Courtesy:Sri.Bhupal
Brahmanas should be offered Vastra and fed."
That article refers to *Mahodayam* punya kaal, not grahanam. Had included
it to emphasize on sat-patram and the items generally given as danam.
*Grahana Nirnaya* - *Source:
https://www.kamakoti.org/kamakoti/dharmasindhu/bookview.php?chapnum=5*
As long as one could vision Chandra and Surya Grahanaas (Eclipses), one
would reckon as the Punya Kaala or the auspicious time. Even if the Grahana
were not visible due to the obstruction of clouds or so, even then on the
basis of the information available as per the calculation of
'Shastraas'about the 'Sparsha'( beginning) and Moksha (end), one should
observe the required '*Snaana-Daanaas*'.
Surya Grahana on Sundays and Chandra Grahana on Mondays are called
'Chudaamani' and *'Daanaadi Karyaas'* bestow endless Punya.
One should take bath for 'Baahyaantara Shuchi' or external and internal
cleanliness as soon as the Grahana Sparsha or the First Touch;
during the course of the Grahana, one should perform Homa-Devarchana-and
Shraaddha.
*When Grahana is receding, then Daanaas are required to be executed*
and at the time of Moksha, one should take bath once again;
the bath at the 'Sparsha Kaala' and Moksha Kaala are of distinct waters;
the Mukti Snaana is defined as follows:
Sheetamushnodakaat punyamapaarakyam parodakaat, Bhumishthamudhrataa punyam
tata prasravanodakam/ Tatopisaara sampunyam tatah punyam Nadi jalam,
Tatastirthanadi Gangaa Punyaa punyastombhudhi/
(Cold water bath is more propitious than with hot water; better bathe with
one's own water; fresh water from the depths of Bhumi is better from well
water exposed and stored; water from a flowing water is better than in a
waterbody; Tirtha water like Ganga is better than that of a from a river;
and bathing in Samudra water is by far better than even a river like
Ganges!). Grahana Snaana should be with the same clothing as during the
Grahana and then only the bath would be stated as Mukti Snaana; that bath
need not be by reciting Mantras.
'Suvasini Strees' or house wives who have their husbands alive could have
neck-deep bath but those women who like to be purer to take head- bath do
have the option to do so. Those women who are in the menstrual stage should
keep her utensils seperated and should not sqeeze her wet clothes after the
bath. Fasting three days before or atleast one day before would bestow
'Maha Phala' but those Grihastis with sons and daughters need to take up
the fast. But they should perform Deva-Pitru Tarpana.
Persons of all the 'Chatur Varnaas' should wet the clothes after an Eclipse
as they would be subject to the regulations of 'jaataadi sutaka' or
'Ashuchi' / impurity of births and deaths as they would have been deemed as
having visioned the Rahu Graha: Sarveshaametavarnaanaam sutakam Rahu
Darshaney.
*During the 'Grahana Kaala', Go-Bhu-Hiranyaadi Daanaas would accord
far-reaching benefits.*
It is stated: Sarvam Gangaa samam toyam, Sarvey Vyaasa samaah Dwijaah,
Sarvam Bhumi samam daanam grahaney Chandra Suryayoh/ (On occasions like
Lunar or Solar Eclipses, all kinds of waters are like Ganga water; all
Brahmanas are like Vyasaacharya; and all kinds of charity are as good as
Bhu daana).
Describing the *effectiveness of Daana*, it is stated:
Samanu -braahmaney daanam dwigunam Braahmanbruvey, Shrotriye shata
saahasram paatrey chaanantya mashnutey/( Offering greetings / namaskaaraas
to a Brahmana by birth might be misplaced but providing charity to a
'Dwija' or twice-born who has the qualification of Samskaaraas like
Upanayana or thread marriage and Gayatri Mantra secures better Punya; a
Brahmana who has the Samskaaras but devoi d of Vedaadhyayana is called a
Brahmanabruva but still charity to him would be worthy of hundred times
more; charity to a well read Brahmana 'Srotriya' or he who follows the
Brahmana Dharmaas in full spirit and practice would fetch Ananta Punya).
