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Navagraha, a Raja Ravi Varma painting (sun at the center)

The navagraha are nine heavenly bodies and deities that influence human life on Earth according to Hinduism and Hindu astrology.[1] The term is derived from nava (Template:Lang-sa "nine") and graha (Template:Lang-sa "planet, seizing, laying hold of, holding"). The nine parts of the navagraha are the Sun, Moon, planets Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, and the two nodes of the Moon.[2]

The term planet was applied originally only to the five planets known (i.e., visible to the naked eye) and excluded the Earth. The term was later generalized, particularly during the Middle Ages, to include the sun and the moon (sometimes referred to as "lights"), making a total of seven planets. The seven days of the week of the Hindu calendar also correspond with the seven classical planets and related day names of European culture, and are named accordingly in most languages of the Indian subcontinent. Most Hindu temples around the world have a designated place dedicated to the worship of the navagraha. Graha ( from Sanskrit graha - to hold, to possess [1] ) is a 'cosmic influencer' on the beings of Mother Bhumidevi ( Earth ). Navagraha ( Sanskrit: नवग्रह, nine planets or nine influencers) are among these major influencers in Hindu astrology .

All Navagrahas have relative motion with respect to the background of the fixed stars in the zodiac. It also includes the planets: Mars, Mercury , Jupiter , Venus , and Saturn , the Sun , the Moon, as well as positions in the sky, Rahu (north or ascending lunar node) and Ketu (south or descending lunar node).

According to some, the planets are "markers of influences" that indicate cosmic influence on the behavior of beings. They are not the driving force themselves [2] but can be compared to a traffic signal.

According to the astrological text Prashna Marga , there are many other spiritual entities called planets or souls. All (except the Navagrahas) are said to have originated from the anger of Lord Shiva or Rudra. Most of the planets are generally malefic in nature, but there are some which are benefic. [3] The book The Puranic Encyclopedia , under the heading 'Planetary Bodies' , provides a list of such planets (spirits of spiritual authority) that are believed to haunt children, etc. Planets are named at various places in the same book, such as 'Skhand Graha' which is believed to cause miscarriage. [4] Since the Vedic period efforts have been made for the compatibility of the planets. He has been invoked for the happiness of the nine planets in the Yajurveda. These mantras are miraculously effective. Presenting the unique Vedic mantra for Navagrahas-

Surya- Om Aa Krishnan Rajsa present investment investment death. hiranyayena savita rathena devo yati bhuvanani pasyan (Yaju. 33. 43, 34. 31) Chandra- Om Iman Deva Aspatnam Suvadhyam Mahte Kshatraya Mahte Jyaishthayay Mahte Janrajyayendrasyendriyay. Imammushya Putramamushya Putramasya Vish Esh Vomi Raja Somo'smaakam Brahminana Raja. (Yaju. 10. 18)

Bhaum- Om Agnimurdha Day: Kakutpati: Prithivya Ayam. Aap retan si jinwati. (Yuz. 3.12) Mercury- Om Udbudhyaswagne Prati Jagrihi Twamishtapurte San Srajedhamayam Ch. Asmintsdhasthe Adhyuttarsmin Vishwe Deva Yashmanashcha Sidat. (Yuz. 15.54) Guru-Om Brihaspate Ati Yadaryo Arhad Dyumadvibhati Kratumajjneshu. Yaddidaychhavas season-changing Tadsmasu Dravinam Dhehi Chitram. (Yuz. 26.3) Venus- Om Annatparistruto Rasam Brahmana Vyapitkshatran Pay: Som Prajapati. Riten Satyamindriya Vipanam Shukramandhas Indrasyendriyamidam Payo'mritam Madhu. (Yaju. 19.75) Shani- Om Shan no Devirabhishtaya apo bhavantu pitaye. शं योरभि स्त्रवंतु नः (Yuz. 36.12) Rahu-'om What a picture and a Bhuvduti evergreen: Friend. What a virtuous circle. (Yuz. 36.4) Ketu-Om Ketum Krivannketve Pesho Marya Apeshse. Samushadbhirjayatha: । (Yaju. 29.37)

List

Navagrahas:[1]
No. Image Name Western equivalent Day
1. Surya, Aditya Sun Sunday
2. Chandra, Soma Moon Monday
3. Mangala Mars Tuesday
4. Budha Mercury Wednesday
5. Bṛhaspati, Guru Jupiter Thursday
6. Shukra Venus Friday
7. Shani Saturn Saturday
8. Rahu Ascending node of the Moon
9. Ketu Descending node of the Moon


Music

Muthuswami Dikshitar (1776–1835), a Carnatic music composer from southern India composed the Vavagraha Kritis in praise of the nine grahas.[3] Each song is a prayer to one of the nine planets. The sahitya (lyrics) of the songs reflect a profound knowledge of the mantra and jyotisha sastras.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Roshen Dalal (2010). Hinduism: An Alphabetical Guide. Penguin Books. p. 280. ISBN 978-0-14-341421-6.
  2. ^ Sanskrit-English Dictionary by Monier-Williams, 1899
  3. ^ "Dikshitar: Navagraha". www.medieval.org. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
  • Media related to Navagraha at Wikimedia Commons

1. Sanskrit, English Dictionary by Williams-Monier, (c) 1899 2. Shyamsundar Dasa, The Fallacy of the Trans-Saturnian Planets. 1997. http://www.shyamasundaradasa.com/jyotish/resources/articles/fallacy_trans_saturnians/fallacy_trans-saturnians_1.html Archived 2011-07-16 at the Wayback Machine 3. Question Marg by Dr. B.V. Raman, published by Motilal Banarsidas Publishers Private Limited Delhi, India. 4. Vetam Mani by Mythological Encyclopedia, published by Motilal Banarsidas Publishers Pvt Ltd Delhi, India.

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