantras(initiated bring in more benefit)--Gayathri,Mryuthyunjaya,Ashtaakshari,Panchaakshari,etc are popular choices. 2. Homas/Yagnas/Yaagas/Havan 3. Pithru Tarpanam(Swargeeya people get immense benefits and they bless their kith and kin when Pithru tarpana is done) 4. Daanam(Charity) 5. Athma-Dhyaanam(Meditation on self) 6. Veda mantra/Sholka/Suktha pathana/Parayana 7. Samudra Snanam/Ganga Snanam. Lunar eclipse it is said yields 100 times the result whereas Solar eclipse is considered more powerful and it is said to yield 1000 times.(Some say Lakh and crore respectively and yet others say hundred purascharanas and thousand purascharanas respectively).Eclipses have strange gravitational effects that multiply the effect of our sadhana.This has more to do with the Kundalini Naadi sanchalana in the interior chambers of Sukshamana Naadi. In Canada, while working as the Chief Accountant of a big organization, I had the Bhagya to be in the midst of a total solar eclipse.(Then again in USA a couple of times).I did not want to miss the opportunity by sitting in my office and watching my laptop screen analyzing excel sheets!I used my paid leave and took leave for the day and utilized the solar eclipse to the hilt for various sadhanas. Solar eclipse in Antartica-Image Courtesy NASA--May 4,2008 I started the day very early and after the srichakra puja, I started doing various Srividya kriyas,mudras,mantras and even managed to do a small Homakriya using a copper Homakundam outside.The effect was mindblowing! I do not want to say what happened for the sake of privacy but believe me, it was a tremendous experience, the benefits of it which I still reap! Now, again fortuitously, Im caught in another solar eclipse here in India and you Betcha! what Im going to do! It is believed that every action performed during the period of eclipse yields multifold results and that is exactly the reason why it is imperative to maintain one's purity and discipline during eclipse.Macrocosm displays inherently and subtly in our personal microcosmic shareera and thus the Universe is contained within our system and therefore, during eclipse we are charged along with the atmosphere surrounding us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 ----- Forwarded Message ---- Group Owner <para_anuloma shaktheyem <Shaktheyem >; dattaatreyem <Dattaatreyem > Cc: sudhathangirala Monday, 20 July, 2009 9:12:44 PM [Dattaatreyem] Surya Grahana Vishaya Soochika(July 22nd 2009)  ________________________________ Dear All,  One member has asked me to post some information on Surya Grahana. ________________________________ The total solar eclipse will be visible in India between 5.28a.m. and 7.40 a.m on the 22nd of July,2009.This eclipse will occur in the constellation of Pushyami in Karkataka Rasi,Cancer Sign. The eclipse will be visible throughout India.The forth coming solar eclipse will have the longest duration of totality.A total eclipse takes place when the sun is completely obscured by moon.  The Exact eclipse will begin at 6:23 am in India's Gulf of Cambay and last till 7:30 am. The total eclipse will last nearly four minutes — from 6.26 am to 6.30 am — when the sun will not be visible at all.              " This is quite a long duration. At places where the eclipse is total, people will be able to witness the phenomenal 'diamond ring', " said Debiprosad Duari, director, research and academics, of the MP Birla Planetarium.  The 'diamond ring' is seen just before a complete eclipse. When you see the sun getting covered, a small bright spot stands out and looks exactly like a diamond ring The entire period of eclipse is called as " parvakala " ( Holy period) and is highly charged(electro- magnetically)  During this period one does the following:   1. Mantras(initiated bring in more benefit)--Gayathri, Mryuthyunjaya, Ashtaakshari, Panchaakshari, etc are popular choices. 2. Homas/Yagnas/ Yaagas/Havan 3. Pithru Tarpanam(Swargeeya people get immense benefits and they bless their kith and kin when Pithru tarpana is done) 4. Daanam(Charity) 5. Athma-Dhyaanam( Meditation on self) 6. Veda mantra/Sholka/ Suktha pathana/Parayana 7. Samudra Snanam/Ganga Snanam.  Lunar eclipse it is said yields 100 times the result whereas Solar eclipse is considered more powerful and it is said to yield 1000 times.(Some say Lakh and crore respectively and yet others say hundred purascharanas and thousand purascharanas respectively) .Eclipses have strange gravitational effects that multiply the effect of our sadhana.This has more to do with the Kundalini Naadi sanchalana in the interior chambers of Sukshamana Naadi.   