God finds a way out for his devotees without disturbing grahas, says Ajit Kumar Bishnoi
We Indians are great believers in grahas and their movements. Horoscopes are routinely made for us when we are born. Most marriages are still done on the basis of matching of horoscopes. According to astrologers, nine grahas affect our lives in various ways. Before I get into specifics about grahas, let me state what generally happens. Each human being is a package in himself or herself; he or she is unique. This is due to the accumulated deeds of each person. No two persons can conceivably act similarly over a long period; it is not possible. Therefore, the destiny of each person is unique. Astrologers try to predict our future based on the time of birth, place of birth and the date of birth.
One can argue that two children could be born in the same neighbourhood at the same time, would their destiny be the sameIJ No, it cannot be the same because their accumulated deeds will be different. Astrology is not an exact science, it is based on statistical data. It only gives a general idea what the person’s future is likely to be, based on the position ofgrahas at that person’s birth and their movements during his or her life. What the astrologers can do is only guess what the person is likely to do in his life, which has a large bearing on his or her future.
Now let us turn to the nine grahas and see what good is likely to happen when they are favourably placed and what may transpire when they are unfavourably placed. Beginning with surya (Sun), when in good position gives power and position. Badly placed, gets one in legal trouble.Chandra (Moon) rules the mind; farourably placed makes the mind peaceful. Unfavourably placed gives rise to worries and fears. Mangal (Mars), when in good position, is favourable for good relationships. Unfavourably placed, one is likely to turn violent. Buddh (Mercury), when in good position is conducive for education, getting friends, etc. When in bad position, induces fights with others. Brahaspati (Jupiter) in good position brings children, wealth and education. Badly placed, it causes rise of bad company.Shukra (Venus) brings opulences, good facilities and comforts, whereas in bad position makes one criminal. Shani (Saturn) brings discipline when well-placed and causes disturbances on account of attachments when unfavourably placed.Rahu (Dragon Head) when placed badly causes doubts in mind and one may have to leave his or her place of residence. In good position, it makes one creative. Similarly,ketu (Dragon Tail) makes one creative when favourable and makes one lazy, if badly placed.
Now let us see what can be done generally to transcend the ill-effects of these grahas when they are unfavourably placed. Astrologers will tell you solutions for each planet, ie their solutions are graha-specific. Before we learn about this magic solution, let us see why these grahas hurt us. These grahas are only doing their duty by punishing us for bad/impious/sinful deeds done by us earlier. They have been assigned this job and our woes are self-inflicted.
Now we are ready to learn about the magic solution. This is to take the shelter of someone who is above these grahas. God finds a way out for his devotees without disturbing the grahas and their working. It is like giving the right medicine for a fever. Is it not wonderful rather than getting worried about the position of grahas and their ill-effects and suffer the sameIJ I welcome your comments.
Bishnoi is a spiritual writer. He can be reached at spiritual@ajitbishnoi.com