*Grahana Shraadha* should be done with suitable Dakshina and possibly with
Ghrita yukta bhojana followed by Mantra Punascharana;
the relevant Mantra states: Chandra Suryoparaagey cha snaatwaa
purvamuposhitah, Sparshaadi Moksha paryantam Japenmantram samaahitah,
Japaadashaam shato homastathatha homaaccha tappanam, Homaashaktou
japamkuryaatdhoma sankhyaa chaturgunam/
(One should discard bhojana well before the Grahana , take bath at the
'Sparsha' or touch of the Grahana and its 'Moksha' or termination and
perform 'Japa' althrough the Grahana Kaala. Out of the 'Japa Sankhya'
(number) so performed, one tenth of the Sankhya should be the homa sankhya
and one-tenth of the homa sankhya should be the Tarpana sankhya. In case,
one cannot perform Homa and Tarpana, the Japa sankhya may be quadrupled.
In case tarpana is performed then they should first recite the Mula (Root)
Mantra and then recite :Amukaam Devataam tyarpayaami and offer palms-full
of water and again sprinkle water on one's head reciting: Amukaam
devataamahamabhishinchaami/
before the Tarpana at the rate of one tenth of the tarpana; this would be
followed by Brahmana bhojana to the extent of one tenth of the Brahmanas
engaged for the bhojana-daana-dakshinas.
Thus the entire process of *Japa-Homa-Tarpana- Maarjana-Vipra bhojana*
comprising the five components is called 'Punascharana' following Surya /
Chandra Grahana Darshana. The Punascharana Mantra vidhana is as follows :-
Before Grahana Sparsha, the Karta takes Snaana and Aasana and recites the
Mantra : Amukagotromuka Sharmaaham Raahugrastey Divaakarey Nishaakarey vaa
Amuka Devataayaa ; Amuka Mantra siddhi Kaamograasaadi mukti paryanta mamuka
Mantrasya Japa Rupam purascharanam karishye/ (The Sankalpa states that I-of
the gotra-naama solemnly resolve that the entire period during the Touch
and Termination of the Solar/ Lunar Eclipse period will observe
Mantra-Japa- Purascharana). The Mantra after Grahana Moksha and performing
Snaanaadi nitya karmaas would resolve by reciting : Amuka Mantrasya
kritaitadgrahana kaali Kaamukasankhyaaka Japa saangataa siddhyartham
taddasaanga homa taddasaanga tarpana taddasaanga maarjana taddasaanga Vipra
bhojanaani karishye/ After the Sankalpa, one might perform the seriatum of
the Sankalpa failing which the Japaa to the extent of four times of the
original Japa sankhya be recited. Those who are unable to perform the
Purascharana as above might at least recite Ishta Devata Prayer and Gayatri
Japa.
* Do's and Dont's at the Grahana Kaala:*
Sleeping during the time of Eclipse leads to illnesses. Passing urine ends
up in poverty and bad luck. Easing the stomach (Stools) leads to the life
of 'krimis' in the following birth. 'Maithuna' lands up as a pig in the
next birth. Head bath during the Eclipse period leads a person to leprosy
and Bhojana in the time paves way to naraka. Eating the remnants of bhojana
cooked before or during the Grahana Kaala is prohibited as would lead to
stomach and digestive problems and similarly drinking even water would tell
upon the system. However,the carry forward storage of curd, milk, butter,
ghee, unused oil and such other uncooked stocks might be consumed after the
Grahana but should be duly covered by 'Dharbha Khandaas' as would be
proteceted by the rays of Sun or Moon in grahana. 'Garbha Strees' women
during conception ought to protect themselves from the fall of the rays as
there had been several evidences of the babies born thereafter sufferng
from physical deformities.