In Canada, while working as the Chief Accountant of a big organization, I had the Bhagya to be in the midst of a total solar eclipse.(Then again in USA a couple of times).I did not want to miss the opportunity by sitting in my office and watching my laptop screen analyzing excel sheets!I used my paid leave and took leave for the day and utilized the solar eclipse to the hilt for various sadhanas.  Solar eclipse in Antartica-Image Courtesy NASA--May 4,2008  I started the day very early and after the srichakra puja, I started doing various Srividya kriyas,mudras, mantras and even managed to do a small Homakriya using a copper Homakundam outside.The effect was mindblowing! I do not want to say what happened for the sake of privacy but believe me, it was a tremendous experience, the benefits of it which I still reap!  Now, again fortuitously, Im caught in another solar eclipse here in India and you Betcha! what Im going to do!  It is believed that every action performed during the period of eclipse yields multifold results and that is exactly the reason why it is imperative to maintain one's purity and discipline during eclipse.Macrocosm displays inherently and subtly in our personal microcosmic shareera and thus the Universe is contained within our system and therefore, during eclipse we are charged along with the atmosphere surrounding us.   Following are abhorred and avoided during the Solar eclipse:  1. Answering nature's calls. 2. Sexual acts 3. Eating(some even go to the extent of not even swallowing their saliva for the whole day!) 4. Alcohol,Tobacco, other narcotic susbtances,etc 5. Try not to get hurt physically or emotionally during that period as it is considered inauspicious.    This is the July 22nd eclipse map for India.The green shaded region shows the areas where total solar eclipse is observed whereas it is partial solar eclipse fr the rest of the places like Hyderabad,Chennai, Mumbai,Delhi and Kolkata.  India will be in the path of a total solar eclipse on July 22—and the next one to pass by will be 105 years! The next total solar eclipse that can be viewed from India will occur on June 3, 2114. So, I request all members in India to make maximum fruitful use of this opportunity.  One must take bath both before the eclipse and after the eclipse.   Ancient sages and texts like Brahmana-Siddhanta restrict viewing the eclipse – one should look at an eclipse through a cloth or a reflection of it.  A pregnant woman should never look directly at an eclipse.  Surya Grahan, solar eclipse, is widely mentioned in the Holy Scriptures of Hinduism. There is also an interesting story regarding the occurrence of Surya Grahan. It happened during the Samdura Manthana (churning of ocean) episode in the Puranas. Rahu (Demon) and Mohini, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, are the main characters in the incident. The Amrit (elixir) that was obtained from churning the ocean was cunningly stolen by Ausras (Demons). Lord Vishnu took the form of Mohini, a beautiful damsel, to win back the Amrit. She achieved her mission by enamoring the Asuras, they fell for her beauty and handed over the Amrit to her. Mohini returned to the Devas and started distributing it. Devas sat in a line and mohini gave a portion to each one of them. Rahu, an Asura, who found out that they were tricked took the form a Deva and sat in the line between Chandra (Moon God) and Surya (Sun God). When Mohini approached Rahu, Chandra and Surya realized that Rahu was not one among them and soon identified him as an Asura. Mohini soon severed the head of Rahu which flew into the sky. Rahu’s, depicted in the form of a Snake head occasionally, continued to live and decided to avenge Surya and Chandra. Thus periodically Rahu engages in a war with Surya and Chandra. The Chandra Grahan (Lunar eclipse) and Surya Grahan (Solar eclipse) takes place when Rahu gobbles up Moon and Sun respectively. Surya and Chandra then fights to free themselves.   This has an esoteric explanation. Rahu (and also kethu) represent the " adhama " natures of humans, Sun represents the soul and moon represents the mind(Manah:) and thus the adhama nature(satanic nature) in us tries to pollute/cover these two aspects and hide us from true knowledge.  ________________________________ Millions of Hindus take a holy dip the famous Brahma Sarovara at Kurukshetra in Haryana on the Surya Grahan or solar eclipse day. The Brahma Sarover located here is a highly sacred ‘Tirth’ and it is believed that Lord Brahma began the creation process from here. Lord Krishna discussed the Bhagavad Gita with Arjuna on the battle field of Kurukshetra and the greatest battle in epic Mahabharata also took place here.   (Brahma Sarovara, Kurukshetra)  It is widely believed that to bath in the in Brahma Sarovara in Kurukshetra is equal to performing the famous Ashwa Medha Yajna or Yagam mentioned in several Hindu scriptures. During the Surya Grahan period it is a mela like atmosphere in Kurukshetra. It is also said that all the holy waters in the rivers mentioned in the Hindu scriptures flow to the Brahma Sarover Tirth during solar eclipse.  It must be also noted that during the famous 18-day Kurukshetra battle fought in the Mahabharata, on the fourteenth day of the battle a total solar eclipse takes place, which helps Arjuna to kill Jayadratha. This happened with the blessing of Lord Krishna. Incidentally some augur that since 3 eclipses are coming in a row in India, something bad is going to happen.I do not know what to make of such claims but Im sure if one takes spiritual precautions one would not be left to fare the elements unprotected.   Also please watch this image: http://en.wikipedia .org/wiki/ File:Solar_ eclipse_animate_ (2009-Jul- 22).gif  http://en.wikipedia .org/wiki/ Solar_eclipse_ of_July_22, _2009  The funny thing is that the member who asked me the query lives in California which is not in the Solar eclipse umbra region at all.The eclipse is not visible in USA,UK,Canada, Spain,etc  It is a partial eclipse in Dubai and is from 05:43 to 05:47 as per NASA. It is at sunrise so not exactly visible.However, eclipse-sadhanas can be done in the Gulf region.    You must check for the visibility and eclipse information from local weather sources.  While all spiritual people dread the solar eclipse, Tantreeka sadhakas rejoiceand look forward to such eclipses are Tantreeka sadhanas are easily fructified during that period. All others fear eclipses and chant mantras for protection whereas a Tantreeka chants mantras not merely for protection but for siddhi, this is the subtle difference.     If he(or she) is a Tantreeka of a higher order, one would put a grahana kilana on the area where he or she does the Tantreeka puja and concentrate on fructifying the Tantreeka sadhana(say Mundakaali sadhana) faster more than wasting time on protection by way of a mantriacal grid.The success rate is really high this way.This has been my experience too.  Sun is the most important heavenly body for us. In astrology it is the significator of fame, respect, luxury, knowledge, intelligence, children, longevity and good health. Also as it rules the soul it can also help in spiritual realisation as an athma-karaka.  The great importance of eclipses is well reflected in the events of lives of the great Avataaras (incarnations) . Lord Ram for example had Diksha from his Guru at a time when an eclipse was going on. Similarly Lord Krishna had Diksha during an eclipse.. And the reason for this is that during these moments it is very easy for the disciple to imbibe fully the energy transferred into him by the Guru during a Shaktipaatham.  The battle of Mahabharat was about to begin. The army of the Kauravs was ready for the battle and its great warriors like Bheeshm, Dronacharya, Karna were mounted on their chariots. On the other side the army of the Pandavs too stood ready waiting for the battle trumpet to sound. The Pandavs asked Lord Krishna to give his assent for starting the fight. But Lord Krishna stopped them.   He said - " If the war starts now, any side would be likely to win. But a few moments from now, a solar eclipse is about to begin and; if the war bugle is sounded then the Pandavas shall surely win. " Lord Krishna had realised the astrological significance( for Pandavas) of the moments of eclipse and history is a witness that all Kauravs were killed, while the five Pandavs remained unharmed just because the war was started at the right moment.   Many Indian astrologers have predicted negative effects on political and economic front for india. Almost all astrological predictions are talking about ill effects. They also soothsay that the bad effect of the Surya Grahan will last for six months for India.  Astrological predictions on the Surya Grahan indicate that there are chances of massive floods or other disasters associated with water. Some astrologers are of the view that Makar Rashi (Capricorn Zodiac), Karka Rashi (Cancer) and Simha Rashi (Leo) will have some bad effects. The eclipse will be taking place on the Pushya Nakshatra and the Rashi is Cancer or Karka Rasi.  