New Delhi | 26 July: Welcome to the mystical world of the disputed subject of Vedic Astrology! Yeah, it’s disputed, and unfortunately among people of our country and culture only. But, to the contrary, when followed by proper rules and regulations, and most importantly, with faith, then, it can turn the negative consequences into positive. So, without getting late, let’s start today’s journey with the lesson of Shani Mahadasha!
In the realm of astrology, Saturn is known by the name of Lord Shani.
He is also known by the name of “Chhayaputra”. As per Hindu mythology, he is the son of Surya Dev (Sun) and Chhaya (Shadow), which is why he is also named as Chhayaputra.
While astrologers consider this planet as the most aggressive and cruel among all the nine planets and have malefic effects when ill-placed in birth chart but Shani Dev is known as the God of Justice, a sign of ‘Karma’, as he rewards and punishes each human being as per their deeds.
Saturn is associated with discipline, karma, hard work, patience, longevity and delay.
Shani Mahadasha is a time-period of 19 years where Lord Shani becomes the major influencer in one’s life, bringing foremost changes in the destiny. Depending on the placement and one’s karma, it can have both positive and negative effects on one’s life, bringing various changes into one’s career, health, wealth, and relationship.
An Introduction to Sade Sati
Sade Sati is that time-period of Mahadasha when Lord Shani starts showing negative and malefic impacts in one’s aspects of career, finances, success and relationships. In such cases, luckily any remedy works. Lasting for the period of 7 and half years, it is widely believed that Lord Shani punishes the native for previous life karma. Sometimes, it may happen due to wrong placement of Saturn in the birth chart.
Ill – Effects
1. Career Challenges – Individuals may face career related challenges, such as difficulty in getting a job, delays in promotions, no recognition in projects and increased responsibilities. There are chances of high competition, conflicts and opposition with colleagues. An individual may face problems in perceiving higher education.
2. Health Challenges – Health Issues may surface including chronic, acute and milder diseases. Problems arise when individuals recover from one disease to only get attacked with another. They may also face mental issues like depression, stress and anxiety.
3. Financial Instability – During this period, an individual may struggle with their challenges due to unstable finances and over expenditure on unnecessary aspects.
4. Relationship Strain – One, during this period often faces continuous conflicts and tensions with partner, family and friends. There are misunderstandings and challenges in different relations as they lose their ability to understand and be patient.
Remedies
1. Chant ‘Shani Mantra’ and ‘Shani Strotam’ as mantras hold immense spiritual power, creating a mental and spiritual connection with the associated deity.
2. Walking barefoot on Grass on Saturdays as walking barefoot on grass can develop a sense of humility, which helps in appeasing Saturn.
3. Practice Shani Dev is pleased by people’s good deeds and practicing “Karma Yoga” can be helpful. Karma Yoga defines the works we do in our daily life, basically Karma.
4. Engage in Charitable Donations, as Lord Shani, appreciates selfless acts of giving.
5. Perform Yagya or Havans as this ritual is believed to purify and discard negative energy, which cleanses one’s soul eternally.
6. Saturdays are associated with Lord Shani. It is believed that offering lamps lit with mustard or sesame oil on that day can please Lord Shani. Additionally, try to wear black coloured clothes on Saturdays. Other offerings that yield positive results include black clothing, black sesame seeds, urad pulse, iron utensils, and blankets.
7. Worship Lord Kaalbhairava, a form of Lord Shiva, is known as the “Lord of Time”. Upon worshipping him, the one ultimately surrenders itself to the process; the mind becomes completed and creates fullness in life.
8. Try abstaining from drinking alcohol and eating non-vegetarian food, as Lord Shani is pleased by individuals who abstain themselves from such things. Try to offer milk to a banyan tree, as it is believed to bring favourable outcomes for persons with Sade Sati.
9. It is a popular fact that Saturdays are associated with Lord Hanuman, hence reciting the ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ on Saturdays is believed to please Shani Dev. Also, by feeding jaggery and black chana (black gram) to monkeys, Lord Shani is pleased by and brings good fortune.
10. When afflicted by ‘mahadosha,’ worshipping the peepal tree, especially on Saturday mornings, is recommended. Offering water to the Peepal tree and circumambulating it clockwise, known as ‘Parikrama,’ are auspicious practices.