*Grahana Vedhi Vichara: *
In the case of Surya Grahana, there would be a Vedha or time difference of
four Yaama Kaalaas (each day or night has eight yaamaas or four praharas
and each yaama has senven and half ghadis) and in respect of Chandra
Grahana the Vedha would be three Yaamaas. Thus, if Surya grahana is in the
early morning, then nothing should be consumed for four yaamas before. If
the Surya Grahana is scheduled in the second yaama of the day, then any
consumption before two yaamas is prohibited. Likewise if Chandra grahana is
in the first yaama of a night, then bhojana is to be avoided during the
day's last two yaamaas before the eclipse. Exceptions are provided however
in respect of children or the Old persons and in their case, bhojana is
allowed upto one yaama or 6-8 ghadis therebefore. A capable person who eats
during the Vedha kaala should atone by keeping fast for three successive
nights . Grahana kaalaa bhojana attracts 'Praajaapatya Kruccha
Prayaschitta'. Again, if Surya and Chandra secure redemption only after
their normal setting times or at the time of their day or night
terminations respectively (Sunset or Moon Set), it is stated that they are
in a stage of 'grasta' or dormancy; in that case one is required to take
bath and purify to vision the full 'bimba'or globe on the next day and then
only take food.
*Janma raashi phalas of Grahanas and Daana Vidhis/regulations: *
The Janma Raashi impact of Grahanas on individuals is as follows:- Swajanma
Raashestruteeya Shashthaikaadasha Dashama Raashisthitam Grahanam
Shubhapradam, Dwiteeya Saptama Navama Panchama Sthaaneshu Madhyamam, Janma
Chaturthaashthama Dwaadasha Raashi Sthitamanishthapradam/ (Grahanas
coinciding with the third, sixth, tenth and eleventh Raashis bestow
'Shubhapradam' or auspiciousness. If the Janma Raashi is in the Second,
Seventh, Ninth and Fifth Places then the impact is medium. But if Grahanas
fall on the fourth, eighth, and twelfth Raashis, then the effect is
'Anishtha' or bad. [ Incidentally, the Raashi positions are as folows:
Mesha (Aries), Vrishabha (Taurus), Mithuna (Gemini), Karkataka (Cancer),
Simha (Leo), Kanya ( Virgo), Tula (Libra), Vrischika (Scorpio), Dhanush
(Saggitarius), Makara (Capricon), Kumbha (Aquarius) and Meena (Pisces)].
As the impact of Grahanas on specified Janma Raashis and and Janma
Nakshatras is adverse then Raashi-Graha-Nakshatra 'Shanti' ( pacification)
would correct the possible effects as per the Instructions of
Gargaachaarya; if the perscribed Shaanti is not within one's reach, atleast
'Bimba Daana' may be performed. The procedure is to prepare Chandra Bimba
(Globe-like Swarupa) or Surya Bimba in Silver as also Naaga Bimbaas in gold
and place the two bimbas viz. Chandra or Surya and of Naaga representing
Rahu graha in a Copper or Kaasya Paatraas (Vessels) filled with ghee and
Tilas or Sesame seeds wrapped in Vastra (Cloth) and Dakshina (fees) and
invoke Chandra or Surya as the case may be and Rahu graha stating:
Mama Janma Raashi Janma Nakshatra sthitaamuka grahana suchita sarvaarishta
shaanti purvakamekaadasha sthaana sthita grahana suchita Shubha phala
praaptaye bimba daanam karishye/
*Thus giving away the Daana with the above'Sankalpa'to a well-read
Brahmana, the following prayer be recited: *
Tamomaya Maha Bhima Soma Suryo vimardana, Hema Taara pradaanena mama Shanti
prado bhava/ Vidhun tuda namastubhyam Simhikaanandanaachyuta, Daaney
naanena Naagasya rakshamaam vedhajaadbhayaat/
(Andhakaaramaya! Maha Bhayankara! Rahu Deva! You have the ability of
beating up even Surya and Chandra! You provide happiness to your mother
Simhika Devi; Achyuta or the Undiminishable; as I make this obeisance by
offering this Naga Bimba at the time of the Grahana, do relieve me of the
Grahana Vedha and provide me security and destroy my fears).This procedure
is valid for those affected by those born in the twelfth, eighth and fourth
Raashis. Such persons affected by the Grahana should not vision the Chandra
or Surya Bimba in any case.