Some astrologers are of the view that since the eclipse is taking place in Karkataka Rashi (Cancer sign), people governed by this sign should be careful while driving and avoid undergoing surgery for the time being. The period is not considered auspicious for Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Capricorn and Pieces (Meena). Some astrologers write that the eclipse will be good for signs like Aries, Tauras, Gemini (Mithuna), Leo (Simha), Virgo and Sagittarius. It must be noted that different astrologers give conflicting predictions regarding the eclipse. There are also many people who are of the view that much should not be read into eclipses and its astrological predictions as it is a solar phenomenon.  Please note that during solar eclipses there are many fraudsters who appear in the guise of priests and astrologers offering to conduct various pujas and homas to remove evil and bad luck. Stay away from such people. Please don’t invest money in unnecessary pujas and rituals.  ________________________________  Sadhana on the banks of river,canal or lake yields more results.It is also recommended that if the sadhaka stands in neck deep water and does the sadhana it would be all the more beneficial.  There is a Mantra Puraschanara Vidhi given in Purascharana Chandrika(an ancient sanskrit text) for eclipse.  ________________________________  Following can be done:  1. Lalitha sahasranama/ Trishati parayana 2. Surya Grahana Tarpana Vidhi(Devas, Rishis and Pithrus)(Shraddham gives Visesha phalam--Nirnaya Sindhu-Prathama Bhaga pramanam.During Grahana samaya even during night too, Shardhakarma can be done, there is no nisshidham-- Nirnaya Sindhu Pramanam) 3.. Srividya Puja and mantras.(Including Guru Paadhuka Puja) 4. Gayathri Mantra sadhana. 5. Other sadhanas/mantras/ shlokas 6. Mantra Pranayama 7. Samudrasnanam( Taking bath in ocean confers great merit during solar eclipse)  The puja room must be cleaned(including idols,yanthras, pictures, etc) after the eclipse period.  Avoid travelling during the eclipse period.  Avoid eating anything two hours before and after the eclipse. Avoid directly looking into the eclipse.  Be intelligent and conservative and observe the eclipse on any channel beaming the eclipse.  Straw grass(Dharba) can be put on all edibles and stored water much before the eclipse begins.  Have your head bath both before and after the eclipse ends.  Those who are wearing the sacred thread must wear a new one after the Grahana samaya.  Wear fresh and clean clothes.  Have your food after the whole thing is over and get a good night’s sleep listening to soft musical chants or drifting into sleep after Yoganidra.     (The beads must be of the right orientation- -clockwise biomagnetic turn and quality, else negative effects gets enhanced during Solar eclipse)  Rudraksha mala must not be worn during the Grahana samaya according to some people.However, some people recommend wearing it and say " Special merits are accrued by wearing the Rudraksha during solar and lunar eclipses and during all the equinoxes and solstices " .I would lean toward(s) the later view as it has the support(Pramana) of Shiva Maha Puranam.I would cover myself with rudrakshas during sadhana-time if given a chance! ________________________________ Distortions in the sun's energy field created during a solar eclipse produce agitations in the earth's field ,which as reflected astrlogically, arouses fundamental needs linked to ego,vitality and self-drive charecteristics of the Sun, the soul force inherent in humans.One must be very careful in checking one's horoscope and ascertain the position of the sun,Rahu and Kethu in the horoscope and then ascertain what effect can best be rendered and how to avert or ameliorate it(or in a rare case enhance it).   Lunar and Solar eclipses have always been markers of change and evolution, dating to ancient times and civilizations. In the days before humanity became en'light'ened, the solar eclipse represented a time of fear and darkness. We have learned to see beyond myth and dark magic that controls through illusion, and moved into scientific truth. Eclipses not only have gravitational affect on our bodies and planet Earth, but they also affect the collective unconscious, the grids, and in the astrological significance our natal birth charts, as well as the charts of nations. An eclipse seems to stop time, stop energy, and stop movement. Where once there was light filtering through the elemental forces of the zodiac into the Earth's aura, there is suddenly darkness, nothingness, a temporary lack of input from the Sun or Moon that serves to bring our awareness closer to the energy of the Solar or Lunar season, and thus intensify it.  