Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Navagraha Deepam- Lighting the lamp for Nine Planets


Navagrahas ( Nine Planets) are important deities of the Hindu religion. The cosmic energy we receive contains different energies coming from these celestial bodies.

The Navagraha Deepam (lamp) is lit in the puja room of our house to inspire positive vibrations. 
In this lamp, Surya Dev (the Sun), occupies the center place.

Surya is the source of life in our Solar System and represents the Light of Wisdom who dispels our darkness.and teaches us the art of indulging in the senses.

All of the faces in this lamp can be lit daily to welcome success and happiness. 

Alternately, the lamp can be lit on Saturdays.
When one lights the lamp on Saturday, it is suggested that each of three faces be lit.In the Navagraha Deepam, Surya is surrounded by the other Grahas (planets).

The nine faces of the lamp represent the Navagrahas. The face of Saturn is made of iron to please Shani Dev, who represents the inner strength that is founded in Truth.The lamp is to be placed is such a way so that the face of Saturn points in the West direction.

Diametrically opposite to the face of Shani Dev, is the face for Shukra. Shukra, which is the planet Venus, is the emblem of love and attachment. Shukra is the Guru of the asurasBenefits of Lighting the Respective Deepams on the Corresponding Days* :

Monday: Unnecessary fears will get eliminated. Skin diseases will be cured. State of being without peace of mind due to worries will vanish. Inferiority complex will go away.

Tuesday: Obstacles for marriage, such as marriage getting unduly postponed, will be removed. Other problems in marriage due to Chevvai Dosham (unfavorable planetary influences), or problem due to Ketu, He who presents obstacles, will be eliminated. This day is auspicious for Devi

Wednesday: Proper diagnosis of a sickness or disease will be discovered in time. Memory power will increase. There will be no break in studies. You will get good friends.

Thursday : Problems created by children will be removed. Happiness will prevail in the family. Obstacles to marriages will be eliminated and favorable solutions will emerge. Family will be blessed with children.

Friday: It brings home cordial relationship between husband and wife. Unnecessary expenditures, problems with loans, and the mental agony faced by the ladies in the family, will all come to an end.

Saturday: Fear over apprehension of black magic will go away. Uncertainty over confirmation of a job will be removed. Problems in the business will be solved. Long life with good health will be assured.
Also, “Rahu Dosham”, or the unfavorable aspects of Rahu, will be removed.

Sunday: The Sun gives the natural light for the world. When we light Deepam with ghee in our house on Sunday, our tendency to blame God for all of our problems will go away. Also, difficulties due to the non-performance of ceremonies and pujas to our ancestors be eliminated.By the light of the Deepam our nerves and heart will be strengthened. Stomach problems will be cured. 

Also, it is beneficial to chant or listen to the ‘Aaditya Hridayam’ which is a great hymn associated with Āditya (the Sun God)

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