*[Narada Purana describes as to how Chandra-Surya Grahanaas take place; *
the Essence of the relevant Chapter on Grahanaas in brief is as follows:
Chandra Grahana (Lunar Eclipse) takes place on a Pournami and Surya Grahana
(Solar Eclipse) on Amavasya and these are called Parvas. As 'Grahas' rotate
on their own axis and perform Pradakshina (circumambulation) around Bhumi,
that path is known as the 'Kasksha'or region of that Graha. Prithvi is far
away from the Sun path and Chandra is nearer and is in between Surya and
Prithvi. In the direction in which Surya travels, the shadow of Prithvi
falls in the opposite direction of Surya's path and the length of the
rotating shadow is equal to that distance. As Prithi is round, the shadow
of Chandra is also rounding, moving six 'Rashis' away from Surya. Chandra
rotatating on its own axis moves along with Surya on the Southern Rekha
(Line) and that time is known as Darshanta Kaala ie at the junction of the
termination of Amavasya and the beginning of Shukla Pratipada; similarly,
when Surya reaches six Rashis ahead that time is Pournima. Thus Surya is
shadowed by Chandra and Chandra is shadowed by the shadow of Prithvi; that
is why during Surya Grahana, Surya is known as Chhadya or the shadow maker
and Chandra is Chhadak; again, in Chandra Grahana, Chandra is Chhadya,
Earth's shadow or Bhubha is Chhadak or Grahana Karta. The 'Vilambana'or the
delay of time between the 'Chhadya'and 'Chhedak' is known as 'Chhanna' or
'graas'. Thus when Chandra is fully invisible, then the Lunar Eclipse is
stated to be complete or 'Sarvagraas'. If Chandra grahana is a 'Khanda
Grahana' or a partial eclipse, then Prithvi's shadow falls on Chandra to
that extent. Surya Grahana (Solar Eclipse): When Chandra travels while in
rotation between Surya and Prithvi and lies in the Southern direction under
the level of Surya, that day when Sun rays fall on the top portion of
Chandra, that night is called as Amavasya since Chandra's lower portion is
invisible on Earth. It is on that Amavasya when Chandra comes in between
Prithvi and Surya and Surya's 'bimba' disappears at a point of time, that
particular Amavasya is stated to the time of Surya Grahana (Solar Eclipse).
As in the case of Lunar Eclipse, there might be Sarva graas or Khanda Graas
of Solar Eclipse too. On Amavasya, Chandra's Chhaya falls towards Prithvi
and in that Chhaya Bhubhubhagh falls and Surya bimba disappears; the extent
of disappearence denotes the full or partial Solar Eclipse. Maharshi
Sanandana explained to Narada Muni the methodology of calculating the exact
time and duration of the Eclipses as also the general impact on various
other Grahas. The belief in Puranas that Rahu was responsible for the
Eclipses as he was annoyed at the successful attempts made by Surya and
Chandra to dismember him, although succeeded to secure 'Amrit' and as a
result accomplished the status of Grahas, was not unfound; it is believed
that Rahu was dismembered from one entity into two as Rahu and Ketu and
Lord Brahma set up Rahu in the shadow of Chandra and Ketu in the shadow of
Prithvi and appointed them as Grahas (Planets); while Rahu and Ketu were
positioned as the shadows nearby to Surya and Chandra respectively and were
thus stated to be responsible for the Eclipses. ]
That article refers to *Mahodayam* punya kaal, not grahanam. Had included
it to emphasize on sat-patram and the items generally given as danam.