The energies of a solar eclipse create changes on many levels as they represent letting go of the old and embracing the new, destruction, balance, rebirth ________________________________ Eclipses are not safe to be viewed by the unprotected eye. Permanent eye damage can result from looking at Sun's disc directly, through a camera viewfinder, binoculars or a telescope. Even at the fag end of the eclipse, the minimum surface of the Sun is 10,000 times brighter than the Full Moon. Staring at the Sun under such circumstances can damage the delicate retina which is irreplaceable. Once the retina is burnt, there is little or nothing a retinal surgeon will be able to do to help you.   The Nasa and other sources tell us that observing the Sun (during an eclipse) can be dangerous if proper precautions are not taken. The solar radiation that reaches the surface of Earth during an eclipse can cause " eclipse blindness " or retinal burns. Exposure of the retina to intense visible light causes damage to its light-sensitive cells. The light triggers a series of complex chemical reactions within the cells that can damage their ability to respond to a visual stimulus. In extreme cases, the cells can be destroyed. The result is a loss of visual function which may be either temporary or permanent, depending on the severity of the damage.  When a person looks repeatedly or for a long time at the Sun without proper protection for the eyes, retinal damage may be accompanied by a thermal injury - the high level of visible and near-infrared radiation can literally cook the exposed tissue. This thermal injury or photocoagulation destroys the rods and cones, creating a small blind area. The danger to vision is significant because photic retinal injuries occur without any feeling of pain (there are no pain receptors in the retina), and the visual effects do not occur for at least several hours after the damage is done [Pitts, 1993]. It is never safe to look at a partial or annular eclipse, or even the partial phases of a total solar eclipse, without proper equipment and techniques. Even when 99% of the Sun's surface (the photosphere) is obscured during the partial phases of a solar eclipse, the remaining crescent Sun is still intense enough to cause a retinal burn, even though illumination levels are comparable to twilight [Chou, 1981, 1996; Marsh, 1982]. It is seen that most individuals who sustain eclipse-related eye injuries are children and young adults. [Penner and McNair, 1966; Chou and Krailo, 1981]. Pregnant women:   It is observed over a period of decades that during eclipse time, individuals tend to become hypersensitive. When the stress factors builds in the pregnant woman and high levels of stress continue there can be lowered resistance to infectious diseases, high blood pressure and heart disease. Studies have shown that high levels of stress can be detrimental to fetal development too. We therefore do not recommend a pregnant lady to move out on the eclipse day. On the other hand, she can comfortably relax within her home (or office) and listen to music that is soft and comfortable to the ears. Prayers and sayings from spiritual texts can be heard too, particularly during the time of eclipse. It is in the interest of the pregnant lady not to eat two hours before and two hours after the eclipse period.  Scriptures narrate some great doshas and how to remedy them for the following cases:  1. If a woman attains puberty. 2. If a child is born. 3. If some one accepts charity during the time of eclipse(especially in Kurukshetra) 4. If someone eats during the eclipse 5. If someone engages in sexual/violent acts during the period  Also, some sanskrit and ancient Telugu manuscripts I have contain lots of information on various subtle and microscopic aspects of Grahana like  1. Mantra deeksha vicharam(getting initiated during grahana samaya) 2. What happens to the native if the grahana takes place in his or her janmaraasi 3. Mantra patham 4. Mantra Japam 5.. Homa vidhi 6. Dravya vishaya(mixing of herbals during grahana samaya) 7. If both surya and chandra grahana happen very near to each other. 8. Choodamani Yogam 9. Magical Herbs which manifest before a person if some mantras are incanted during the grahana samaya.(Please also refer to one incident in a previous posting of mine when narrating the life history of Andhra's great srividya upasaka Chandavollu shashtry Garu, wherein he tries to grab a magical herb on a hill during the time of grahana)  These details can be had from Nirnaya Sindhu(Prathama Bhagam),Dharma Sindhu,Kaalanirnaya m,Grahanavidhi, etc.  If I narrate all such minute details, it would be a rather laborious task for me to type and for you to read.Im sure you have enough information on this in this single email than any other online site can boast of!  Jaya Shivanitambini!     Shreeram Balijepalli Hreem Rajarajeshwari Paradevatha! 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