*Grahana Nirnaya* - *Source:
https://www.kamakoti.org/kamakoti/dharmasindhu/bookview.php?chapnum=5*
As long as one could vision Chandra and Surya Grahanaas (Eclipses), one
would reckon as the Punya Kaala or the auspicious time. Even if the Grahana
were not visible due to the obstruction of clouds or so, even then on the
basis of the information available as per the calculation of
'Shastraas'about the 'Sparsha'( beginning) and Moksha (end), one should
observe the required '*Snaana-Daanaas*'.
Surya Grahana on Sundays and Chandra Grahana on Mondays are called
'Chudaamani' and *'Daanaadi Karyaas'* bestow endless Punya.
One should take bath for 'Baahyaantara Shuchi' or external and internal
cleanliness as soon as the Grahana Sparsha or the First Touch;
during the course of the Grahana, one should perform Homa-Devarchana-and
Shraaddha.
*When Grahana is receding, then Daanaas are required to be executed*
and at the time of Moksha, one should take bath once again;
the bath at the 'Sparsha Kaala' and Moksha Kaala are of distinct waters;
the Mukti Snaana is defined as follows:
Sheetamushnodakaat punyamapaarakyam parodakaat, Bhumishthamudhrataa punyam
tata prasravanodakam/ Tatopisaara sampunyam tatah punyam Nadi jalam,
Tatastirthanadi Gangaa Punyaa punyastombhudhi/
(Cold water bath is more propitious than with hot water; better bathe with
one's own water; fresh water from the depths of Bhumi is better from well
water exposed and stored; water from a flowing water is better than in a
waterbody; Tirtha water like Ganga is better than that of a from a river;
and bathing in Samudra water is by far better than even a river like
Ganges!). Grahana Snaana should be with the same clothing as during the
Grahana and then only the bath would be stated as Mukti Snaana; that bath
need not be by reciting Mantras.
'Suvasini Strees' or house wives who have their husbands alive could have
neck-deep bath but those women who like to be purer to take head- bath do
have the option to do so. Those women who are in the menstrual stage should
keep her utensils seperated and should not sqeeze her wet clothes after the
bath. Fasting three days before or atleast one day before would bestow
'Maha Phala' but those Grihastis with sons and daughters need to take up
the fast. But they should perform Deva-Pitru Tarpana.
Persons of all the 'Chatur Varnaas' should wet the clothes after an Eclipse
as they would be subject to the regulations of 'jaataadi sutaka' or
'Ashuchi' / impurity of births and deaths as they would have been deemed as
having visioned the Rahu Graha: Sarveshaametavarnaanaam sutakam Rahu
Darshaney.
*During the 'Grahana Kaala', Go-Bhu-Hiranyaadi Daanaas would accord
far-reaching benefits.*
It is stated: Sarvam Gangaa samam toyam, Sarvey Vyaasa samaah Dwijaah,
Sarvam Bhumi samam daanam grahaney Chandra Suryayoh/ (On occasions like
Lunar or Solar Eclipses, all kinds of waters are like Ganga water; all
Brahmanas are like Vyasaacharya; and all kinds of charity are as good as
Bhu daana).
Describing the *effectiveness of Daana*, it is stated:
Samanu -braahmaney daanam dwigunam Braahmanbruvey, Shrotriye shata
saahasram paatrey chaanantya mashnutey/( Offering greetings / namaskaaraas
to a Brahmana by birth might be misplaced but providing charity to a
'Dwija' or twice-born who has the qualification of Samskaaraas like
Upanayana or thread marriage and Gayatri Mantra secures better Punya; a
Brahmana who has the Samskaaras but devoi d of Vedaadhyayana is called a
Brahmanabruva but still charity to him would be worthy of hundred times
more; charity to a well read Brahmana 'Srotriya' or he who follows the
Brahmana Dharmaas in full spirit and practice would fetch Ananta Punya).
*Grahana Shraadha* should be done with suitable Dakshina and possibly with
Ghrita yukta bhojana followed by Mantra Punascharana;
the relevant Mantra states: Chandra Suryoparaagey cha snaatwaa
purvamuposhitah, Sparshaadi Moksha paryantam Japenmantram samaahitah,
Japaadashaam shato homastathatha homaaccha tappanam, Homaashaktou
japamkuryaatdhoma sankhyaa chaturgunam/
(One should discard bhojana well before the Grahana , take bath at the
'Sparsha' or touch of the Grahana and its 'Moksha' or termination and
perform 'Japa' althrough the Grahana Kaala. Out of the 'Japa Sankhya'
(number) so performed, one tenth of the Sankhya should be the homa sankhya
and one-tenth of the homa sankhya should be the Tarpana sankhya. In case,
one cannot perform Homa and Tarpana, the Japa sankhya may be quadrupled.
In case tarpana is performed then they should first recite the Mula (Root)
Mantra and then recite :Amukaam Devataam tyarpayaami and offer palms-full
of water and again sprinkle water on one's head reciting: Amukaam
devataamahamabhishinchaami/
before the Tarpana at the rate of one tenth of the tarpana; this would be
followed by Brahmana bhojana to the extent of one tenth of the Brahmanas
engaged for the bhojana-daana-dakshinas.
Thus the entire process of *Japa-Homa-Tarpana- Maarjana-Vipra bhojana*
comprising the five components is called 'Punascharana' following Surya /
Chandra Grahana Darshana. The Punascharana Mantra vidhana is as follows :-
Before Grahana Sparsha, the Karta takes Snaana and Aasana and recites the
Mantra : Amukagotromuka Sharmaaham Raahugrastey Divaakarey Nishaakarey vaa
Amuka Devataayaa ; Amuka Mantra siddhi Kaamograasaadi mukti paryanta mamuka
Mantrasya Japa Rupam purascharanam karishye/ (The Sankalpa states that I-of
the gotra-naama solemnly resolve that the entire period during the Touch
and Termination of the Solar/ Lunar Eclipse period will observe
Mantra-Japa- Purascharana). The Mantra after Grahana Moksha and performing
Snaanaadi nitya karmaas would resolve by reciting : Amuka Mantrasya
kritaitadgrahana kaali Kaamukasankhyaaka Japa saangataa siddhyartham
taddasaanga homa taddasaanga tarpana taddasaanga maarjana taddasaanga Vipra
bhojanaani karishye/ After the Sankalpa, one might perform the seriatum of
the Sankalpa failing which the Japaa to the extent of four times of the
original Japa sankhya be recited. Those who are unable to perform the
Purascharana as above might at least recite Ishta Devata Prayer and Gayatri
Japa.
* Do's and Dont's at the Grahana Kaala:*
Sleeping during the time of Eclipse leads to illnesses. Passing urine ends
up in poverty and bad luck. Easing the stomach (Stools) leads to the life
of 'krimis' in the following birth. 'Maithuna' lands up as a pig in the
next birth. Head bath during the Eclipse period leads a person to leprosy
and Bhojana in the time paves way to naraka. Eating the remnants of bhojana
cooked before or during the Grahana Kaala is prohibited as would lead to
stomach and digestive problems and similarly drinking even water would tell
upon the system. However,the carry forward storage of curd, milk, butter,
ghee, unused oil and such other uncooked stocks might be consumed after the
Grahana but should be duly covered by 'Dharbha Khandaas' as would be
proteceted by the rays of Sun or Moon in grahana. 'Garbha Strees' women
during conception ought to protect themselves from the fall of the rays as
there had been several evidences of the babies born thereafter sufferng
from physical deformities.
*Grahana Vedhi Vichara: *
In the case of Surya Grahana, there would be a Vedha or time difference of
four Yaama Kaalaas (each day or night has eight yaamaas or four praharas
and each yaama has senven and half ghadis) and in respect of Chandra
Grahana the Vedha would be three Yaamaas. Thus, if Surya grahana is in the
early morning, then nothing should be consumed for four yaamas before. If
the Surya Grahana is scheduled in the second yaama of the day, then any
consumption before two yaamas is prohibited. Likewise if Chandra grahana is
in the first yaama of a night, then bhojana is to be avoided during the
day's last two yaamaas before the eclipse. Exceptions are provided however
in respect of children or the Old persons and in their case, bhojana is
allowed upto one yaama or 6-8 ghadis therebefore. A capable person who eats
during the Vedha kaala should atone by keeping fast for three successive
nights . Grahana kaalaa bhojana attracts 'Praajaapatya Kruccha
Prayaschitta'. Again, if Surya and Chandra secure redemption only after
their normal setting times or at the time of their day or night
terminations respectively (Sunset or Moon Set), it is stated that they are
in a stage of 'grasta' or dormancy; in that case one is required to take
bath and purify to vision the full 'bimba'or globe on the next day and then
only take food.
*Janma raashi phalas of Grahanas and Daana Vidhis/regulations: *
The Janma Raashi impact of Grahanas on individuals is as follows:- Swajanma
Raashestruteeya Shashthaikaadasha Dashama Raashisthitam Grahanam
Shubhapradam, Dwiteeya Saptama Navama Panchama Sthaaneshu Madhyamam, Janma
Chaturthaashthama Dwaadasha Raashi Sthitamanishthapradam/ (Grahanas
coinciding with the third, sixth, tenth and eleventh Raashis bestow
'Shubhapradam' or auspiciousness. If the Janma Raashi is in the Second,
Seventh, Ninth and Fifth Places then the impact is medium. But if Grahanas
fall on the fourth, eighth, and twelfth Raashis, then the effect is
'Anishtha' or bad. [ Incidentally, the Raashi positions are as folows:
Mesha (Aries), Vrishabha (Taurus), Mithuna (Gemini), Karkataka (Cancer),
Simha (Leo), Kanya ( Virgo), Tula (Libra), Vrischika (Scorpio), Dhanush
(Saggitarius), Makara (Capricon), Kumbha (Aquarius) and Meena (Pisces)].
As the impact of Grahanas on specified Janma Raashis and and Janma
Nakshatras is adverse then Raashi-Graha-Nakshatra 'Shanti' ( pacification)
would correct the possible effects as per the Instructions of
Gargaachaarya; if the perscribed Shaanti is not within one's reach, atleast
'Bimba Daana' may be performed. The procedure is to prepare Chandra Bimba
(Globe-like Swarupa) or Surya Bimba in Silver as also Naaga Bimbaas in gold
and place the two bimbas viz. Chandra or Surya and of Naaga representing
Rahu graha in a Copper or Kaasya Paatraas (Vessels) filled with ghee and
Tilas or Sesame seeds wrapped in Vastra (Cloth) and Dakshina (fees) and
invoke Chandra or Surya as the case may be and Rahu graha stating:
Mama Janma Raashi Janma Nakshatra sthitaamuka grahana suchita sarvaarishta
shaanti purvakamekaadasha sthaana sthita grahana suchita Shubha phala
praaptaye bimba daanam karishye/
*Thus giving away the Daana with the above'Sankalpa'to a well-read
Brahmana, the following prayer be recited: *
Tamomaya Maha Bhima Soma Suryo vimardana, Hema Taara pradaanena mama Shanti
prado bhava/ Vidhun tuda namastubhyam Simhikaanandanaachyuta, Daaney
naanena Naagasya rakshamaam vedhajaadbhayaat/
(Andhakaaramaya! Maha Bhayankara! Rahu Deva! You have the ability of
beating up even Surya and Chandra! You provide happiness to your mother
Simhika Devi; Achyuta or the Undiminishable; as I make this obeisance by
offering this Naga Bimba at the time of the Grahana, do relieve me of the
Grahana Vedha and provide me security and destroy my fears).This procedure
is valid for those affected by those born in the twelfth, eighth and fourth
Raashis. Such persons affected by the Grahana should not vision the Chandra
or Surya Bimba in any case.
*[Narada Purana describes as to how Chandra-Surya Grahanaas take place; *
the Essence of the relevant Chapter on Grahanaas in brief is as follows:
Chandra Grahana (Lunar Eclipse) takes place on a Pournami and Surya Grahana
(Solar Eclipse) on Amavasya and these are called Parvas. As 'Grahas' rotate
on their own axis and perform Pradakshina (circumambulation) around Bhumi,
that path is known as the 'Kasksha'or region of that Graha. Prithvi is far
away from the Sun path and Chandra is nearer and is in between Surya and
Prithvi. In the direction in which Surya travels, the shadow of Prithvi
falls in the opposite direction of Surya's path and the length of the
rotating shadow is equal to that distance. As Prithi is round, the shadow
of Chandra is also rounding, moving six 'Rashis' away from Surya. Chandra
rotatating on its own axis moves along with Surya on the Southern Rekha
(Line) and that time is known as Darshanta Kaala ie at the junction of the
termination of Amavasya and the beginning of Shukla Pratipada; similarly,
when Surya reaches six Rashis ahead that time is Pournima. Thus Surya is
shadowed by Chandra and Chandra is shadowed by the shadow of Prithvi; that
is why during Surya Grahana, Surya is known as Chhadya or the shadow maker
and Chandra is Chhadak; again, in Chandra Grahana, Chandra is Chhadya,
Earth's shadow or Bhubha is Chhadak or Grahana Karta. The 'Vilambana'or the
delay of time between the 'Chhadya'and 'Chhedak' is known as 'Chhanna' or
'graas'. Thus when Chandra is fully invisible, then the Lunar Eclipse is
stated to be complete or 'Sarvagraas'. If Chandra grahana is a 'Khanda
Grahana' or a partial eclipse, then Prithvi's shadow falls on Chandra to
that extent. Surya Grahana (Solar Eclipse): When Chandra travels while in
rotation between Surya and Prithvi and lies in the Southern direction under
the level of Surya, that day when Sun rays fall on the top portion of
Chandra, that night is called as Amavasya since Chandra's lower portion is
invisible on Earth. It is on that Amavasya when Chandra comes in between
Prithvi and Surya and Surya's 'bimba' disappears at a point of time, that
particular Amavasya is stated to the time of Surya Grahana (Solar Eclipse).
As in the case of Lunar Eclipse, there might be Sarva graas or Khanda Graas
of Solar Eclipse too. On Amavasya, Chandra's Chhaya falls towards Prithvi
and in that Chhaya Bhubhubhagh falls and Surya bimba disappears; the extent
of disappearence denotes the full or partial Solar Eclipse. Maharshi
Sanandana explained to Narada Muni the methodology of calculating the exact
time and duration of the Eclipses as also the general impact on various
other Grahas. The belief in Puranas that Rahu was responsible for the
Eclipses as he was annoyed at the successful attempts made by Surya and
Chandra to dismember him, although succeeded to secure 'Amrit' and as a
result accomplished the status of Grahas, was not unfound; it is believed
that Rahu was dismembered from one entity into two as Rahu and Ketu and
Lord Brahma set up Rahu in the shadow of Chandra and Ketu in the shadow of
Prithvi and appointed them as Grahas (Planets); while Rahu and Ketu were
positioned as the shadows nearby to Surya and Chandra respectively and were
thus stated to be responsible for the Eclipses. ]
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